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maing an about me page in new smugmug

mrfizzedmrfizzed Registered Users Posts: 622 Major grins
edited August 3, 2013 in SmugMug Support
do i want to add a text box to a new "page" or do i want to take my html fro my old site which is this...



<html>
<div class="About Us">
</div> <!-- closes myTitle div -->

<div class="myPhoto">
<img src="http://www.reflectivephotoworks.com/About/About/i-Qfcbnsq/0/S/20130601-DSC_1475-white-M.jpg " height="380" width="285">
</div> <!-- closes myPhoto div -->

<div class="myText">

<p>I specialize in “turning moments into memories”. Every event I shoot as an opportunity for me to capture memories that will be timeless, yet tell a story of your day. It's one of the most important days of your life, & you should enjoy the photographer that you will be spending your day with! If you are happy, it will show in your photographs. Your only job is to enjoy your day! I am not a “BIG” commercial photography company. I pride myself on pleasing you, the client. I get to know my clients & I learn what they want. I then make it my top priority to customize my photography to what you want. After all, it is your day!
</div>
<div class="myText">


<p><br />Unobtrusive candid & photojournalistic photography is my specialty. In fact I am often complimented on just how well I capture the most special moments without people even knowing I was there.
<p><br />
I have years of experience and I only use state of the art technology! I shoot with only the finest professional level Nikon camera bodies, low light, fast lenses & wireless lighting systems. By the way, don’t worry I always have backups on hand just in case.

<div class="myPhotoRight">
<img src="http://www.reflectivephotoworks.com/About/About/i-4XhjZ36/4/S/tk8_4370-M.jpg " height="350" width="310">
</div> <!-- closes myPhoto div -->
<p><br />

I welcome the opportunity to shoot your special day, whether it is a Wedding, Birthday Party, Engagement, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16, Family Reunion, or Christening/Baptism
<p><br />See the “Pricing” tab above for examples of what I offer as well as sample pricing. Please do not hesitate to call & ask me whatever you’d like. The sooner you call, the sooner I can set up a package that suits YOU and YOUR BUDGET! Once your are all set & want to secure a date click the contact button on the top right to email me directly and start the process of me making your day as special as it should be.

<p><span style="font-size: 120%; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">
<p><br />
<p><br />
<span class="myText2">Some great questions to ask a photographer before you book them are:</span>
</u></span></p>

<p>1. The Portfolio: First & foremost, the absolutely most important thing in looking for a photographer is that you like, or better yet, love their work. Dive deep into their portfolio & get a sense of their style & their overall approach to the art.
<p><br />
<p>2. Does your photographer offer references & are they readily available.
<p><br />
<p>3. Is your photographer insured? Most reputable banquet facilities will require your vendors to be insured and the simple fact is that too many photographers are simply not insured.
<p><br />
<p>4. Does your photographer offer true professional equipment. Sounds like a silly question but the fact of the matter is that just because it “looks like” a professional camera (digital SLR), does not mean it is truly professional grade. Your photographer should NOT be shooting with something bought at Best Buy or Target. They should be using true professional grade equipment.
<p><br />
<p>5. Does your photographer dress professionally? Can you only imagine if you do not ask this question & your photographer shows up in jeans & a t-shirt?

<p><br />

<p><br />I welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you may have & want you to be comfortable securing my services for your special day.


<p><br />You can contact me by phone at (908) 887-2877 or by E-mail by clicking<a href="/gallery/4545711_kmSFK">
<span class="myEmail"> HERE </span></a></p>

</div> <!-- closes myText div -->
<div class="spacer"></div>

</html>

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for my new about me page? when i do the html box and paste the above into it i end up with this

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    AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,012 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    As I understand this, but very new with all the new stuff.
    Don't use a text box but an html box and do not use tags, Smug knows an html box is html.

    BTW, javascript will not work, they do not allow it on new site.
    Al - Just a volunteer here having fun
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    mrfizzedmrfizzed Registered Users Posts: 622 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    thanks but
    thanks but as usual i have no idea what to do here...

    what do i remove or change from my original coding which is


    <html>
    <div class="About Us">
    </div> <!-- closes myTitle div -->

    <div class="myPhoto">
    <img src="http://www.reflectivephotoworks.com/About/About/i-Qfcbnsq/0/S/20130601-DSC_1475-white-M.jpg " height="340" width="255">
    </div> <!-- closes myPhoto div -->

    <div class="myText">

    <p>I specialize in “turning moments into memories”. Every event I shoot as an opportunity for me to capture memories that will be timeless, yet tell a story of your day. It's one of the most important days of your life, & you should enjoy the photographer that you will be spending your day with! If you are happy, it will show in your photographs. Your only job is to enjoy your day! I am not a “BIG” commercial photography company. I pride myself on pleasing you, the client. I get to know my clients & I learn what they want. I then make it my top priority to customize my photography to what you want. After all, it is your day!
    </div>
    <div class="myText">


    <div class="myPhotoRight">
    <img src="http://www.reflectivephotoworks.com/About/About/i-4XhjZ36/4/S/tk8_4370-M.jpg " height="300" width="262">
    </div> <!-- closes myPhoto div -->


    <p><br />Unobtrusive modern, candid and photojournalistic photography is my specialty. In fact I am often complimented on just how well I capture the most special moments without people even knowing I was there.

    <p><br />

    Reflective Photoworks was born a hobby and seamlessly evolved into a passion. As an experienced Wedding and Event photographer, I work beyond the cliché shots to deliver the essence of your memories. My style of shooting is unobtrusive, focusing on natural, candid movements. I am known for my ability to deliver creative, timeless photos that simplify beautiful moments. I am committed to your day being your day; and my photos never fall short of that promise.
    See the “Pricing” tab above for examples of what is offered, as well as sample pricing. Please do not hesitate to call 908.312.0202 & ask whatever you’d like. The sooner you reach out, the sooner a package that suits YOU and YOUR BUDGET can be created!

    Once you are all set & want to secure a date click the contact button on the top right to email directly.


    <p><span style="font-size: 90%; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">
    <p><br />You can contact me by phone at (908) 887-2877 or by E-mail by clicking<a href="/gallery/4545711_kmSFK">
    <span class="myEmail"> HERE </span></a></p>

    </div> <!-- closes myText div -->
    <div class="spacer"></div>

    </html>

    <script type="text/javascript" src="http://wwcdn.weddingwire.com/static/js/widgets/wwrated/2012.js"></script><div id="ww-widget-wwrated-2012" class="ww-reset ww-widget-wwrated-2012"><a target="_new" href="http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/reflective-photo/d77ae1edbeb7c9a9.html&quot; title='Reflective Photo Reviews , Northern New Jersey Photography'> <img class="ww-top" src="http://wwcdn.weddingwire.com/static/images/badges/ww-rated/2012/WW-RATED12-blue-top.png&quot; alt="WeddingWire Rated 2012"></a><a target="_new" href="http://www.weddingwire.com&quot; title="Weddings, Wedding, Wedding Venues"> <img class="ww-bottom" src="http://wwcdn.weddingwire.com/static/images/badges/ww-rated/2012/WW-RATED12-blue-bottom.png&quot; alt="Weddings, Wedding, Wedding Venues"></a><div class="ww-clear"> </div></div><script type="text/javascript"><!--
    WeddingWire.ensureInit(function() {WeddingWire.createWWRated2012({"vendorId":"d77ae1edbeb7c9a9", "divId":"ww-widget-wwrated-2012"});});
    --></script>
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    AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,012 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    Remove tags and also .

    This is an html box, right?
    Al - Just a volunteer here having fun
    My Website index | My Blog
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    dereksurfsdereksurfs Registered Users Posts: 286 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    I highly recommend Not using HTML with the new design unless you absolutely have to. Just add a text box to a new page instead. It's so much easier now to both create and revise pages in this way. Then even in a normal text box you can drop in HTML if/when need to like for email link and it works! I replaced ALL my old custom HTML code and after a little formatting of the text layout it's great.

    Take a look an my example page here: http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/Navigation/Prints/n-3BFHQ
    Derek

    My Smugmug Gallery
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    AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,012 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    You will also need to add a CSS box to format it.
    Al - Just a volunteer here having fun
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    AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,012 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    dereksurfs wrote: »
    I highly recommend not using HTML with the new design unless you absolutely need to. Just add a text box to a new page instead. It's so much easier now to both create and revise. Then even in a normal text box you can drop in HTML if/when need to like for email link and it works! I replaced all my old custom HTML code and after a little formatting of the text layout it's great.

    Take a look an my example page here: http://landandseaphoto.smugmug.com/Navigation/Prints/n-3BFHQ
    I think you'll find that html does not work in a text box except for a very few things. links, colors, etc.
    Not sure but this is what I think I've read.
    Al - Just a volunteer here having fun
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    mrfizzedmrfizzed Registered Users Posts: 622 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    this whole ordeal is ridiculous...i should not have to be doing this at all.

    what if i want to just use my old about page as it was...cant i just have my new navbar point to that or will that page disappear at some point?
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    dereksurfsdereksurfs Registered Users Posts: 286 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    Allen wrote: »
    I think you'll find that html does not work in a text box except for a very few things. links, colors, etc.
    Not sure but this is what I think I've read.

    I think its worth trying without HTML first for ease of use and maintainability. For example most About pages have photos and text with maybe a link or two. All those things can now easily be done in an automated fashion with SM's built in page designer features.

    For email links I was able to add this inside a standard text box without any problem:

    <a href="mailto:youremailaddress">Email Me</a>
    Derek

    My Smugmug Gallery
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    mrfizzedmrfizzed Registered Users Posts: 622 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    derek thanks for the motivation however i just do not evenn know what the "page designer" features are
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    dereksurfsdereksurfs Registered Users Posts: 286 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    mrfizzed wrote: »
    this whole ordeal is ridiculous...i should not have to be doing this at all.

    what if i want to just use my old about page as it was...cant i just have my new navbar point to that or will that page disappear at some point?

    Why? just try it. This doesn't take very long. You can literally copy and paste the text into a standard text box within minutes and have it operational.
    Derek

    My Smugmug Gallery
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    dereksurfsdereksurfs Registered Users Posts: 286 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    mrfizzed wrote: »
    derek thanks for the motivation however i just do not evenn know what the "page designer" features are

    Its just the add Content Block on the right:

    i-nXZ9RCf-XL.jpg
    Derek

    My Smugmug Gallery
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    mrfizzedmrfizzed Registered Users Posts: 622 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    ok so how about this
    i think i may have figured out the about me page using all text, but i dont have photohs like i did on my old site...is there a way to make it look somewhat like this?

    http://www.reflectivephotoworks.com/gallery/4250947
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    dereksurfsdereksurfs Registered Users Posts: 286 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    mrfizzed wrote: »
    i think i may have figured out the about me page using all text, but i dont have photohs like i did on my old site...is there a way to make it look somewhat like this?

    http://www.reflectivephotoworks.com/gallery/4250947

    You can add a photo block. Then add a text block to the right or left of it of it by dragging and dropping it there. I don't know if it will be identical to the way you've done it here, but pretty close.
    Derek

    My Smugmug Gallery
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    mrfizzedmrfizzed Registered Users Posts: 622 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    ok so getting there....now though when i add "portfolio" to my new navbar on the new sm, i set it up two ways and neither worked. i had it set up as a custom url to point here:
    http://reflectivephotoworks.smugmug.com/Portfolio

    or i chose a specific gallery and i chose
    http://www.reflectivephotoworks.com/Portfolio/Portfolio/4250222_Jd3qFD#!i=2514784516&k=RRcjvSC
    when i do the first option nothing happens

    when i do the second option i get this in preview mode
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    dereksurfsdereksurfs Registered Users Posts: 286 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2013
    Glad to hear you're making progress. Menu items links work a bit differently now.

    You first need to decide upon the layout you want. So for example on your old site I see you have a page with a Portfolio Gallery and Video samples. What you can do is create a Portfolio Folder. Then drag and drop whatever contents you want in it.

    Go to your home page > Organize > Organize Site

    Once you have what you want in that folder you can link to it from the Menu via its URL or by selecting the folder from the Menu page selector.

    ** Tip: if the folder is UNLISTED you need to provide the URL instead of using the Menu page selector. Otherwise it won't be visible to others.
    Derek

    My Smugmug Gallery
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