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Post by Liz on Mar 25, 2003 17:22:24 GMT -5
Alright, I've been thinking about this for awhile, and I want all of ya'lls opinions. ;D I've been thinking about making a site connected to this board still called The Stars Hollow Library, but all the completed fics would be placed there instead. Like I said, I've been seriously considering it, but I won't until, 1) you tell me what you think and if it's a good idea, and 2) I would need help html-ing the fics and such. I don't have that much time on my hands to always update the site and admin this board. So for the site I would need a partner in crime. Preferably someone who has not just joined the board and I know will take the project seriously. (no offense to you newbies! I luv you all! Read and Respond! That's an order people! And I mean all of you!
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Post by Jules on Mar 25, 2003 18:42:42 GMT -5
Hey Liz,
I think it's a wonderful idea, and if you'd like, I'd volunteer my services. I've worked on two fanfic archive sites in the past that I can provide links to, and I love to design sites in my spare time, and I'd like to think I have pretty extensive HTML, CSS, graphics, etc knowledge, and certainly enough to tag and help with layouts if needed or wanted. Just let me know if I can provide assistance or if we want to spread the job wealth around or whatever. TTFN!
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Post by Liz on Mar 25, 2003 18:49:15 GMT -5
Jules, you are a saviour! ;D Okay, I've never made a big fanfic archive before. I already have AceHTMl on my computer. How should I start? And how would I allow you access to the pages, etc. I'm desperate!
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Post by Jules on Mar 25, 2003 19:17:24 GMT -5
Ok, I personally have never used AceHTML, but I'm looking into it so I can be of help. For starters, you need a host if you don't already have one. If this is the case, might I suggest Brinkster (http://www.brinkster.com) because they have a good free plan that I have a site with as well as they are the host for the GG Improv archive that I help with occasionally. Then, I'd suggest a nice CSS template (they can be found just about anywhere or if you tell me colors, fonts, and orientation specs, I'll engineer one) to add consistency. Then it comes down to HTMLing some completed fics and tweaking. If you want, forms are optional to create order and can list updated fics and provide links or sort by section, as seen here (http://www.crashdown.com/fanfic/) or we can make buttons to separate sections by shipper pairings. That's about all I can think of to start off, I need to read up on AceHTML, see if it's like the 1stPage and Dreamweaver that I've used and then we can commence (further!)
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Post by Liz on Mar 25, 2003 19:26:31 GMT -5
You are such a big help!
I signed up with crosswinds earlier today since they have unlimited space. But I'll check into the one you were mentioning.
I was wondering, since you're going through all this trouble, if you would be interested in co-adminning the site with me. It's okay if you don't want to.
I'm off to check out brinkster!
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Post by Jules on Mar 25, 2003 21:05:39 GMT -5
I'd love to co-admin, and on the earlier train of thought, might I mention that I dealt with Crosswinds in the past, and their free thing requires evil pop up banners, and unless they've come around in the year and a half or so, they were really unstable as far as server access and being able to pull up the site at any time or day was iffy at best. Plus they're super mean and strict about what file types you can have and will drop you at the flick of a hat, still the space is nice, though I must say that we've been able to host the improv site at brinkster with at least 100 fics and counting with no troubles with space at all... however, I didn't mind crosswinds, and they did support (or used to) FTP, which has to be the only thing I miss now, so I wouldn't object terribly to any of it all...
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Post by Miclol on Mar 26, 2003 7:40:58 GMT -5
Liz! It's a great idea, I would love that. And hey, if you want...I can be your partner in crime... *blushes*;D I know HTML and all, so yeah. I'd prefer not doing the technical thingies and all, but blah. Blah is a good word.
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Post by Jules on Mar 26, 2003 18:29:11 GMT -5
I'm sure we'll need all the help we can get, Miclol... As for crosswinds, Liz, I say let's go with it for now. Let me know when the code and all that is done and can be looked over as per earlier coorespondance. For now, I'm tinkering with more banners and stuff, let me know what the main one's going to need on the other thread. Oh, and thanks so much for linking my site on the main page, it's so nice of you and makes me feel all loved *blush*
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Post by Miclol on Mar 27, 2003 7:41:24 GMT -5
I'm sure we'll need all the help we can get, Miclol... As for crosswinds, Liz, I say let's go with it for now. Let me know when the code and all that is done and can be looked over as per earlier coorespondance. For now, I'm tinkering with more banners and stuff, let me know what the main one's going to need on the other thread. Oh, and thanks so much for linking my site on the main page, it's so nice of you and makes me feel all loved *blush* I can't wait 'till it'll be up and running again ;D. Okie dokie then. Just tell me whatch ya need.
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Post by Liz on Mar 27, 2003 14:14:06 GMT -5
Don't need anything right now, but I'll be sure to tell you when I do.
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