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frame
n.
Something
composed of parts fitted and joined together.
A
structure that gives shape or support: the frame of a
house.
An
open structure or rim for encasing, holding, or
bordering: a window frame; the frame of a mirror.
A
closed, often rectangular border of drawn or printed
lines.
Computer
Science.
A
feature that divides a browser's window into
separate segments that can be scrolled independently
of each other.
They
forgot the most important defininition: THEY
REALLY PISS OFF THE WEBSTALKER.
That's
right, that's the subject of this week's column. Frames. The
only worse thing out there is the x10 popunder and it's
friends. Now don't get me wrong, frames in the hand of a
professional could be useful. Maybe. But I haven't
run across an intelligent
use of frames. Unfortunately, Indy webmasters seem to be
in love with the frame. No, actually they are in lust with
the frame. Using frames is a way to shout "Hey! Look at
my HTML skills!", when unfortunately they
really shout "Frames suck like wet bananas on a cloudy
day..."
So let's take
a look at a site, which may have great features, but does
the use of frames help or hurt? So let's welcome our first
contestant:
PWF
Northeast
Things start
out really promising with this site. A nice splash page to
welcome you to the site with a news blurb about the return
of Ricky Steamboat. A simple yet elegant flash animation of
the PWF logo rounds things out nicely. Click on the
Steamboat photo and you get all the info you need on his upcoming
seminar, plus nifty flash animation of the famous
Savage/Steamboat match. Now let's head to the main site.
Hey, there's a menu with a promising list of features. This
might be good.
But wait.
No.... it can't be. Yep. A tiny little frame sitting there.
Well, just because there's a frame on the main page doesn't
mean all hope is lost. Unless of course every page opens inside
of that little frame. And wouldn't you know it? EVERY
PAGE OPENS INSIDE OF THE DAMN FRAME. So, let me get this
straight. I bought a 17 inch monitor running at 1024x768
resolution and you are putting all of your content in a 4
inch by 4 inch box? Check out the screenshot to see what I
am talking about...
So click on anything on that
menu sidebar and it opens up in the little window. And I
don't think this would annoy me if there wasn't stuff
worth seeing on this site. Loads of up to date info on
this site. A nice set of rankings for each belt along
with pic of the title holder. And you have to love the
results section that goes back to 2002. There's a very
complete title history, as well as pages featuring most
of the talent. You can buy t-shirts and advance tickets
as well. A couple of videos available for download, and
a tedious Wyld-side feature round out the site. So let's
go to the scorecard:
Content:
graphics:
Average at
best, but bonus points for the title page flash (14 out
of 20 points)
information: First
class. Almost everything you need to know is on the
site. (28 out of 35 points)
Presentation:
creativity:
Nothing
very groundbreaking here. Standard features that every
Indy site should have. (12 out of 20 points)
web design: The
individual pages themselves are neat and tidy. Easy to
follow menu but limiting this great content to the
hellish frame is unconscionable. (8 out of 25 points)
TOTAL SCORE: 62 out of a
possible 100 (C)
Time for the
portion of this column we call: Quick
Hits
He may be the King of
Old School, but Steve
Corino's site
suffers from frame-itis in it's severest form.
However, it is worth a visit to check out his latest
commentary where he gives us the scoop on Japanese
bondage bars, transexuals, and the mystery of Low Ki's
race. Some funny stuff.
Not sure why I thought
of this but, Talia
has an interesting site with lots of pink.
And I know it's not
wrestling related, but tis the season for peeps and
those who love them. Find out everything you need to
know on the big peeps
link page.
Gripes?
Complaints? Want to recommend a great site? Feel free
to contact the Webstalker at webstalker@sent.com
That's all for
now....
Consider me,
404'ed
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