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pjman
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Posted: 2001-Sep-25 08:59
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Does anyone have any experience with the host, Host Rocket. There plans look good. Just wondering if they're worth it?



TheFly
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Posted: 2001-Nov-13 21:24
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I am thinking about using a free template. they have the following code for email that activates "Outlook Exprees"

<a HREF="Mailto:{MyDomain}.com"><U>E-Mail Us</U></a>

Will this work on all email programs? or should I be looking for something else?



kay
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Posted: 1999-Dec-05 23:01
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Does anyone know where I can get a free customisable script into which I can input unlimited quotes and a random one will appear to users?

Thanks

Kay http://www.allymcbeal.org.uk



Roastbeef
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Posted: 2001-Oct-15 16:11
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I've been administering three sites on HR since June. In that time, I've gone through a hardware failure resulting in complete data loss (no backups offered at that point); been double-billed two quarters in a row (resolved); and less than enthusiastic about the rather immature and weak support offered. You get what you pay for with HR.

There are some benefits: they're cheap, uptime is decent (despite that server crash), and they have nice features and a good control panel and support forums. However, I would suggest looking elsewhere. Do a search for 'HostRocket' at http://www.webhostingtalk.com/ and I'm sure you'll see similiar responses. In fact, I'm looking for an alternative to HR that must meet ALL of these requirements:

  • At least 300 MB storage (RAID protected)
  • Full daily backups
  • At least 10 GB/monthly transfer
  • At least 10 POP Email accounts with forwarding
  • FrontPage 2000/2002 extensions support
  • Full access to web log files including referrer data
  • PHP
  • At least 10 MySQL databases
  • User-friendly control panel
  • Quick and PROFESSIONAL support
  • Excellent track-record/mature company
  • Under $25/month

Any recommendations? Thanks! Give HR a few years to mature and they will be a great host.



baffled
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Posted: 2001-Nov-14 17:41
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You just use a standard mail link and it will launch whatever default mail program they have:

<a HREF="mailto:yourname@yourdomain.com">mail me</a>




Rey Nuņez
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Posted: 1999-Dec-06 01:53
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Here's a page with a variety of scripts for random quips: http://javascript.internet.com/messages/



ggrot
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Posted: 2001-Oct-15 17:12
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They've got a nice feature on their control panel that lets you download a tarball of your entire site at any point in time that you want. Granted, they should handle their own backups, but I make use of this feature. I've had some pretty good experiences actually, and the price is right.



TheFly
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Posted: 2001-Nov-15 21:23
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Thanks much for the info....



theprof
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Posted: 1999-Dec-06 02:02
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I really don't recomend the random quote javascript. us e a cgi script with SSI instead.



Tom McGregor
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Posted: 2001-Nov-02 22:56
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I did a lot of research and picked http://www.cihost.com. 1000mb storage, up 30 gig of data traffic, great interface and the support is good. I am not sure if that special is still on.



craigjl
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Posted: 2001-Dec-05 16:38
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Do yourself a favor and use the following script to protect your address from summy harvestors.
code:
<script language="JavaScript">
<!-- Begin
<!-- email address protection
cmd = "mailto:";
at = "@";
addme = "myusername";
post = "mydomain.com";
document.write('<a href=\"' + cmd + addme + at + post + '\">');
document.write(addme + at + post + '</a>');
// End -->
</script>

Just change the sections that start with "my" to the correct portions of your real email address.



naturekey
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Posted: 1999-Dec-06 13:57
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You could also try
www.dynamicdrive.com

They have some scripts like this.





PCInk
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Posted: 2001-Dec-05 20:52
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No it doesn't work with all browsers. It works with IE, NN, Mozilla and Opera which is about 99% of visitors. Other visitors will probably realise their browser does not support the format.

Using the JavaScript method is a good idea but not all users have JavaScript turned on. You may be cutting out visitors who will not even see your address.



Kenny
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Posted: 2001-Dec-05 21:33
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personally I cant stand these.

I use eurdora and pegasus for different mails from different sites.

I dont use outlook express nor want to as I read alot of viruses spead through it.

While trying to mail link trade offers, of course my outlook dont start and you cant even copy and paste the address in. But have to hand type it in eurdora.

I like form mailers and I think they look more professional.

I use jack's formmailer... http://www.lumbroso.com/scripts/formmail.php

If your host will run PHP and you would like some help let me know.




Kenny
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Posted: 2001-Dec-05 22:27
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Very sorry!!!!

I looked at your site after.
You allready use Matt's formmailer.
They look great too!!

I would stay with those. Or at least still offer them too.




jkcity
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Posted: 2001-Dec-06 02:46
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"Using the JavaScript method is a good idea but not all users have JavaScript turned on. You may be cutting out visitors who will not even see your address"

yer, you could add a noscript tag though with the email address as somthing like youname@Nospam-yourdomain.com most people know what that means anyhow.





Curt
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Posted: 2001-Dec-06 19:59
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Take this code:
quote:
email="<a href=\"mailto:"+
"username"+
"@domain.com\">"+
"username"+
"@domain.com</a>"
document.write(email)
...and save it to an external file called: email.js (or some other file name)

Wherever you wish to show your email address, insert the following code:

quote:
<script language="JavaScript" src="/email.js"></script>
<noscript><img src="/email.gif"></noscript>
Note: email.gif is an image representation of your email address and is only shown when a person has JavaScript deactivated (that's what the NOSCRIPT tags are for). At least the person will still be able to see your address and the harvesters won't be able to read the image. The HTML between the noscript tags will be hidden for people with JavaScript enabled.

You could make the JavaScript email link script more complex too if you wish.



ggrot
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Posted: 2001-Dec-07 00:05
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Or you could just block email harvester's user agents in your server configs.



Sinoed
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Posted: 2001-Dec-09 17:38
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You can also try this script which has anti-spam stuff built in: http://willmaster.com/master/feedback/index.shtml . Just a suggestion but always display an email address (in an image) for those of us that don't use 'typical' mail programs and hate forms..



jkcity
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Posted: 2001-Dec-10 05:00
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"Or you could just block email harvester's user agents in your server configs."

That woudl be extremly difficult if not impossible.


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