Spice Up Your Web Site with JavaScript
by Shelley Lowery
JavaScript is a scripting language designed for use within a web page and/or on
a web server. It is used to create special effects within a web page. Elements
such as links, images and forms can be manipulated using this powerful
technology.
Unlike CGI scripts, JavaScript can be placed directly into your HTML code. It
can also reside on your server and be called from a small code within your web
page.
This powerful scripting language can be used to create special effects on your
web page such as link effects, mouseovers, image roll overs, navigational
systems and much more.
Here are a few great scripts to get you started:
Navigation Bar
This script is actually a combination of JavaScript and HTML better known as
DHTML. It will enable you to have a mouseover navigational menu at the top of
your web page. When you place your mouse over the main menu, a drop down menu
will appear. As you move your mouse over the drop down menu, each selection is
highlighted. This navigation menu is very similar to the menu used at
Microsoft.com.
http://www.brainjar.com/dhtml/navbar/index.html
Dynamic Splash Screen
If you've ever wanted to set up a splash screen for your web page, Dynamic
Splash Screen will do just that. Splash pages can be used to tell your visitors
a little bit about your site or whatever you'd like. The great thing about this
script is that it is constructed using a single page. Once the splash messages
have been completed, the script will navigate to the URL of your choice. It also
includes a link on the splash page that says, "Skip Intro." Nice effect.
http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex3/dynamicsplash.htm
Pausing Up and Down Menu Scroller
This nice little script will enable you to have linked text that scrolls upwards
and will pause between each message. You can choose to include a background
image and customize the background color and box size. This script provides a
nice way to announce new additions to your site or whatever you'd like.
http://www.dynamicdrive.com/dynamicindex2/crosstick.htm
overLIB
Create mouseover popup boxes for your text links. This great script can be used
to include information about the links, tips or whatever you'd like. It can
create simple mouseover popup boxes or can even create a popup box that will
stay open until the user wants to close it. The boxes can also be displayed with
or without a caption and colors can be customized. This is a great little
script.
http://www.bosrup.com/web/overlib/
Source Protector
Although this script won't completely protect your page content, it will deter
those wanting to steal your code. When you right click on your mouse, an alert
box will appear. You can include a message of your choice.
http://www.javascript-page.com/noclk.html
Right Click Menu
This nifty little script not only helps prevent your code from being stolen, but
it also creates a pop up navigation menu. When you right click on your mouse,
instead of the browser menu appearing, your menu will appear. This little menu
can contain live links to other pages on your web site.
http://www.geocities.com/html_4u/rc_menu.html
Banner Rotator
This simple little script will enable you to rotate banners on your web page.
You simply add your banner information to the code and place this script within
your web page where you'd like your banners to display. Each time your page
loads, a new banner will be displayed. Great little script.
http://www.javascript-page.com/banrot.html
Daily Tip
This script will enable you to display a daily tip on your web site. You can
program it with tips for the entire month and they will automatically display
each day.
http://www.geocities.com/html_4u/dailytip.html
FairWell Window Launcher
Although popup windows can be irritating, this script is a little different. It
will launch a new window when your visitor leaves your site. What's great about
this script is that it will only appear the first time someone visits your web
site. If you offer your visitors a free publication, try placing your
subscription information within this new window. This provides a great way to
increase subscriptions to your publication.
http://wsabstract.com/script/cut65.shtml
Locating JavaScripts: http://javascript.internet.com/
Locating DHTML Scripts: http://www.dynamicdrive.com/
Learn more about JavaScript: JavaScript Learning Center http://www.javascriptmall.com/learn/contents.htm
Although JavaScript can certainly help you spice up your web site, there are
many scripts that your visitors may find irritating. Try to avoid scripts such
as mouse trailers, mouseover sounds, mouseover pop up windows and mouseover
redirects. Carefully select scripts that will enhance your visitors experience
and encourage them to return in the future.
About the Author: Shelley
Lowery is the Webmistress of Web-Source.net. Your Guide to Professional Web Site
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