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by Rob
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: WYSIWYG Web Builder merch
Replies: 23
Views: 1297

Re: WYSIWYG Web Builder merch

Various print on demand stores. Zazzle is one. Cool stuff.
by Rob
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Showcase your website created by WYSIWYG Web Builder and invite feedback.
Topic: Websites for my wife...
Replies: 3
Views: 302

Websites for my wife...

Been working with WB since V 9 in 2013. Still love it. I don't normally post my work on here (scared of negative feedback) but thought I'd share 3 redesigned websites I did for my wife and her ventures... Primary business - https://www.ccbsi.com/ - last done in 2019 Side venture - https://www.linsle...
by Rob
Mon Jan 01, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
Replies: 11
Views: 1621

Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

Happy new year to my friends, family, clients and potential clients.

May your needs be met, your finances increase, and health improve in 2024. Let us know how we can help.

#HappyNewYear #MakeItYourBestYearYet
by Rob
Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: SEO Grader
Replies: 3
Views: 2246

Re: SEO Grader

by Rob
Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Showcase your website created by WYSIWYG Web Builder and invite feedback.
Topic: My Personal/Portfolio website
Replies: 10
Views: 3987

Re: My Personal/Portfolio website

Beautiful work. Not a typical brochure website. As such, just be mindful of your UX and where you want your visitors eyes to go with what action in mind. Again, well done. Very cool.
by Rob
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Break Point Size
Replies: 13
Views: 1043

Re: Break Point Size

@Crispy

I also subtract 20px for a scroll bar. Great minds think alike. For the larger breakpoints, I've enlarged the font so it is not so small on a larger screen. That helps fill the space so it looks "good" on larger screens as well as the small ones. :-)
by Rob
Wed May 31, 2023 11:39 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Break Point Size
Replies: 13
Views: 1043

Re: Break Point Size

Boy, I must really over do it then. I use 1900, 1500, 1260, for desktop / laptop, 1024 / 768, for tablet, and 480 / 320 for mobile with layout grids / flexbox. Next year with WB19, I plan to add 2600. Overkill? Side question - do you like to activate the breakpoint when it is larger or smaller than ...
by Rob
Thu May 18, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Putting Meta Tags in Master Page
Replies: 3
Views: 2342

Re: Putting Meta Tags in Master Page

besides, meta tags for page title, description, and keywords needs to be page specific. no duplicates. a rule of seo.
by Rob
Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Wordpress Builder
Replies: 24
Views: 4337

Re: Wordpress Builder

Pablo's implantation of PayPal is perfect Getting off topic slightly but what I would really love is a card as a pre-made block where it is super easy to add product options (= pricing adjustment) without the need to figure out the back-end. KInda like this template, but not only does price change ...
by Rob
Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Wordpress Builder
Replies: 24
Views: 4337

Re: Wordpress Builder

so many articles point the average users (nontechies?) to believe wp is incredibly simple Technically there are "builders" for WP that make it "simple" but 1 - that doesn't take away from what WP is, and 2 - the builders often use bloated code - to a point made earlier. Glad to ...
by Rob
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Wordpress Builder
Replies: 24
Views: 4337

Re: Wordpress Builder

So not to be a "late to the party" but "WordPress" always perks my ears and not in a good way. My issue with WP is that you MUST keep it up to date lest it be hacked (a nice money maker), HOWEVER, if you do - most likely it will break. The WP platform must agree with the server s...
by Rob
Mon Jan 30, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Showcase your website created by WYSIWYG Web Builder and invite feedback.
Topic: New(ish) Site
Replies: 9
Views: 4870

Re: New(ish) Site

Beautiful work as always Z.
by Rob
Tue Dec 27, 2022 6:40 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Merry Christmas & Happy 2023!
Replies: 7
Views: 2294

Re: Merry Christmas & Happy 2023!

Although I have not yet seen Wb18, I am sure it is awsome as usual. I hope everyone had a restful illness free Christmas and further hope everyone has a successful new year for 2023.
by Rob
Tue Nov 22, 2022 6:22 pm
Forum: Showcase your website created by WYSIWYG Web Builder and invite feedback.
Topic: New Site
Replies: 14
Views: 6639

Re: New Site

B E A Utiful work - as always! Nicely done. :-)
by Rob
Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:02 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Love my desktop site builder
Replies: 1
Views: 1724

Love my desktop site builder

One of my favorite things about the desktop website builder that I have is the automated "backup" offline (and not relying on the server to do so). So, if the host screws up and deletes the hosting account that was attached to the reseller account that was just removed, a back up of the we...
by Rob
Thu Apr 14, 2022 7:19 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: News on Colin
Replies: 17
Views: 5941

Re: News on Colin

Sending best wishes and encouraging you to do what is best for you, in the best way that is best for you.
by Rob
Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:18 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Does GoDaddy provide Auto Redirect to SSL pages?
Replies: 5
Views: 3431

Re: Does GoDaddy provide Auto Redirect to SSL pages?

This is the code I use, and it seems to work well with GoDaddy (linux): it does the following: redirects index.html to root url redirects non-www to www redirects http to https redirects "page not found" to root url (this is not the best way, you should redirect to a 404.html page that has...
by Rob
Fri Jan 07, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: Previewing and Publishing
Topic: *** SOLVED *** Publishing problems with version 17th.
Replies: 7
Views: 5366

Re: Publishing problems with version 17th.

Thank you Pablo, I found the reason: my router firewall. When I disable it, everything looks good. You can marked this topic as resolved. But I have to say, it is very frustrating to publish several times, got “OK” confirmation from WB and do not see the files on the site. Warning system does not w...
by Rob
Mon Dec 27, 2021 10:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: ***Merry Christmas & New Year!***
Replies: 11
Views: 5172

Re: ***Merry Christmas & New Year!***

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year.
(sorry I've been so quite lately)
by Rob
Thu Nov 18, 2021 10:07 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Canonical URL usage for http and https
Replies: 5
Views: 8303

Re: Canonical URL usage for http and https

yes - https://www version of the site is the canonical tag. htaccess to fwd from http to https and non-www to www. Then, in Google Webmaster Tools, add all 4 versions of the website, but submit sitemap and request indexing of the https://www version of the website. This is the one that should be fou...
by Rob
Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Oldest Client still serving today
Replies: 5
Views: 7513

Oldest Client still serving today

I am curious to know, for no other purpose than conversation, what version of WB did you use with your first paid client website and what version were you using for your oldest client (tenure) that you are still serving today? For me, it is WB8 for both. Boy does time fly!
by Rob
Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:26 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Customer Service
Replies: 13
Views: 11048

Re: Customer Service

This situation was for an existing client. A non-profit with a board of directors and had just completed a redesign and moving into the maintenance faze. My "crime" was I knew the decision (not necessarily design wise even though we butted heads on that too but moreover the choice of conta...
by Rob
Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Customer Service
Replies: 13
Views: 11048

Re: Customer Service

bk - does "existing client relationship" change this at all and how much do you press to find common ground on the best way to move forward? Once, twice?
by Rob
Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Customer Service
Replies: 13
Views: 11048

Customer Service

If a client or customer asked you to implement a decision exactly as they say, and you know it is a bad shortsighted decision and there is a better way to accomplish the same result, but they are insistent it is their way or the highway, would you do it and for how much and why? I know there are two...
by Rob
Wed Jul 07, 2021 5:20 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Web Hosting
Replies: 5
Views: 7221

Re: Web Hosting

Any web host with standard CPanel hosting (not WP) with FTP capabilities (the way to upload files) will work. That is the beauty of WYSIWYG, it's a lot more stable than database driven hosting. For GoDaddy, here is what I suggest - https://www.godaddy.com/hosting/web-hosting. Choose Ultimate or Maxi...
by Rob
Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: [RZ]
Replies: 23
Views: 21205

Re: [RZ]

This is sad news indeed. I am sure he IS a good man.
by Rob
Sun Jan 17, 2021 10:11 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Cookie Policy
Replies: 9
Views: 6137

Re: Cookie Policy

Cookie Bat is what i am migrating the other to for now.

Thank you for the affirmation. :-)
by Rob
Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:29 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Cookie Policy
Replies: 9
Views: 6137

Cookie Policy

My go to cookie policy extension is growingly less popular with the clients.

What is your favorite go to cookie policy extension? Preferably something non-obtrusive and is at the bottom of the page.

Screenshot and link.
by Rob
Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:21 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Do I have "Idiot" written on my forehead?
Replies: 4
Views: 6057

Re: Do I have "Idiot" written on my forehead?

Obviously this was a scam. 2 things bother me though:
1 - it seemed legit until he hit me with the overpayment and send the balance to the other guy
2 - how dumb do I look?
Hashtag #WasteOfTime
by Rob
Mon Dec 28, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Do I have "Idiot" written on my forehead?
Replies: 4
Views: 6057

Do I have "Idiot" written on my forehead?

Got an email (not from anyone on this forum - I hope). Not a direct quote but the jist of it is as follows.... "I want you to build for me a website. I want it to look like this. And I want you to include in your price cost of hosting." After I sent him the quote (not including hosting but...
by Rob
Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: WISHING ALL A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND BETTER NEW YEAR!
Replies: 6
Views: 6389

Re: WISHING ALL A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND BETTER NEW YEAR!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all from Bob The Website Builder
by Rob
Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Showcase your website created by WYSIWYG Web Builder and invite feedback.
Topic: New Site
Replies: 31
Views: 40665

Re: New Site

Absolutely beautiful. Well done.
by Rob
Fri Oct 30, 2020 7:39 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Preliminarily checking
Replies: 4
Views: 3267

Re: Preliminarily checking

GoDaddy is the main host I use if they don't have one already. Ultimate hosting package, CPanel will have your FTP details.
by Rob
Thu Oct 22, 2020 2:24 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Layout Grids
Replies: 4
Views: 4704

Re: Layout Grids

My initial reaction to the layout grid was a cringe at the lack of control, BUT, even though the control is not pixel perfect, you can make it pretty close on a breakpoint basis. I do steer away from CSS grid and FlexBox so I can still try to support IE10 (I know, why). Looking forward to getting ca...
by Rob
Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:17 pm
Forum: Showcase your website created by WYSIWYG Web Builder and invite feedback.
Topic: New Site
Replies: 18
Views: 24524

Re: New Site

Very cool. Nicely done.
by Rob
Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Layout Grids
Replies: 4
Views: 4704

Layout Grids

Made a "simple" update to a client's site today (added a YouTube video), but the site was built several years ago - back before the use of "layout grids" (web design jargon I know). I gotta tell ya, it was like making an overseas call using a rotary phone, or building a house usi...
by Rob
Sat May 02, 2020 1:41 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Global Replace
Replies: 1
Views: 990

Global Replace

Is there currently a option for global replace for all breakpoints? I rarely have to use it (rebrand / color change) but would be useful if when the site is done, and the client has a new logo / colors, quick and easy color change for all pages / all breakpoints. Or would once per breakpoint for all...
by Rob
Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: Forms
Topic: Which Capture Code Do You Use and Why
Replies: 7
Views: 3809

Re: Which Capture Code Do You Use and Why

Any captcha that relies on Google account to be in tact, I stay away from 3rd party stuff. I simply use the recaptcha with the numbers and digits - old school. Another way to do it I guess would simply be to ask a question with a definitive answer - assuming bots cannot guess what the field is suppo...
by Rob
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: HAPPY EASTER!
Replies: 5
Views: 4473

Re: HAPPY EASTER!

To you as well. Stay safe everyone.

Loyalty to Customer Service is delivering on a contract even though the customer has been lured away by way of deceit. #BecauseYouMatter #HappyEaster
by Rob
Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: I'm "Back"
Replies: 8
Views: 7134

Re: I'm "Back"

Glad to have you "back"
by Rob
Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: COVID-19
Replies: 8
Views: 6687

Re: COVID-19

I echo the sentiments. Stay safe everyone.
by Rob
Fri Mar 13, 2020 12:24 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: 3rd party forms
Replies: 11
Views: 4823

Re: 3rd party forms

I always use Wb own forms, but I have a possible client who has a series of 3rd party forms where the form is filled out and they are automatically added to a drip email marketing campaign. Seems kinda nifty. Just wanting to see if what he wants to use will continue to work in a WB website.
by Rob
Fri Mar 13, 2020 12:49 am
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: 3rd party forms
Replies: 11
Views: 4823

3rd party forms

I am curious if anyone has embedded a 3rd party form (like JotForms) into a layout grid as an html object and how that works?
https://www.jotform.com/

Thoughts?
by Rob
Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:17 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Open Street Maps
Replies: 1
Views: 1489

Open Street Maps

I'm looking into a different maps option that provides full-width options. To date I've been using the html copy/paste from Google Maps. I don't want to mess with an API key / billing info etc. in case it limits views. My question is, is there anything with Open Street Maps I need to know about? Lim...
by Rob
Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:14 pm
Forum: Off Topic Section
Topic: Weather Widget
Replies: 10
Views: 6316

Re: Weather Widget

by Rob
Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: google review
Replies: 10
Views: 2424

Re: google review

https://elfsight.com/google-reviews-widget/html/
I have not used them but used something similar on another site.
by Rob
Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:38 am
Forum: Forms
Topic: Contact Forms & Spam or non-delivery - what are your favorite settings?
Replies: 3
Views: 2819

Re: Contact Forms & Spam or non-delivery - what are your favorite settings?

Specifically, is it safe to have the "from address" be the same as the "to address"?

Also, opinion on checkboxes in advanced / misc:
enable server side validation
check if domain of the specified email address is valid (mx record)