The FlashPalette Blog

Clarification of Java Code for Moblie phones

Shannon — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:29:09 +0000

I thought I would take a few minutes to explain what the page is you need to modify for your FLashpalette website, if you have a Deco Mob website too.
The page you need to update is your INDEX.HMTL and not your MAIN.HTML

You want the clients to go to the mobile site as soon as they come to your main page with will be www.your url.com

Hope this Clears things up.

Shannon

Using Deco Mobile sites with Flashpalette Websites

Shannon — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:24:12 +0000

I think the most common question we have had in the past few days from our clients is “how will my clients get directed to the moblie site when accessing my website from a smart phone?”.

This is easy. Deco Mobile now has a code you can place in the header section of your splash page that will automatically bring up your mobile website.

The code is:

To put it in your FlashPalette website splash page you will have to do it manually, but it’s not hard.

1. Go to your My Documents/Flashpalette Website folder.

2. click on your index.html file in that folder.

3. For PC users right click and open with note pad, for mac users Control-Click on the file’s icon, then select text edit.

4. You will see a page of writing, look for the code htat says

5. copy the code below to your index page placing it just before the tag.

6. Change the line in red. you will want it to have your URL and your folder name that you gave your mobile website.

7. Click save as — then save as index.html We recommend you save it to a separate folder. This way your editor will not overwrite the changes you have made to the page when you update other parts of your website.

8. Load the new index.html page on your server, making sure to over-write the old file.

Long time without Posts —

Shannon — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:55:17 +0000

We have been so busy getting our new iPhone site ready that I have not had time to post to the blog.

I know I should have but we are so excited to announce our new venture with our sister company Deco. Deco Mobile is a GREAT way to enhance your current website without getting a totally new website.

You can now have a site viable and designed just for viewers using small screens like iPhones and Droid phones.

Check it out at Deco Mobile — they are even running a special for existing Flashpalette clients 50% off until 5/24. To get your discount just email support at flashpalette.com for the code!

WPPI – Sale – For those Who Did not Get to Attend

Shannon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:12:15 +0000

We are running a sale for all of you who did and those who did not get to attend WPPI. It’s a wonderful event full of great classes a chance to mingle and meet others who share your passion, but it’s also not something everyone can experience every year.

Since not everyone can attend and get in on the great vendor specials at the show, we thought we would do a sale for all our clients. The sale goes until Saturday the 13th of March.

You can save 30% on all Flashplatte Websites and Deco Imaging Websites too!~

Website Crash – Reminder

Shannon — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:07:28 +0000

This is the most common email we get asking how to deal with finding the files when your computer has crashed.

To start with make sure you do a backup. I recommend using an online backup service. I use and love Backblaze. They have fantastic support and their fee covers external drives (many do not). SO I always start by reminding everyone to back up your website files, just as you should your regular files.

If you have had a computer crash you can find the steps to reload your website here.

Updates: Website templates updated

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:08:30 +0000

We have been busy updating our website templates. The following editors have new versions available for download.

08A – newest version is 3.5.8

Team Steve – newest version is 3.53

Gavin – newest version is 3.5.12

Tristan – newest version is 3.5.4

Happy Updating.

Getting your website Searched: Use Google to Verify your site

Shannon — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:20:27 +0000

Frequently we get clients who ask us — how do I know if my site is getting serached? There is an easy way to find out, use the Google Webmaster tools. You can use the Webmaster tools to verify your website.

This is easy to do and will require just a bit of time. With FlashPalette websites we recommend that you use the html verification tool.

1. Sign up with Googles Webmaster Tools

2. Click on Add site

3. After you add your site click on Verify.

4. Select the HTML option

5. Download the html file Google has provided.

6. Load the File Google provides into your public_html folder on your server.

7. Go back and click Verify

8. After the code is loaded correctly you will see the statistics for your website show up.

Shannon

These are the two resources that Google has for you (if you have not signed up you should today).

Website Design: Photographer Websites

Shannon — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:59:53 +0000

The start of any great website is of course your images. It is your images that you want your clients to focus on, but there are a few things to consider when building a website.

The next is you want to write good text — and that requires the following:
1. Write clearly and keep your text to a minimum, you want your information to be easily found.

2. Make sure your images match you desciption of your style

3. EDIT EDIT EDIT — you need to make sure you avoid misspelled words and other errors.

Use colors that are pleasing and complimentary one of my favorite places to find color matches is kuler it’s a free site and I just love the various combinations of color that appear!

Then the rest is up to you — you need your site to reflect who you are as person and as a photographer.

Shannon

FlashPalette Websites – Tips for finding files

Shannon — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:54:41 +0000

A frequent question sent to us is where do I find my files on my computer. For all templates except the 04/05/06 and the original editors (you will know if you have one as your interface does not look like the one below).

It’s actually really easy to figure out once you understand where to look.

You open your editor.

Then click on the website tab on the left.

Then you will see a spot on the right called base directory.

Your website is located in that base directory. (see below for an example).

Monday: Words Count

Shannon — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:50:30 +0000

Nothing is more important to any photographer then their images. This is how, you as photographers, view the world and make your living. However, when it comes to your website it is also important to make sure your words match your images. You need to make sure if you are describing your style as breezy and fun that your gallery images relfect that. You also need to make sure you identify and speak the language that makes you sound like an expert without using too many technical terms making your site sound stiff and formal.

Shannon