First broken image

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I've finally been successful at publishing my site for the first time (using FP2003), but my only .jpg image is broken. I've checked the path and it seems to match the path I've set up in the index.html file. The image appears in FP, but not at the site. I'm sure this seems like a trivial question to all of you, but once I figure out why this image is broken, I'll be back in the game. My site is at www.treesleigh.com. Thank you!

-Todd
 
Clicking the link you provide, I get nothing but a directory listing of files -
you need an "index" page on your site to show as the first page to prevent this
list being shown - this depends on your host but it is usually something like
"default.html" or "home.html" or more commonly "index.htm".

Also I notice your site is in the folder "mysite". It should in the home
directory, else your visitors are just going to see that file listing.

Did you upload the "images" folder where the missing image should be?


Todd said:
I've finally been successful at publishing my site for the first time (using
FP2003), but my only .jpg image is broken. I've checked the path and it seems to
match the path I've set up in the index.html file. The image appears in FP, but
not at the site. I'm sure this seems like a trivial question to all of you, but
once I figure out why this image is broken, I'll be back in the game. My site is
at www.treesleigh.com. Thank you!
 
Kinda looks like Todd uploaded a folder not a website, a minor inconveinence :-)


| Clicking the link you provide, I get nothing but a directory listing of files -
| you need an "index" page on your site to show as the first page to prevent this
| list being shown - this depends on your host but it is usually something like
| "default.html" or "home.html" or more commonly "index.htm".
|
| Also I notice your site is in the folder "mysite". It should in the home
| directory, else your visitors are just going to see that file listing.
|
| Did you upload the "images" folder where the missing image should be?
|
|
| | > I've finally been successful at publishing my site for the first time (using
| FP2003), but my only .jpg image is broken. I've checked the path and it seems to
| match the path I've set up in the index.html file. The image appears in FP, but
| not at the site. I'm sure this seems like a trivial question to all of you, but
| once I figure out why this image is broken, I'll be back in the game. My site is
| at www.treesleigh.com. Thank you!
| >
| > -Todd
|
|
 
Ok Andrew, I started over and created the index.html file in the root directory, so now the site is shown instead of the folders. Thanks for that. However, the image is still broken. When you asked if I uploaded the 'images' folder, the answer is actually no because it was already created by my web host, along with a folder named '_private'. I just uploaded the 'logo.jpg' file into the existing 'images' folder. Do I even need the 'images' folder and just upload my image into the root directory along with the 'index.html' file?
 
Yah, you just got things a little outta wack, but you can fix it.

You're designing off line with local copy right, then Publishing to online server...right?

Just open your local copy, go to index page and delete that logo image (don't worry it's not going anywhere really), Save the page, then re-insert the logo image. Make sure you Imported the logo image into the Images Folder first...then insert it from there. Save page. Recalculate Hyperlinks. RePublish. That should fix the link.


| Ok Andrew, I started over and created the index.html file in the root directory, so now the site is shown instead of the folders. Thanks for that. However, the image is still broken. When you asked if I uploaded the 'images' folder, the answer is actually no because it was already created by my web host, along with a folder named '_private'. I just uploaded the 'logo.jpg' file into the existing 'images' folder. Do I even need the 'images' folder and just upload my image into the root directory along with the 'index.html' file?
|
| "Andrew Murray" wrote:
|
| > Clicking the link you provide, I get nothing but a directory listing of files -
| > you need an "index" page on your site to show as the first page to prevent this
| > list being shown - this depends on your host but it is usually something like
| > "default.html" or "home.html" or more commonly "index.htm".
| >
| > Also I notice your site is in the folder "mysite". It should in the home
| > directory, else your visitors are just going to see that file listing.
| >
| > Did you upload the "images" folder where the missing image should be?
| >
| >
| > | > > I've finally been successful at publishing my site for the first time (using
| > FP2003), but my only .jpg image is broken. I've checked the path and it seems to
| > match the path I've set up in the index.html file. The image appears in FP, but
| > not at the site. I'm sure this seems like a trivial question to all of you, but
| > once I figure out why this image is broken, I'll be back in the game. My site is
| > at www.treesleigh.com. Thank you!
| > >
| > > -Todd
| >
| >
| >
 
Yes Crash, I'm working with a local copy and then publishing to my server. I went through your instructions, but now the URL for the link in 'index.html' is just "images/logo.jpg" and is still broken. Also, what do you mean by "Recalculate Hyperlinks"?
 
I just started the whole site over from scratch and I'm down to the bare bones, just a little text and one image. Still, the image is broken. It's got to be something with the way the folders are set up or something. Is there a particular way I should have my folders set up on my hard drive? I wouldn't think so. Frustration level has increased from 3 to 4.
 
Check that case of the filename and link to the file actually match.

--
==============================================
Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
WEBMASTER Resources(tm)

FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
==============================================


Todd said:
I just started the whole site over from scratch and I'm down to the bare bones, just a little text
and one image. Still, the image is broken. It's got to be something with the way the folders are
set up or something. Is there a particular way I should have my folders set up on my hard drive? I
wouldn't think so. Frustration level has increased from 3 to 4.instructions, but now the URL for the link in 'index.html' is just "images/logo.jpg" and is still
broken. Also, what do you mean by "Recalculate Hyperlinks"?going anywhere really), Save the page, then re-insert the logo image. Make sure you Imported the
logo image into the Images Folder first...then insert it from there. Save page. Recalculate
Hyperlinks. RePublish. That should fix the link.site is shown instead of the folders. Thanks for that. However, the image is still broken. When
you asked if I uploaded the 'images' folder, the answer is actually no because it was already
created by my web host, along with a folder named '_private'. I just uploaded the 'logo.jpg' file
into the existing 'images' folder. Do I even need the 'images' folder and just upload my image into
the root directory along with the 'index.html' file?
 
Todd:

I would also add my two cents worth: sooner rather than
later, I would suggest you make a trip to your favorite
bookstore and pick up a copy of a book that covers your
version of Front Page. It always helps to understand the
concepts of a program and books are much better at this
than fighting through the software on your own. Taking a
class is another way.

My favorite book on Front Page is by Jim Buyens who
contributes to this forum. There are others that are very
good as well.
-----Original Message-----
I just started the whole site over from scratch and I'm
down to the bare bones, just a little text and one
image. Still, the image is broken. It's got to be
something with the way the folders are set up or
something. Is there a particular way I should have my
folders set up on my hard drive? I wouldn't think so.
Frustration level has increased from 3 to 4.publishing to my server. I went through your
instructions, but now the URL for the link
in 'index.html' is just "images/logo.jpg" and is still
broken. Also, what do you mean by "Recalculate
Hyperlinks"?delete that logo image (don't worry it's not going
anywhere really), Save the page, then re-insert the logo
image. Make sure you Imported the logo image into the
Images Folder first...then insert it from there. Save
page. Recalculate Hyperlinks. RePublish. That should fix
the link.message (e-mail address removed)...index.html file in the root directory, so now the site is
shown instead of the folders. Thanks for that. However,
the image is still broken. When you asked if I uploaded
the 'images' folder, the answer is actually no because it
was already created by my web host, along with a folder
named '_private'. I just uploaded the 'logo.jpg' file
into the existing 'images' folder. Do I even need
the 'images' folder and just upload my image into the
root directory along with the 'index.html' file?
 
Eureka! I figured it out! That particular logo file is actually corrupted somehow. As soon as I uploaded a completely different image, it showed up immediately. When I re-published the site with the old file again, it was broken. I don't understand why, but there must be something wrong with that file (boy, is my logo designer in hot water!). Thanks to everyone for helping. It confirms that I am publishing right, if nothing else.
 
Make sure your designer didn't give you CYMK version which is for commercial printing, for the web
you need a RGB version.

--
==============================================
Thomas A. Rowe (Microsoft MVP - FrontPage)
WEBMASTER Resources(tm)

FrontPage Resources, WebCircle, MS KB Quick Links, etc.
==============================================


Todd said:
Eureka! I figured it out! That particular logo file is actually corrupted somehow. As soon as I
uploaded a completely different image, it showed up immediately. When I re-published the site with
the old file again, it was broken. I don't understand why, but there must be something wrong with
that file (boy, is my logo designer in hot water!). Thanks to everyone for helping. It confirms
that I am publishing right, if nothing else.
 
Thomas: Thanks for the information. I didn't realize there was more than one type of .JPG. I'll ask if they are RGB or not.

Rick: I appreciate your two cents, and you're right, I do need to grab a book on FP. My problem is that I'm an HTML old-timer and have been using notepad and FTP, and I didn't realize that using FP was so different until now. Is the book you recommend called, "Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 Inside Out"? It got great reviews on Amazon and I'd rather support an author that is active in discussion groups.
 
If you open the image in an image editing program..like Photoshop you'd look in Image/Mode, that will show you what mode it is...RGB, CMYK, Grayscale etc...

Most image editors worth their salt will tell ya.

Inside Out is great...the author is on this NG as well as a few other writer/gurus....this is THE place for answers!


| Thomas: Thanks for the information. I didn't realize there was more than one type of .JPG. I'll ask if they are RGB or not.
|
| Rick: I appreciate your two cents, and you're right, I do need to grab a book on FP. My problem is that I'm an HTML old-timer and have been using notepad and FTP, and I didn't realize that using FP was so different until now. Is the book you recommend called, "Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 Inside Out"? It got great reviews on Amazon and I'd rather support an author that is active in discussion groups.
|
| "Rick Budde" wrote:
|
| > Todd:
| >
| > I would also add my two cents worth: sooner rather than
| > later, I would suggest you make a trip to your favorite
| > bookstore and pick up a copy of a book that covers your
| > version of Front Page. It always helps to understand the
| > concepts of a program and books are much better at this
| > than fighting through the software on your own. Taking a
| > class is another way.
| >
| > My favorite book on Front Page is by Jim Buyens who
| > contributes to this forum. There are others that are very
| > good as well.
| >
| > >-----Original Message-----
| > >I just started the whole site over from scratch and I'm
| > down to the bare bones, just a little text and one
| > image. Still, the image is broken. It's got to be
| > something with the way the folders are set up or
| > something. Is there a particular way I should have my
| > folders set up on my hard drive? I wouldn't think so.
| > Frustration level has increased from 3 to 4.
| > >
| > >"Todd" wrote:
| > >
| > >> Yes Crash, I'm working with a local copy and then
| > publishing to my server. I went through your
| > instructions, but now the URL for the link
| > in 'index.html' is just "images/logo.jpg" and is still
| > broken. Also, what do you mean by "Recalculate
| > Hyperlinks"?
| > >>
| > >> "Crash Gordon®" wrote:
| > >>
| > >> > Yah, you just got things a little outta wack, but
| > you can fix it.
| > >> >
| > >> > You're designing off line with local copy right,
| > then Publishing to online server...right?
| > >> >
| > >> > Just open your local copy, go to index page and
| > delete that logo image (don't worry it's not going
| > anywhere really), Save the page, then re-insert the logo
| > image. Make sure you Imported the logo image into the
| > Images Folder first...then insert it from there. Save
| > page. Recalculate Hyperlinks. RePublish. That should fix
| > the link.
| > >> >
| > >> >
| > message | > (e-mail address removed)...
| > >> > | Ok Andrew, I started over and created the
| > index.html file in the root directory, so now the site is
| > shown instead of the folders. Thanks for that. However,
| > the image is still broken. When you asked if I uploaded
| > the 'images' folder, the answer is actually no because it
| > was already created by my web host, along with a folder
| > named '_private'. I just uploaded the 'logo.jpg' file
| > into the existing 'images' folder. Do I even need
| > the 'images' folder and just upload my image into the
| > root directory along with the 'index.html' file?
| > >> > |
| > >> > | "Andrew Murray" wrote:
| > >> > |
| > >> > | > Clicking the link you provide, I get nothing but
| > a directory listing of files -
| > >> > | > you need an "index" page on your site to show as
| > the first page to prevent this
| > >> > | > list being shown - this depends on your host but
| > it is usually something like
| > >> > | > "default.html" or "home.html" or more
| > commonly "index.htm".
| > >> > | >
| > >> > | > Also I notice your site is in the
| > folder "mysite". It should in the home
| > >> > | > directory, else your visitors are just going to
| > see that file listing.
| > >> > | >
| > >> > | > Did you upload the "images" folder where the
| > missing image should be?
| > >> > | >
| > >> > | >
| > message
| > >> > | > | > (e-mail address removed)...
| > >> > | > > I've finally been successful at publishing my
| > site for the first time (using
| > >> > | > FP2003), but my only .jpg image is broken. I've
| > checked the path and it seems to
| > >> > | > match the path I've set up in the index.html
| > file. The image appears in FP, but
| > >> > | > not at the site. I'm sure this seems like a
| > trivial question to all of you, but
| > >> > | > once I figure out why this image is broken, I'll
| > be back in the game. My site is
| > >> > | > at www.treesleigh.com. Thank you!
| > >> > | > >
| > >> > | > > -Todd
| > >> > | >
| > >> > | >
| > >> > | >
| > >> >
| > >.
| > >
| >
 

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