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**elivate** · 02-29-2008, 09:02 AM

I just wanted to share a couple of simple tips that may help out some of those who are new to developing sites using .php

One of the best tips I think is to use includes as often as you can. I always use an include for my main navigation menu and footer, and sometimes for my header, too... This allows you to make updates easily in one place, and saves a lot of time. It also reduces the chances of making a mistake and having conflicting information on your site...

A basic include in php looks like this:

Code:

<? 
     include("menu.php");
?>

Another thing you see a lot is a footer that has a copyright and a date, usually just the year, and it is out of date... Here is an easy way to avoid that problem:

Code:

<?php
$today = date("Y");
?>

Copyright © <?=$today?> My Website.

Anyway, these are just a couple of simple tips I thought I would share...

**draggar** · 02-29-2008, 09:04 AM

I LOVE the include() command.

It is the best for editing headers, footers, link bars, etc..

Plus, all it has to be is a plain old html page (with no <html><head><body> tags). Whenever you look at my sites each page is a minimum of 3-4 pages, some up to 6 or 7 and does not have a noticeable impact on load speeds, even 56K.

**elivate** · 02-29-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by draggar

I LOVE the include() command.

It is the best for editing headers, footers, link bars, etc..

Plus, all it has to be is a plain old html page (with no <html><head><body> tags). Whenever you look at my sites each page is a minimum of 3-4 pages, some up to 6 or 7 and does not have a noticeable impact on load speeds, even 56K.

Exactly, these are the sort of small things that can make developing and maintaining sites a lot easier...

Also, this is obviously not just for .php, you just need to know the proper syntax for the language of choice...

**draggar** · 02-29-2008, 09:37 AM

Used correctly, PHP and CSS can make excellent sites, very professional looking, easy to maintain, and no need for "web creation" software (but I will admit, DreamWeaver is great for editing large sites).

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elivate Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Peter Last Online: Yesterday 03:30 PM iTrader: (30) Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,571 DNF$: 0 Location: Canada Country:	Some basic php tips... I just wanted to share a couple of simple tips that may help out some of those who are new to developing sites using .php One of the best tips I think is to use includes as often as you can. I always use an include for my main navigation menu and footer, and sometimes for my header, too... This allows you to make updates easily in one place, and saves a lot of time. It also reduces the chances of making a mistake and having conflicting information on your site... A basic include in php looks like this: Code: <? include("menu.php"); ?> Another thing you see a lot is a footer that has a copyright and a date, usually just the year, and it is out of date... Here is an easy way to avoid that problem: Code: <?php $today = date("Y"); ?> Copyright © <?=$today?> My Website. Anyway, these are just a couple of simple tips I thought I would share...

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draggar The Evil Mod Name: Ed Last Online: Yesterday 09:18 PM iTrader: (36) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,355 DNF$: 63 Location: South Florida Country:	I LOVE the include() command. It is the best for editing headers, footers, link bars, etc.. Plus, all it has to be is a plain old html page (with no <html><head><body> tags). Whenever you look at my sites each page is a minimum of 3-4 pages, some up to 6 or 7 and does not have a noticeable impact on load speeds, even 56K. __________________ Get a Parked.com account today! What's on Draggar's mind? Find out at http://www.draggar.net I'm always looking for dog breed domains

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draggar The Evil Mod Name: Ed Last Online: Yesterday 09:18 PM iTrader: (36) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,355 DNF$: 63 Location: South Florida Country:	Used correctly, PHP and CSS can make excellent sites, very professional looking, easy to maintain, and no need for "web creation" software (but I will admit, DreamWeaver is great for editing large sites). __________________ Get a Parked.com account today! What's on Draggar's mind? Find out at http://www.draggar.net I'm always looking for dog breed domains

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