Themes/Template Help Request

[eClips]

I am searching for a way to create one page that contains all the static pieces (same on every page) of my site (ie. menu bar, links columns, etc.) in one file and then have each subsequent page "call" the master page each time they load. Does this make any sense?? Check out my site here for a better understanding:

http://www.schmidtastic.com/HTML/news.html

I want to keep the top, left, and far right pieces the same on every page. My whole goal of this is to be able to update these sections of my site once without having to update every page every time. I DON'T WANT TO USE FRAMES either. Is this possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated (it would save me a ton of time too).

Thanks,
eClips

 

[DeZiner]

Basically using perl or coldfusion you can create headers footers or include files. I don't think this is poosible with straight HTML DeZiner
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[EugenePaliev]

Hello eClips!

There are two ways:

1) include file as DeZiner said. Just want to add that you may choose from big number of Server-Side techniques (Perl, ColdFusion + ASP, JSP, PHP, etc.) but you may use this technique also with straight HTML, but
a) your hosting provider must have server configured to support include files with HTML (to know it contact your hosting provider);
b) save your files with extension .shtml (basic .html or .htm is not enough).


2) use HTML editor such as Macromedia DreamWeaver that allows to build Templates and then create all your files using these Templates.
Here is a link to DreamWeaver's forum where you may find more detailed information - forum248

Good Luck!