I have a website www.askyoucook.com.I had someone on dp make includes files for me in php .i am using html .It looks like the includes file are working ,but the links on the sidebar are not and other also .One of my page are all out of wack . See link http://www.askyourcook.com/Maindishes/maindishes.html Can someone please take at look and let me know how to fix these problem I am a rookie Thank you Terry
The links on the side bar are trying to load files such as soupsalad.html and appetizers_snacks.html but cannot find the files. In your side bar file (you said you used includes so if its not in the index file they have to be somewhere maybe header) change the <a href=""> to the right location or upload the file with those files names. If you go into a little more detail I might be able to help..
In my browser that page is off center. The sidebar appears to be Google ads, but no ads are there. Symmetry is imperative and when the page is unbalanced your visitors feel the same thing. I don't know who did that for you and I am not consulting on this job currently, but it should be fixed by the original designer. If not, give me a shout and we will figure this out. You deserve better than that.
If you are using .php additions, like a comment box or email box, etc., that page MUST have the .php extension. The server reads that and then knows it must search out the .php code associated with your add in. Otherwise no, you never have to use a .php extension. Generally, when you make a site it will be .htm. html. Occasionally, on a windows only server .asp, but even there .htm .html are standard. .asp is the same function as .php on a windows based server. Does that help?