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hegotup -> hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 1:38:08)

Hello,

I am a serious novice and was able to read the post and remove the hyperlink underline with the <style><!--
a {text-decoration: none; }
--></style>
When I viewed my site, initially there was no underline, however, when I went to a visited page, the hyperlinks had reappeared. I would appreciate any help that someone can give me. Thank you



jsgeare -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 7:20:36)

It is actually the hyperlink that came back, like some bothersome, good-fer-nuthin, obnoxious, free-loading cousin from down state who needs to stay a few days? Or is it really just underlining????? With no actual hyperlink?

If it really, really is the link, then my advice is to right-click that puppy, go to the hyperlink properties and remove the link -POOF! Ah, but you've done that already, you say.

But if its just underlining that's there, then highlight the text and click the U thingie to make it go away. And you've already tried that, too. I see.....

Or, or... or just ERASE that miserable, irritating bit of text and retype it! Been there? Done that? And that's why you've come here? I understand.

Know what else it could be? I'm not making this up: if the evil hyperlinks are appearing on your web site out there on the 'net (as opposed to just being previewed on yer PC) then maybe your browser needs to be refreshed! You could actually be looking at an old cached page and not the revised page you fixed (or thought you fixed). So, go there NOW and then refresh the browser...several times! I know this falls into the category of forgetting to plug something in, but it happens.

Know what else? I'm not making this one up, either -drove me nutz -NUTZ, I say- until I figured it out. Do you have any web accelerator stuff running....or does your IP provide the so-called "make your surfing 5 times faster" gimmick? Hmmmmmmm? If so, then the old page with evil links is being cached by THEM! Turn it off! Make it go away! THEN go view your page.

If NONE of this works, you may need to visit exorcisms.org for help. Or wait for someone who really understand this stuff to answer your post. Good luck!



coreybryant -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 7:59:37)

They might have come back because the link was visited? Check out CSS Pseudo-classes



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 13:39:30)

Thank you both. I tried all of that and for some reason the hyperlink is still appearing but now it is only on my index (home) page. Any suggestions? I looked at the HTML page and it still has the no text decoration tag. Also, I need to mention that I am using Frontpage 2000 so the toolbar underline function isn't available for hyperlinks. Also, the font no decoration isn't available under font formatting. I am going to try that link that you gave for the css. [:)]



coreybryant -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 14:08:16)

Did you add the CSS property for the visited hyperlink?



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 14:28:58)

Corey,

I would have to say probably not. I just added the <STYLE>
A {text-decoration: none;}
</STYLE>
above the body tag, which frontpage moved to between the head tags. I am just barely css literate (barely meaning I know what it is and how to do minor functions like font changes). my site is http://www.sweetiepeadesign.com. I would be eternally grateful if you had a minute to look at the site and tell me what I may have done wrong.

Thank you



coreybryant -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 14:41:58)

The a is mainly for the hyperlink. You should be using more like 
a:link {color: #FF0000}     /* unvisited link */
a:visited {color: #00FF00}  /* visited link */
a:hover {color: #FF00FF}   /* mouse over link */
a:active {color: #0000FF}   /* selected link */
since you are referring to a visited hyperlink. Make sure to place it in the <head> and to use 
<style type="text/css">

</style>
You should also be using a DOCTYPE as well. Fix Your Site With the Right DOCTYPE! will also help you out. And to get it to automatically add it check out DOCTYPE in FP2003



Reflect -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 14:43:52)

Welcome to OUtFront hegotup!

I stayed in bed [;)].

Anyway every hyperlink has four "States" being...

link
visited
hover
active

I remember them by...

love ha.

Anyway you have only declared the untouched link state or "link". You now have to declare the rest. The following link will go over that one...

http://www.quackit.com/css/css_hyperlinks.cfm

Take care,

Brian



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 15:46:54)

Corey,

Thanks again, 2 stupid questions: [sm=help.gif]

Where do I insert the doctype tag?
The script that you stated I should be using...does that go in a style sheet to which I would link the page or should I put that directly in the HTML tab?

gracious!



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 16:03:00)

Thank you Brian,

I didn't see your post. I am going to the link now!




coreybryant -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 16:05:43)

It is a style sheet - it can be internal or external.

The DOCTYPE is the first lines of your HTML page



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 17:05:29)

you are never going to believe this. I did everything that you guys said to do (I think) and now I do not have any hyperlinks just like I wanted. Now the problem is that on revisit, the title gif moves out of alignment almost off of the screen. UGH! I feel like Charlie Brown! please help. [:(]



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 17:06:21)

I meant I dont have any underlines



coreybryant -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 17:11:40)

Can you verify the URL - I am not able to bring it up



coreybryant -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 17:13:11)

Nevermind - you had two www in there. I do not see any problems myself except going to your order page. The SSL cert is issued to globat.com and not your domain name and you do realize that if you are emailing the CC number that it is not secure



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 17:42:20)

Corey,

Thank you. Try going to a page that you have already visited. That is when the title jumps off of the page. No, I didn't think about the fact that the results of the form were being emailed. Brilliant! How would I collect the information in a secure manner? I used the form wizard. Also, how can I get the security certificate issued to my site and not my webhost?

Thank you so very much!




hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 18:01:22)

now the hyperlink underline is back on my home page when revisited and the text title is off of the page



coreybryant -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 19:02:13)

quote:

ORIGINAL: hegotup
Try going to a page that you have already visited. That is when the title jumps off of the page.
Still not seeing it - I do see that your image http://www.sweetiepeadesign.com/index.10.gif - is a bit off - is that the title?
quote:

ORIGINAL: hegotup

No, I didn't think about the fact that the results of the form were being emailed. Brilliant! How would I collect the information in a secure manner?
Well email is not secure unless you use PGP to encrypt the email & decrypt it. Usually people use an electronic payment gateway, for example LinkPoint in conjunction with a merchant account. How are you accepting credit cards?
quote:

ORIGINAL: hegotup

Also, how can I get the security certificate issued to my site and not my webhost?
You have to contact your hosting company. They will give you your own IP address and generate a CSR. Then they will get the secure cert and install it on the server
quote:

ORIGINAL: hegotup

now the hyperlink underline is back on my home page when revisited and the text title is off of the page
You are referencing two style sheets
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="style%20sheet.css">
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="./">
and style%20sheet.css is blank. You also have 
<style fprolloverstyle>A:hover {color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: bold}
</style>

<STYLE>       
A	{text-decoration: none;}
</STYLE>
in your code which is a little redundant. Did you read the link that I gave you earlier on the W3 site? There is a certain way those have to appear



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 19:33:36)

Corey,

okay! I totally screwed that up! the title that I was referring to was the index 10 and I think that I fixed it by either removing the doctype that I must have put in the wrong place or deleting the external css. Frontpage must have generated the 2nd script reference to css in HTML. I am accepting credit cards through a virtual gateway. I have shopsite starter from my webhost, but I can't add any formatting to the shopping page so I elected not to use it. Os chopping cart was also available with the same restrictions so I thought it best to use the gateway. All of your assistance is greatly appreciated.




coreybryant -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 20:08:57)

What electronic payment gateway are you using? Most have an API or a their own secure web page to capture and process credit cards



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/17/2006 20:25:43)

paypal virtual terminal webpayments pro



Reflect -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/18/2006 9:28:57)

I would rename your style sheet. It will resolve but you REALLY want to stay away from:

File names that use spaces
Mixing casing, example Index.html

Take care,

Brian



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/18/2006 9:46:39)

Brian,

Thank you! Should I rename my files that use underscores like about_us. I don't see any files with mixed cases, did you? I was told that the underscores and/or hyphens made it easier for search engines to index my site. I haven't had much luck with the search engines.

hegotup



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/18/2006 9:50:12)

Brian,

Thanks a million- I found it! and changed it promptly.

Take care,

hegotup



coreybryant -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/18/2006 10:17:14)

quote:

ORIGINAL: hegotup

paypal virtual terminal webpayments pro
They have an API which you can integrate within your secure website.



Reflect -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/18/2006 14:24:39)

quote:

I was told that the underscores and/or hyphens made it easier for search engines to index my site.


I wouldn't use either, I always use hyphens as SEs see this as a delimiter. A little documentation...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=google%2Bdelimiter&btnG=Google+Search

Take care,

Brian



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/18/2006 19:03:56)

thank you for the information on the hyphens vs underscores. It seems like hyphens are the way to go. I am going to change that now.

take care,

hegotup



hegotup -> RE: hyperlink underline reappeared (1/18/2006 19:08:08)

Thanks Corey,

I am going to check on their API and try to get that integrated.

take care,
hegotup



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