how to store common web content separately

[redss]

I have several web pages that all share the same graphical menu on top and the left, and I want to store that common html in its own file and include a reference to it in my content pages.

what is the easiest way to do that and be able to preview the completed pages in my browser? (without using php/asp/cfm, etc)

I am under the understanding that server side includes require the use of a web server to populate with the contents of the included file (making local preview difficult when not connected to the server), and besides, most websites I see have a .html extension not .shtml extension, so what technique are they using so that all the pages don't have to be individually updated when the top menu needs to be changed?

 

[jstreich]

What I was saying is that it doesn't take all that much time to do simple things like make a <noframes> tag, add ALTs to images and avoid javascript/popup windows... and still have a an intresting site... Even if there is content that cannot be processed by every browser, it is wise to at least display a message about what the page is, and why the user can't veiw it properly. It's not that hard... really.

As for the matter at hand, most if not all of the posts are topical in some sence. Remeber that we aren't just poting the solutions for the first poster, but rather for anyone else who will have this problem in the future... Before asking a question, always search to see if it's been asked, right? So, these concerns may not be present to the parent, but it is also important for the future visters/posters.

 

[CliveC]

jstreich, Please see my new thread.

thread215-587243

Clive

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