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Spice Up Your Web Site with JavaScript

By: Shelley Lowery

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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.

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