Javascripts

Cool little information pop-up windows, date and time stamps, nifty effects, and other bits of magic can easily be done with java scripts.  You can find dozens of sites which offer free java scripts by going to your favorite search engine and typing in "free java script" as your key words.

J-Bots by Webs Unlimited:

If you want access to dozens of great java scripts, the best bang for your buck is J-Bots.  This program installs into your FrontPage program so you have quick and easy access to these scripts right at your fingertips.

J-Bots Plus 2002 sells for $99.00 and offers 87 scripts plus a lot more.
J-Bots 2002 sells for $49.00 and offers 40 of the most popular scripts.

Dynamic Drive:

If you want great free scripts, our favorite place is Dynamic Drive.  From great drop-down and pull-out navigation effects to some fun form effects, we think you will enjoy surfing around their site.

As with any special effects, use a bit of restraint on your site.  Any visitor has the option to surf the web with java scripting "turned off" on their computer.  Some or all of your hard work may not be visible to all viewers.

Do it Yourself:

Browser Resize:

Easily resize your browser window by typing the following into the address bar, adjusting the numbers to reflect the screen size you want: javascript:resizeTo(800,760);moveTo(0,0)

Add to Favorites:

Put this in the head tag:
<script>
function BookmarkPageNameHere()
{
if (document.all)
{
window.external.AddFavorite(location.href,'PageNameHere');
}
else
{
alert("Netscape users: To add this site to your bookmarks click 'OK' then press (CTRL-D)");
}
}
</script>

Then put this where you want the link to be:

<a href="javascript:void(0)" onClick="BookmarkPageNameHere
();">Bookmark this page</a>

Hide Email Address from Spam Harvesters:

<SCRIPT language="javascript">
<!--
var contact = "Contact Us"
var email = "webmaster"
var emailHost = "yourname.com"
document.write("<a href=" + "mail" + "to:" + email + "@" + emailHost+ ">" + contact + "</a>" + ".")
//-->
</SCRIPT>