What's up with HTML?????

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Okay, so I'm not a seasoned computer gal (maybe someday... :p). But I've been learning bits and pieces about HTML as I've delved into the world of IM. But I have this recurring problem that I just can't figure out.

Why is it that when I use a template--like for a squeeze page or an eBay ad, for example--that when I try to upload/publish/post (whatever the word is!), it almost always leaves out the cool headers, backgrounds and/or images.

When I'm using FTP for the upload, I can fix the images inside the page by making sure I have an images folder uploaded also. But that doesn't always give me the headers and backgrounds.

Tonight I tried to used an HTML template for Craig's List. I've done it before with no trouble at all. But tonight, all it would post was the unformatted text. I couldn't get any of the border images OR my ebook jpg OR any of the font colors (it did do the sizes, though).

What am I doing wrong and how can I fix it? :confused:
#website design #html
  • This is most likely caused by your image url pointing the the actual image file on your local computer, not the one on your webserver, you also may have forgotten to upload the images.

    No way for me to know exactly, without looking at the webpage you are referring to.
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    • If I do have the URLs that point to my server and not my computer, what else could it be? I just checked them all and they're correct. All the image locations begin with http, not file. That's what you mean, right?
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  • No... All the images are uploaded in different places but I am putting them together for this Craig's List post. I didn't upload the final html; it's just saved on my desktop. Should I? In the past I've just been able to copy the code into the CL post and it worked...
  • whats your link?
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  • Are you using inline or css linking? In situations where I'm posting external page formatting or images, I'll use absolute urls instead of relative urls.

    As far as formatting headers and such, if its basic styling utilize Html attributes.

    Lastly, for future reference, when you post html, css, js onto a third party site, that site has the power to disable/enable any type of formatting.

    Good luck.
  • Did you ever solve your problem? I would be glad to help you figure it out.

    Just let me know
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    What's up with HTML?????

    Okay, so I'm not a seasoned computer gal (maybe someday... :p). But I've been learning bits and pieces about HTML as I've delved into the world of IM. But I have this recurring problem that I just can't figure out. Why is it that when I use a template--like for a squeeze page or an eBay ad, for example--that when I try to upload/publish/post (whatever the word is!), it almost always leaves out the cool headers, backgrounds and/or images.