What is the loading time of this template?

  • As is, the pages load at around 15 seconds over 28.8 modem connection.  That translates to 8 seconds over a 56k modem, and, ummm...  well, milliseconds over cable or DSL connection. 

Can I easily change the colors on this template?

  • Very easily, IF you know how to modify a cascading style sheet.  All our fonts and colors are defined in the file "style.css".  You can open that file and make the changes for the color numbers of your choice there.

Can I change the entry flash movie?

  • Only if you have Flash 5 or MX and you know how to use it.  We have included the .fla source for the movies with the template package.

How do I change the inside ("Your Name, Esq.") flash movies?

  • We have used Swish 2.0 for your convenience in making the changes, and have included the .swi source file for you to change to your own words.  Using Swish 2.0 (available from www.swishzone.com), open the file named 262inside.swi from the web's root directory.  Make your text modifications, save, then Export .swf with the same filename (262inside), overwriting our file in the web's root directory.

What impact does flash have on search engine placement?

  • None.  Our embedded flash movies are no different from using graphics that aren't flash movies as far as search engines are concerned.  The standard HTML remains in place, and you will enter your own META tags the same way you would with a non-flash enhanced web site.

How do I change the lettering on the logo?

  • Put your own logo in place, or you can just use FrontPage and type in your name and information.  You will need to do this on the page index.htm.

Can I add more pages?

  • Certainly!  You can add as many as you wish!  Just use one of our blank page templates (see the "What's Included" page of this template).  Go to the Folder List (View, Folders) and open the template named blank.htm (or blank2.htm).  As soon as it is open, go to File, Save AS... - then save it as the name you want your new page to have.  Now, go to the Navigation view (View, Navigation).  Is your Folder List open as well?  If not, the go to View, Folder LIST to open it.  Next, locate the new filename in the Folder List (it's probably at the bottom), left click over it and while holding down the left mouse button, drag it over into the Navigation Structure and drop it where you want it, so that it is underneath either the Home page or another existing page.  Repeat every time you wish to add a new page!

Why can't I change the (pick a word) in the lower section???

  • The lower portion is contained in included, separate page for your convenience.  This way, you only have to make the modifications on one page for them to appear on all pages.  Open the page include_bot.htm to make your changes, save, and you're done!

Can I put my own images in the text area of the page?

  • Sure - you can do virtually anything with this template you can do with any web.  The only thing to make note of is this template is fixed in width, so your pictures *will* need to be sized so they don't expand the template, making a mess out of the header area!