How to Put a Guestbook on a Web Page
A guestbook on your Web page allows your visitors to leave you messages so that you know that they have been there and that your other users can see the traffic that your site gets. In this way, you encourage communication with your viewers and make your page more dynamic. Although traditional methods for adding this feature require coding knowledge and a script, you can still design a guestbook and put one on your own Web page by using an Internet resource.
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Instructions
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Access a free guestbook creator such as a-free-guestbook.com, Freeguestbooks.net, SmartGuestbook.com, UltraGuest.com or WebsiteGoodies.com. Compare the provider offerings by looking at the sample guestbooks and feature lists. Read the "terms of service" page to ensure that the content of your website does not violate the provider's terms.
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Sign up with your chosen provider by clicking the "Register" or "Sign Up" link and fill in the required information including your name, email address and desired password. With the exception of Website Goodies, all other providers require this registration before using the service.
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Choose the free or paid option for your guestbook if using a-free-guestbook.com or UltraGuest.com. If you choose the free version, the provider has the right to place ads on your guestbook. Otherwise, you can pay a fee ranging from $9.99 to $49.95 for 12 months to five years of ad-free use. Click the "Continue" or "Proceed" button to make your choice and enter your payment information if applicable.
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Design your guestbook using the "control panel" or "Design" links on a-free-guestbook.com and UltraGuest.com. The Website Goodies and Smart Guestbook provide the menu needed to style your guestbook upon registration, while Freeguestbooks.net immediately provides the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code needed to insert a standard guestbook into your Web page. Use the various drop-down menus and text fields to specify features including your preferred fonts, colors and text sizes. If using Freeguestbooks.net, highlight the HTML and copy it.
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Click the "Create Guestbook," "Save Changes" or "Save Settings" buttons to preserve your design and get the HTML code needed to put the guestbook on your Web page. Copy and paste the code that automatically appears. If using UltraGuest.com, click the "Account" tab on the left and then click the "Link Code" link to get your HTML.
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Open your Web page in an text editor and locate the area on the page where you want the guestbook to appear. Paste the generated HTML code from step four or five in the desired location and save your file when finished. Place your updated Web page in your Web host's directory or folder that houses your other Web pages to publish your new guestbook.
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Tips & Warnings
Check with your Web host provider to see if they offer a guestbook that you can add to your website.
