ooops, ...Santa Claus would never consider anyone a dummy !!!
If you're building your own website (or Myspace), it's always helpful to learn basic HTML skills. The most useful feature is knowing how to link. This will enable you to access other website & places of interest. Linking has been called "the bread-and-butter" of HTML. There's really a simple formula which applies to everything which you've seen throughout the internet. Whether visiting Newspaper Articles, or, viewing lists of interesting material. It's truly vital to learn the basic sequence which allows embedding HTML.
And, it goes as follows:
<a href='http://place the url_here'>then, give a Title-of-Link here</a>
once again
<a href='http://URL here'>Title Of Link</a>
so, begin with the < symbol, and don't forget to use the ' before inserting your URL. And, of course, another ' is used directly afterward. Then, place the > character. Notice how the sequence begins with a < symbol. (aka Less-than). and, it ends with a > (greater-than symbol). Then, you can type words which will become visible to the viewer. Then , finally, finish with </a>
But, when it's placed on your webpage, the first URL will NOT be visible. However, clicking the visible words will take you to the hidden URL which you can see above.
There's one tricky drawback to HTML used on the internet. It's easy for spammers to re-direct you to false links. Now, just for laughs, I changed the words "OUR WEBSITE" to a false claim that you've already won alot of money. But, when you click the icon, you'll return to our homepage instead. So, in other words, you can replace any words into this spot. And, that's precisely what the viewer will see. But please: Don't be naughty . I'm merely showing how others could potentially abuse HTML.
Now, believe it or not, there's actually several different ways to embed codes. Most of the differences are purely cosmetic. So, it's not necessary to demonstrate all. However, here's one alternative method.
And, of course, the HTTP://www. URL/ is not visible when the work is completed.
There are basic functions of HTML Code which apply to everyday usage.
For example: The <br> feature simply allows the new sentence to begin on the next line. For example:
You can write: Jolly Old Saint Nick <br> Jolly old saint nick <br> Mrs. Claus <br> Mrs. Santa
and, the finished product will look like this : Jolly Old Saint Nick Jolly old saint nick Mrs. Claus Mrs. Santa
Take caution that some older browsers requite </br> instead of <br>
Perhaps, the singular most useful tool for Myspace users is the change of paragraph. This is a simple code which uses <p>. (While some older devices require </p>
SO, if I'm writing Hello Saint Nick <p> Welcome to the site <P> I can't wait till Xmas <p> Jesus
It will look like this:
Hello Saint Nick
Welcome to the site
I can't waint till Xmas
Jesus. okay, there it is. Simple, yet very useful
a final step of learning HTML also hints at it's downside.
You might need to add spaces between pictures or animations, in order to prevent them from looking clustered.
So, here's the HTML code: &nsb;
Yes, you've read that correctly. And, the only response is "YIKES !"
SO, this basically means, you must input that dreaded code, just to add a space between codes.
Many people make the mistake of forgetting the "&" symbol. Or, leaving out the ";" suffix. SO, just remember: you MUST include all 6 characters: & N B S P ; ( ).
and, for heaven's sake, DON'T Mix up the letters, either. (Some people might accidentally spell nsbp;)
Now, here's the most tricky part: You must use this entire code for each and every space.
For example: in order to move forward 4 spaces, you must repeat the entire code 4 times.
So, here's how it might look:
(I'm So Happy) (Happy) (Not Sad) nbsp; (THE END).
It will look like this: (I'm so Happy) (Happy) (Not Sad) (THE END).
Also take notice, this feature can be unpredictable. Some websites will create longer spaces than others. While, other websites mistakenly add an "&" symbol to the code.
SO, once again: Here's the basic code to perform this feature:
Now, here's the final lesson upon strengthening those HTML skills. It's possible to replace Simple words with eye-catching photographs. Amongst other things, it's more likely to catch the attention of websurfers.
And, it helps to build superb graphics when creating links. For example: which would you prefer clicking?
Or, the actual icon fully complete with dazzling graphics:
(Just remember, too many icons can cluster the website). But, it's alot easier to locate pictures, than words. Here's a good comparison. Did you ever notice that it's easy to search through your collection of DVD's purchased from the store? While, those which are unmarked (or pirated) tend to be more difficult to organize. It's the same principle, here. Linking pictures can make faster referencing.
Let's try the described method, in order to send viewers directly to the homepage. Later on, you can try using your own code from websites, such as Flickr & Photobucket.
PHOTO: "Saint Nick's Playing Cards".
This is the HTML code for Saint Nick's Playing Cards Photograph:
...and here's the finished product. clicking the picture below now sends you to the homepage. So, essentially, the Thumbnail remains, but the Large picture has been replaced with the linking feature. Needless to say, this could be done with any photograph. But please, don't be deceptive when building your website.
there's one final "confession". The two (jollyoldsaintnick.net) photos above are actually different from one another. Did you notice? They look exactly the same, to a non-observer. This is why folks should be careful when surfing the web.
. I'm merely showing how others could potentially abuse HTML. 
and, for heaven's sake, DON'T Mix up the letters, either. (Some people might accidentally spell nsbp;)
