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by Rob
Tue Jan 22, 2019 1:16 am
Forum: Responsive Web Design
Topic: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...
Replies: 17
Views: 7100

Re: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...

Ok - layout grid, 2 columns, left column is an image set as the background (0 padding 0 gutter), the right is text. What settings are needed for the height of both columns to be equal - that which is the right including padding set top and bottom? Currently I am using default grid system, fixed heig...
by Rob
Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Reccomended CMS
Replies: 4
Views: 3356

Re: Reccomended CMS

Zinc - I am just getting into layout grids and rumor has it Cushy CMS is easier to use if used in conjunction with a layout grid. Can you comment? Just wanting to know a bit more of what I am getting into before committing to it. Thank you in advance.
by Rob
Sun Jan 20, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: Responsive Web Design
Topic: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...
Replies: 17
Views: 7100

Re: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...

So I emailed Pablo about how to ensure the layout grid can be centered both horizontally and vertically. He said - set to FlexBox as opposed to css grid. I double checked that FlexBox was supported by IE11 and above where css grid is supported by IE10 and above. Correct me if I am wrong... Next ques...
by Rob
Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: Responsive Web Design
Topic: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...
Replies: 17
Views: 7100

Re: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...

in future editions, is there anyway to perhaps set the background of a layout grid to a url or html object so it stretches from edge to edge?
by Rob
Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: Responsive Web Design
Topic: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...
Replies: 17
Views: 7100

Re: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...

Understood on images, I saw that. Thank you. Anyway in future editions that rollover text object can do the same?

Thoughts on maps / html objects being able to go edge to edge without padding?
by Rob
Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: Responsive Web Design
Topic: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...
Replies: 17
Views: 7100

Re: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...

Next question - what object can be used to proportionately crop an image that can go inside a layout grid. I truly wish "layers" would work inside a layout grid. On that note, if I simply set the background of the layout grid to an image - other than a shape overtop, how do I turn this int...
by Rob
Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:47 pm
Forum: Responsive Web Design
Topic: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...
Replies: 17
Views: 7100

Re: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...

Padding for columns - perhaps it's left and right padding I am thinking of then. But got it. Thank you again.
by Rob
Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: Responsive Web Design
Topic: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...
Replies: 17
Views: 7100

Re: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...

Ok. I appreciate this. I almost wish that when an image (or color) is used as the background of a layout grid column, that were was a choice to include or not include it in the gutter, padding or max width set for that layout grid. Or make it column specific. Not sure if this is possible. Sorry to a...
by Rob
Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: Responsive Web Design
Topic: Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...
Replies: 17
Views: 7100

Layout Grid - Possible multiple questions over time...

If I may ask questions about the layout grid as I start to play with it. My next question is if I have a 2 column set up, left is image and right is text. I’d like the right column to have a gutter or max width, but I want the left column with the image to not have the same gutter or max width (I wa...
by Rob
Fri Aug 31, 2018 7:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Browsers
Replies: 8
Views: 3573

Re: Browsers

Don't get me wrong, I also have Chrome and FireFox as alternates for testing, but I just cannot get used to Chrome as a default. :-0
by Rob
Fri Aug 31, 2018 4:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Browsers
Replies: 8
Views: 3573

Browsers

Working on website performance reports for my clients. In Google Analytics, I am noticing the majority share of traffic is coming from 1 - The Chrome Browser, and 2 - mobile devices (iPhone in specific). Am I the last person on the face of the earth to use IE Edge as a browser for desktop?
by Rob
Fri Jul 27, 2018 5:17 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: THANK YOU Pablo & Co.!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 2508

Re: THANK YOU Pablo & Co.!!!

Going well. Thank you.
by Rob
Fri Jul 27, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Cloudflare free account
Replies: 3
Views: 2208

Re: Cloudflare free account

Agreed - a good option in the meantime. Just know however that the htaccess file to implement a 301 redirect from http to https will be slightly different if an ssl is obtained through Cloudflare or the host directly. And when you do so, don't forget about Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools.
by Rob
Fri Jul 27, 2018 1:54 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: THANK YOU Pablo & Co.!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 2508

Re: THANK YOU Pablo & Co.!!!

I must admit, I too keep my embarrassing questions off forum to avoid negative seo and I greatly appreciate Pablo's patience. I would like to say for the record however - I do try to bother him as little as possible. He does deserve rest too we all know. :-)
by Rob
Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: WB SEO
Replies: 2
Views: 8828

Re: WB SEO

Are we talking about On-page seo or off-page seo? Are you needing audit software?
by Rob
Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: GDPR
Replies: 2
Views: 10632

Re: GDPR

If you haven't seem "What About Bob", it is a must see. "It works....It works!" :-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncFCdCjBqcE
by Rob
Fri May 11, 2018 11:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Cookies
Replies: 8
Views: 28198

Re: Cookies

What is everyone doing for privacy policies? Does EU law say the user must "opt in" via the cookie policy before viewing the website? Link? Or simply have it available on the contact form / footer etc?

https://www.iubenda.com/en/pricing
by Rob
Wed Feb 14, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Showcase your website created by WYSIWYG Web Builder and invite feedback.
Topic: Can someone please check this on an iPad/Safari?
Replies: 4
Views: 25937

Re: Can someone please check this on an iPad/Safari?

So if I understand you correctly, 960 is your default breakpoint at it's widest - which happens to fit on an ipad horizontal. Ok. In this case.... Concerning breakpoints, I have the following: 1900 dt, 1260 dt, 1024 ipad, 768 ipad, 480 iPhone, 320 iPhone. Could be considered overkill but I am hoping...
by Rob
Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:44 pm
Forum: Showcase your website created by WYSIWYG Web Builder and invite feedback.
Topic: Can someone please check this on an iPad/Safari?
Replies: 4
Views: 25937

Re: Can someone please check this on an iPad/Safari?

Here is a nifty tool you can use - http://quirktools.com/screenfly/. Not an exact science but pretty ok. I'll let you see for yourself what some may be saying. If possible, I'd possible do away with the paralax on mobile devices only but keep on desktop. If the layer you are using is set to image ba...
by Rob
Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Pablo is more than just a program developer
Replies: 3
Views: 2230

Pablo is more than just a program developer

Can someone direct me to an alternate solution to say "thank you" properly to Pablo for the great customer service he provided earlier today?
by Rob
Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Form Spam
Replies: 44
Views: 25330

Re: Form Spam

Ok. I got a simple “are you human” QnA to work. Set a field required to 1 – be a number under general, 2 - validate default as a number and equal to the correct answer, 3 – set condition to allow the send button to work only when answer is correct. I think it worked with human entry. I am hoping thi...
by Rob
Sun Jan 14, 2018 7:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Form Spam
Replies: 44
Views: 25330

Re: Form Spam

Pablo, what is the difference between captcha and recaptcha. I've always used captcha and it seems to be pretty ok at filtering out robot spam.
by Rob
Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Form Spam
Replies: 44
Views: 25330

Re: Form Spam

is the field "required to be empty" "data required" checked yes, min = 0, max = 0. Pablo, thoughts?
by Rob
Fri Jan 12, 2018 4:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Form Spam
Replies: 44
Views: 25330

Re: Form Spam

The normal captcha seems to work on for me - for the sites that have it. Adding it back to the ones that don't to cut down on spam. As an alternative - I wonder if it is possible to add a field that is hidden from the user but is set up to "require" that the field be empty. So if a robot t...
by Rob
Fri Jan 12, 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Time Flies
Replies: 14
Views: 5605

Re: Time Flies

WB9 here. Refusing to use that other W***P**** no matter how "cool" it is. :-)
by Rob
Fri Jan 12, 2018 3:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Google Analytics
Replies: 1
Views: 1413

Google Analytics

A typical webdesign client that I service has the following analytics over a typical calendar year for 2017: Technology: Primary browser = chrome, primary os = windows (7), primary screen resolution = 1024x768 ? Mobile: Primary device type = desktop then mobile then tablet in distant 3rd, Primary de...
by Rob
Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:30 am
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Directory of Designers / Developers / SEO Specialists / Theme Builders / Extension Builders etc. here
Replies: 6
Views: 14679

Re: Directory of Designers / Developers / SEO Specialists / Theme Builders / Extension Builders etc. here

As admins I'll let you guys discuss how you want it run but in considering your questions but not wanting to make it complicated perhaps let the admin control it - ie leave it locked and if someone wants to be added to the list they can send an email to the admin to have their name added - assuming ...
by Rob
Wed Jan 10, 2018 11:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Directory of Designers / Developers / SEO Specialists / Theme Builders / Extension Builders etc. here
Replies: 6
Views: 14679

Re: Directory of Designers / Developers / SEO Specialists / Theme Builders / Extension Builders etc. here

BF - Is it an admin that should do this or since I brought it up, should I just do it? I don't mind but I don't have everyone's website address and I don't want to step on toes. Again the idea was to keep it updated on a regular basis as new designers say #metoo. Let me know what you want me to do w...
by Rob
Wed Jan 10, 2018 4:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Directory of Designers / Developers / SEO Specialists / Theme Builders / Extension Builders etc. here
Replies: 6
Views: 14679

Directory of Designers / Developers / SEO Specialists / Theme Builders / Extension Builders etc. here

Got permission from Pablo to post this here... Admin, what are your thoughts on having a comprehensive and regularly updated directory of members here who are professionals. Name website specialty Similar to the extension directory. Themes. Etc. As members want to be added, they can comment #metoo a...
by Rob
Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:21 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Hiding page name following site URL
Replies: 24
Views: 26884

Re: Hiding page name following site URL

Ok. I was also given this code to put in the htaccess file: RewriteEngine On RewriteBase / RewriteRule ^/about/ /about.html Redirect 301 /about.html /about/ Seems everyone (each "generator") has a different way to accomplishing this. Thoughts on the best way? Also, if I am using redirects ...
by Rob
Fri Dec 08, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Hiding page name following site URL
Replies: 24
Views: 26884

Re: Hiding page name following site URL

BaconFries - Request permission to add a question (or rephrase the existing question) Here is a link I found - https://www.rapidtables.com/web/tools/redirect-generator.html. Thoughts on it's accuracy? ​For a permanent 301 redirect solution on a Linux platform with GoDaddy, which is a better solution...
by Rob
Wed Oct 25, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: Showcase your website created by WYSIWYG Web Builder and invite feedback.
Topic: Redesign of my existing site
Replies: 7
Views: 37276

Re: Redesign of my existing site

Is there anyway to optimizes the images in both size and compression? IE - if the image is 4000+px wide, I think you can get away with it being a bit smaller and them compress it before uploading it. Site speed is really slow according to GT Metrix as well as Google Page Speed. Otherwise, looks real...
by Rob
Sat Dec 24, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Merry Christmas One and All!!!!!!!!
Replies: 16
Views: 13284

Re: Merry Christmas One and All!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a Very Blessed & Prosperous New Year to you ALL from Bob The Website Builder.
by Rob
Sun Sep 11, 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: WYSIWYG Web Builder Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and Code Examples
Topic: Mail Engine in the Contact Form
Replies: 1
Views: 4752

Mail Engine in the Contact Form

If I may, I have heard of some hosts having issues sending emails via a php contact form to a generic email address such as gmail, Hotmail, etc. However, if one changes the mail engine via the "advanced" button at the bottom of the general tab and under the "mail engine" tab (cha...
by Rob
Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: WYSIWYG Web Builder Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and Code Examples
Topic: Imbedding a Device Friendly Video
Replies: 21
Views: 11797

Re: Imbedding a Device Friendly Video

If I may, I think another upside to YouTube, other than the obvious that the very heavy video is hosted on YouTube servers (reduces weight on your own server right?, is that YouTube can also be thought of as another social media channel for seo purposes. Pop in your keywords and it is possible for t...
by Rob
Sun Jul 10, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: [rz] archive
Topic: [rz] Inner Border *** UPD 2020-Apr-22 ***
Replies: 14
Views: 36958

Re: [rz] Inner Border

I haven't had time to look into it seriously but I've often wanted to find an easy way to add an inner shadow to an image (standalone, slideshow, rollover text, or inside a layer) as opposed to a drop shadow. Not sure if its reasonable with todays UX and design standards but I've always liked the lo...
by Rob
Thu Jun 30, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: WYSIWYG Web Builder Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and Code Examples
Topic: Full Width Background
Replies: 1
Views: 3840

Full Width Background

1 of my all time favorite 3rd party WB11 extension is by RZ - "Full Size Proportional Background image". I often place it either in a master frame as a full screen background or inside a layer either as a full-width proportionately cropped or fixed width proportionately cropped image. Howe...
by Rob
Wed Apr 06, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: WYSIWYG Web Builder Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and Code Examples
Topic: Peek user testing
Replies: 3
Views: 3983

Re: Peek user testing

I've been a little quiet so yes I am trying to get my 1/2 star back on the rating. :D Trying to do what I can. I've tested quite a few different pieces of software and WB11 is still by far my favorite. No question. As for the catch with Peek user testing, I believe there is a link in there somewhere...
by Rob
Wed Apr 06, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: WYSIWYG Web Builder Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and Code Examples
Topic: Peek user testing
Replies: 3
Views: 3983

Peek user testing

Neat little tool to get a video of a live person visiting and using your website and giving feedback. http://peek.usertesting.com/
by Rob
Wed Apr 06, 2016 2:03 am
Forum: WYSIWYG Web Builder Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and Code Examples
Topic: What Font
Replies: 1
Views: 2844

What Font

Earlier someone had posted a question about "what font did you use". Since the question as not posed to me I did not want to hijack the thread and answer it BUT I did think I'd post a way to find out for future reference - What Font Bookmarklet - http://code.stephenmorley.org/articles/what...
by Rob
Mon Mar 21, 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: WYSIWYG Web Builder Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and Code Examples
Topic: For your responsive site designs
Replies: 8
Views: 6642

Re: For your responsive site designs

Another link on device resolution stats - http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_display.asp. My monitor is 1600x800 (20") & traditionally I use 1260, 1024, 768, 480, 320. I think I may add 1900 to the list for that next size up monitor - but I still like the wider gutters. 50-100px. Wi...
by Rob
Tue Mar 08, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: WYSIWYG Web Builder Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and Code Examples
Topic: For your responsive site designs
Replies: 8
Views: 6642

Re: For your responsive site designs

On that note let add this one also by google - device size in px: https://design.google.com/devices/

Be sure to look at the height / width by dp (not in, cm or px) to see if your breakpoints will fit.
by Rob
Sun Dec 06, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: WYSIWYG Web Builder Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and Code Examples
Topic: Responsiveness
Replies: 14
Views: 11869

Re: Responsiveness

My apologies...
by Rob
Sat Dec 05, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: WYSIWYG Web Builder Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and Code Examples
Topic: Responsiveness
Replies: 14
Views: 11869

Re: Responsiveness

Question - what websites do we all think would be useful for view on a smart-watch (apple or android brand)? Me personally, I see it more for apps (email, maps, etc). I don't necessarily see it as useful for web browsing or even texting - unless connected to a Bluetooth ear device with voice recogni...
by Rob
Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: WYSIWYG Web Builder Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and Code Examples
Topic: RWD Check & Interesting Phenomenon
Replies: 1
Views: 3341

RWD Check & Interesting Phenomenon

If your site has a breakpoint of 1024, and you go to Google Chrome to check it, it provide two different views depending on which tool within Chrome you use. If you use the RWD icon in the upper right, it might render the view of the breakpoint smaller than 1024. This seems to be due to the scroll b...
by Rob
Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:26 pm
Forum: Share self-made extensions with other users of WYSIWYG Web Builder
Topic: Countdown (FREE)
Replies: 26
Views: 66312

Re: Countdown (FREE)

Bummer. Thanks for the reply. Would be nice if it didn't rely so much on CSS3 (so IE8 could support) but I understand. Thank you again.
by Rob
Tue Jul 15, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: Share self-made extensions with other users of WYSIWYG Web Builder
Topic: Countdown (FREE)
Replies: 26
Views: 66312

Re: Countdown (FREE)

Paul - silly question: is this extension suppose to render in IE8? Just curious.
by Rob
Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:47 pm
Forum: [rz] archive
Topic: [rz] Full Size / Proportional Background *** UPD 2016-Jul-21
Replies: 146
Views: 152977

Re: FullScreen Proportional/Background Pack *** UPD May-21-

Don't hate me for asking this question but is there anyway to have the pic grow (as the monitor is widened) from a single side (bottom, top, left, right) as opposed to the center?
Just curious. Thank you in advance.