WebTV Most Frequently Asked
Questions in GeoCities
Hello, This page is set up so that you see the most
frequently asked questions and the most easiest answers in
order to help you build a better page. If you dont see your
question on the list, send it to us so we can help others
that may have the same problems.
Q. Since I use WebTV do my
graphics HAVE to be loaded into my files?
A. YES.... WebTV users can use the Star Blvd
Transloader
to load anything needed into their files so there is no
reason for remote linking.
Remote Linking is when you use the URL of a gif,jpg,etc
from anothers page. By doing this, you slow down the site
from where the gif comes from and slow down your site as
well. Once it is in your files it becomes yours and loads
quickly. If you are not familiar with Star Blvd, you
may
contact any one of the CLs on the list and we can walk you
through it step by step. It will be to your benefit to
learn how to upload these things to your files. This will
keep everyone happy, You, the site you borrow from, and
GeoCities.
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Q. Can WebTV users use the new
GeoBuilder, or Yahoo Pagebuilder?
A. NO...Geobuilder and Pagebuilder require the use of
"Windows" and
webtv does not have this option. If you are a WebTV user
with little HTML knowledge, your will be better to use the
BASIC Editor in the File Manager.
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Q. Can I use the EZ
Upload?
A. NO...This option is for PC users
only. this allows
them to pull things from their harddrive and load them into
their Geo files. Again the BASIC Editor is the best way to
start out.
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Q. I have 2 homepages in
Geocities can I use the Universal Login?
A YES....GeoCities has introduced a
new Universal Login
and has added a "Log OUT" option that can be found in your
File Manager. (it is a red box near the top) If
you
choose to switch file managers, click on the log out
button, and it will take you back to the "Members Page"
where you originally logged in. Just enter in your new
membername and password for your other site and it will
take you to a second "members page" on the left will be a
MENU click on "file manager" and it will take you to the
page where you can enter into the new sites files. If
for some reason this
does not work for you, there is always the option to turn
off your webtv unit and relog in that way.
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Q. How do I add a second page
to my website?
A. Using the BASIC Editor go through
the same steps of
aking your first page and when you get to when you get to
where it says "LINKS", that is where you will add the URL
of your index.html (first page) this will go in the box on
the LEFT. In the Description box on the RIGHT, you can put
"HOME" this will allow visitors to go from your second page
to your first page. Then go back to your index.html
(first page) and add the URL in the box on the LEFT for
your second page and in the Description box you can put
"Page 2". This will tie them together. Keep in mind that
the use of "HOME" and "Page2" are just examples. you may
put whatver you like to describe your pages.
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Q. How do I link URLs to
Graphics?
A. to link a URL to a graphic you will
need to use this
code. <A HREF="URL of link"><IMG SRC="URL of
gif"></A>
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Q. Can I add music to my site
and if so, How?
A. Yes Music can be added to your
site. Please make sure
to load midis etc. to your GeoCities files first. They can
be added using the Embed SRC and BGsound codes like used in
your email signature box. Example: <EMBED SRC="http:URL of midi" HIDDEN="TRUE"
AUTOSTART="TRUE"> <NOEMBED*> <!-- non
Netscape browsers --> <BGSOUND SRC="URL of
midi"> </NOEMBED> Using BOTH of the
above codes on your page ensures that PC users as well as
Webtv users will be able to hear your music.
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Q. Why cant I see some Border
Backgrounds on my site?
A. After the summer upgrade last year we were
not able to see
certain backgrounds (mostly borders) anymore in our sites.
There are still some out there that we can use but THEY
MUST be loaded into your GeoCities files. We will do our
best to add border backgrounds to this site in order for
you to have easy access. We currently have a wonderful
group of CLs that are creating some beautiful backgrounds
and gifs for this site. Please come back for updates.
Since the 99 WebTV Upgrade it seems the bug dealing with border backgrounds has been fixed. If you are still having trouble with borders please contact us.
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Q. Can Webtv use Meta
tags?
A. This is a tricky question. While webtv does not
support the Meta tag, if you use it the PC world will be
able to pick up your site. However, you run the risk of
having your backgrounds not show or have your page be
disable in some way. This information has come to me
through WebTV themselves. I was not clear on this so I
called to make sure. If anyone knows of a way around this
problem please let us know so we can pass it on to others.
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Q. Why cant I access my GeoCities email account?
A. WebTV is not able to retrieve messages sent to the GeoCities email account. It is suggewsted that if you use WebTV that you have all GeoCities email forwarded to your WebTV accunt. This can be done through your profile editor, simply follow the email links.
You may also use another email account for your contacts from visitors such as YaHoo, Hotmail, etc...
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