I had an idea for a Website - Developers

I was thinking about how I have to switch from tab to tab to view all the websites I want to view, and if it would be easier to have them all on one page, sort of like Google Reader, but you could interact with them. I imagine widgets of many sizes, each in their own rounded-corner boxes, which you could drag and drop to fit into you screen. At first we would include several widgets for the most popular websites, (Facebook, Twitter, Gmail / Yahoo Mail, Reddit, YouTube) but as the website got more popular, web developers would make widgets for their site. I came up with a basic mockup, of what it would look like. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/7oWcM.png[/IMG] The key here would be to allow users to customize their pages using an intuitive drag and drop system. The reason I'm posting this here is to see what people think, to get criticism on the design, and to see if anyone would be interested in co-developing / co-designing it (I know basic C++ and HTML, but this would require Flash or Javascript). Tell me what you think!

So, a bunch of IFrames?

[QUOTE=supersnail11;27467954]So, a bunch of IFrames?[/QUOTE]Those are called divs with padding/margin.

Seems alright, although it can be done without flash easily, for this design I recommend a fluid grid layout (google it)

[QUOTE=new;27468029]Those are called divs with padding/margin.[/QUOTE] Wouldn't it need to be iframes to achieve what he's doing?

[QUOTE=Qombat;27468062]Wouldn't it need to be iframes to achieve what he's doing?[/QUOTE]I was hoping they would code them to fit the design, but still have the features intended.

I mean, would they be widgets, like an iphone app of a website, a smaller version, or just an iframe.

[QUOTE=new;27468075]I was hoping they would code them to fit the design, but still have the features intended.[/QUOTE] What, and just use AJAX for all of the links or something? He's meaning a one-page replacement for tabs, as far as I know. [editline]17th January 2011[/editline] Also, you're TehWhale, right?

Never mind

[QUOTE=supersnail11;27468113]I call the idea.[/QUOTE] Please post a banme in GD. Right now.

[QUOTE=Qombat;27468102]What, and just use AJAX for all of the links or something? [b]He's meaning a one-page replacement for tabs, as far as I know.[/b] [editline]17th January 2011[/editline] Also, you're TehWhale, right?[/QUOTE]Oh...that makes sense then. I guess he would use IFrames, or use the method I mentioned. It's all up to the developer in the end I suppose.

I think a fluid grid layout would probably work better than iFrames. With iFrames I would have to use the standard website in a smaller box and that wouldn't look as good. Also with iFrames it would be tougher to implement an editing system for the user.

I've run into another problem. I've started a basic version using frames, but whenever a user clicks a link in the frame, for instance, Login, it opens the link in a new tab. Is there any way I can make the link open up inside the frame?

[QUOTE=BeefyMac;27485144]I've run into another problem. I've started a basic version using frames, but whenever a user clicks a link in the frame, for instance, Login, it opens the link in a new tab. Is there any way I can make the link open up inside the frame?[/QUOTE] replace every _blank with _self?

[QUOTE=supersnail11;27485431]replace every _blank with _self?[/QUOTE] Where are these "_blanks"? My code right now is: <HTML> <HEAD> </HEAD> <FRAMESET cols="22%, 78%"> <FRAMESET rows="100, 200"> <FRAME src="https://www.m.gmail.com"> <FRAME src="http://www.m.youtube.com"> </FRAMESET> <FRAME src="http://www.http://m.facebook.com/home.php?_rdr"> <NOFRAMES> Sorry, your current browser does not support Frames. </NOFRAMES> </FRAMESET> </HTML>

[QUOTE=BeefyMac;27485948]Where are these "_blanks"? My code right now is: <HTML> <HEAD> </HEAD> <FRAMESET cols="22%, 78%"> <FRAMESET rows="100, 200"> <FRAME src="https://www.m.gmail.com"> <FRAME src="http://www.m.youtube.com"> </FRAMESET> <FRAME src="http://www.http://m.facebook.com/home.php?_rdr"> <NOFRAMES> Sorry, your current browser does not support Frames. </NOFRAMES> </FRAMESET> </HTML>[/QUOTE] A _blank is in every link that opens in a new tab: <a href="someshit" target="_blank"> opens in a new tab. Replace every _blank with a _self through JS and it....well it still won't work because they have things to stop you from using IFRAMES. I suggest learning JS before attempting this.

[QUOTE=BeefyMac;27485948]Where are these "_blanks"? My code right now is: <HTML> <HEAD> </HEAD> <FRAMESET cols="22%, 78%"> <FRAMESET rows="100, 200"> <FRAME src="https://www.m.gmail.com"> <FRAME src="http://www.m.youtube.com"> </FRAMESET> <FRAME src="http://www.http://m.facebook.com/home.php?_rdr"> <NOFRAMES> [highlight][/highlight]Sorry, your current browser does not support Frames. </NOFRAMES> </FRAMESET> </HTML>[/QUOTE] You forgot to end that tag there.

[QUOTE=deadeye536;27490425]You forgot to end that tag there.[/QUOTE] Wow I cannot believe I missed that. :P

[QUOTE=deadeye536;27490425]You forgot to end that tag there.[/QUOTE] Unnecessary unless you're using XHTML.

[QUOTE=a2h;27491448]Unnecessary unless you're using XHTML.[/QUOTE] General rule of thumb for HTML: Close your tags. [editline]17th January 2011[/editline] Not saying that it's needed, just that it's good practice.

[QUOTE=a2h;27491448]Unnecessary unless you're using XHTML.[/QUOTE] Although not required under HTML4/5, it's still good practice to have them. :ninja:

[QUOTE=a2h;27491448]Unnecessary unless you're using XHTML.[/QUOTE] Hahah what is it with you and xhtml? I don't see anything wrong with a stricter set of markup rules, it encourages good practice. I hate the position you're put me in, agreeing with supersnail11 over you :smith:

[QUOTE=BrettJay;27494269]I hate the position you're put me in, agreeing with supersnail11 over you :smith:[/QUOTE] At least this goes to show that he's actually starting to learn something.

For [url=http://i.imgur.com/pnftO.jpg]this[/url] get [url=https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/fox-splitter-formerly-split-br/]this[/url].

Sounds like iGoogle to me...

[QUOTE=BrettJay;27494269]Hahah what is it with you and xhtml? I don't see anything wrong with a stricter set of markup rules, it encourages good practice. I hate the position you're put me in, agreeing with supersnail11 over you :smith:[/QUOTE] I have nothing against XHTML. Maybe "unnecessary" was too strong of a word to use.

[url=http://yellowjelly.uk.com/]Design[/url] and [url=http://yellowjelly.uk.com/]development[/url] can all be done for you. I've always thought of a website like this.

Don't you disagree with me snakess, iGoogle is exactly that.

[QUOTE=nivek;27520261]Don't you disagree with me snakess, iGoogle is exactly that.[/QUOTE] I agree with you, but you won't care.

[QUOTE=nivek;27520261]Don't you disagree with me snakess, iGoogle is exactly that.[/QUOTE] It's not at all. [editline]edit[/editline] [quote]View your latest Gmail messages Read headlines from Google News and other top news sources Check out weather forecasts, stock quotes, and movie showtimes Store bookmarks for quick access to your favorite sites from any computer Design your own gadget.[/quote] That's what iGoogle is meant for, what the OP wants is lot's of different useful websites, within one page, like what Deadbeef posted. Yeah sure you could probably do something similar with iGoogle too, but it's [i]not[/i] what it is meant for.