Question by Hamilton G: Is there a site with step by step instructions on using Adobe Flash to create animated MySpace layouts?
I have been searching for days and cant find a thing yet. I do not want to use someone elses code, I want to build my own personalized flash myspace for my band. I own Adobe Flash and Photoshop, and I have heard that Web Designers use these programs in building myspace pages. I have used these programs in building websites before, but never a myspace. Has anyone built a flash myspace from scratch and can give me some tips?
please dont respond with “lovemyflash.com” or “flaashy.com” I do not want to use a premade template, I want to create a unique one.
Best answer:
Answer by aondrea S
MySpace doesn’t allow flash or javascript, which you will need to make those animated layouts.
Maybe its time you consider getting you own .com to get away from those limitations.
A) First, you need to know how to create a Web page before you can put it on the Web (obviously). This means you should start learning a little about the language of Web pages — XHTML. Here is short a step-by-step tutorial to help you create your first Web page in XHTML:
http://missingmethods.com/Programing/H/HTML.html#create
B) You may want to consider using Adobe CS3 Web suite premium to help you create and design your site: It includes flash, dreamweaver, fireworks, illustrator, and more.
C) When you are ready to put your pages on the Web, you will be ready to get a Web host company that will let the whole world see your pages. I learned about my Web host through a book called Creating Web Sites:The Missing Manual.
D) Your Web host will let you choose your domain name. I chose MissingMethods.com. As you can see, it was inspired by the book I read.
Let me leave you with this helpful link:
1)
http://missingmethods.com/Programing/W/Web_site_creation.html
This link gives you a review of what I just mentioned, but also provides a link to download Dreamweaver CS3 free, tips on what you should look for in a Web host, some links to Web hosts you might want to consider, links to the book, and a link to a Dreamweaver Tutorial to get you started.
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