Editing HTML files with webpage input fields

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Hi,

I have readymade HTML pages that other wants to modify to their needs.
Only simple modification, little text, links and a simple logo.

Is it possible to build a webpage with input fields where every field correspond to a specific
area in the page code (an html page, lets say a contact page)?

So when the customer or salesperson has filled the field and clicked submit the file is saved with changes.

I dont know if I makes myself clear, really difficult to explain what I mean.
#programming #editing #fields #files #html #input #webpage
  • Yep its very simple to accomplish using basic PHP. I suppose you don't know any?
    Is the script suppose to be on your site? Are the generated files to be downloadable etc?
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    • I dont know any PHP, can only modify readymade code here and there and use as a puzzle but no real understanding.

      My idea is:

      1
      To simplify the editing of HTML pages so a salesperson (anyone) can just go in and change the text and links in a page template
      (after customers wishes) without using an HTML editor or Notepad with raw code. Rather use input fields and choose options by crossing boxes. For example, enable/ disable the thin top header which is just removal of the specific code (Or insertion of the code that ignore specific code).

      2
      Yes, downloadable one by one or all (tick boxes).

      OR
      a simple ftp that is linked to their subdomain where the site is and they can choose to upload one page or all (incase they wants to update it).

      3
      The Idea is that the customer can keep the "backoffice" for future editing.
  • Hmm so basically a member site with a form editing capability and zip file downloading.
    You'll need to go on a copy paste quest.
    I would suggest using WordPress as the foundation. Already got member capability and admin stuff built in. A copy of Gravity Forms you can make excellent forms using it, its GPL so you can legally get a free copy from a friendly person.
    A plugin that takes the posted info from gravity forms combines it with the HTML templates, makes a new html file of it and adds it to a zip and gives the user a link to the zip.
    The steps are not that hard but many steps and things to consider.
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    • Sounds interesting even though I am not sure how gravity forms can help edit the files I want. I sent a PM to explain a little more privately if it is ok.

      "A plugin that takes the posted info from gravity forms combines it with the HTML templates, makes a new html file of it and adds it to a zip and gives the user a link to the zip".

      Hmm....this would probably be sufficient if I have a picture of the original page beside the input field so they know what they are editing in each field....hmm

      Developers license for free ? It seems you are giving me great advice here, andreasnrb. I really appreciate it.
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  • you want to edit mobile sites too? yes you could probably do that id ask them though..... are you using a wordpress plugin to edit the mobile site? you could probably get a custom back end made cheap and just re-deploy re-deploy if you want? i think that cube script is great for editing static sites , and well wordpress magazine templates or wordpress templates that make your blog look like a cool website rather than a blog should suffice ? please provide more info dude :-) sorry it took so long to reply i forgot to subscribe to this one DOH!
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