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Editing HTML files with webpage input fields

by myyoulo
10 replies
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.
#editing #fields #files #html #input #webpage
  • Profile picture of the author andreasnrb
    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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    • Profile picture of the author myyoulo
      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.
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  • Profile picture of the author andreasnrb
    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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    • Profile picture of the author myyoulo
      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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      • Profile picture of the author ian buckingham
        are you talking about a CMS system? because yes i have to agree .. WordPress is ideal for you.
        you can use several free content management systems that are out there and base your site around that.
        cubescript is $49 but will help you greatly to turn any website into having editable fields you can also turn off areas so they cant be messed with but it will work on any website there is also squizz and other CMS (content management systems ) that you can deploy yourself on any website just do a search for them .
        Remember that long tail keyword searches can be your friend dude ! :-) I.E
        how to make my website into a cms system
        or
        turn my existing website or any template into a cms
        will do fine ;-)
        good luck !
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        • Profile picture of the author myyoulo
          Maxwalsh,

          So you mean I could probably use cubescript to edit mobile sites ?
          Hmm, this and member plugin for WP seems to take me where I want.
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          • Profile picture of the author ian buckingham
            if your mobile site is a plain html / css site then yea :-)
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            • Profile picture of the author myyoulo
              Thanks for answering and yes it is a simple html site. Only thing is it wont show how it will look directly in a webbrowser. Have to use my phone for that, but thats not a problem.

              Actually, I would like to hire persons who is not capable/willing to edit/ change code but better in getting customers. Then my idea is that they would go and edit the site and even upload it for the customer.

              Hmm.....a custom made back end sounds interesting.

              I know my idea sounds up in the sky, need to think further get more specific on this. That cubescript, instant edit seems incredible though but their customer service never answered my question. Gotta try again I guess.

              I know many small little companies that would need it because their webmaster is never around. If they have an affiliate program maybe I could sell it so they can go in and change it themselves ?
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  • Profile picture of the author ian buckingham
    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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