Hi all,
I am thinking of setting up a directory on one of my sites, http://www.lastsound.com/ , and I am thinking of using Links 2.0, as opposed to Links 3.0. I have a few questions I hope someone could answer.
1. What are the benefits that Links 3.0 provides over 2.0? I am concerned with setting up a basic site with at most a couple hundred or so pages for now, and so the entry level 2.0 seems more my cup of tea (I really dont think my budget will stretch to 450 right now).
2. Can I install the usual `insert ad here` script a la Google adwords or your standard banner in the templates, and will the adwords format to whatever page it is on automatically like it usually does with adwords (eg `car` ads on a car page, or are there any incompatabilities with links. Apologies if that sounds like a naive question, but Im still in a little awe of the whole concept of scripts) :)
3. To what extent do the templates work as planned? I am thinking the top banner on my site http://www.lastsound.com/ should be above every page in some form, and I would like ads in set places also, with perhaps a little other content here and there. Aside from that it doesnt have to be too custom to how i currently have the site. Does that sound reasonable for 2.0?
4. Why should I host with Gossamer as opposed to my current server. I know you also supply hosting,and wondered whether at this stage of the game it is recommended and if so why?
5. How easy is it to add links to the directory- does Gossamerlinks just go bzzz...ding! and you hit upload, and thats it the html page is on your site? How simple is it? Note I am not experienced in scripts and know about a dozen html tags ...
6. Are there any Links 2.0 plugs, and do the 3.0 plugs work with 2.0?
Anyone who answers at least some of these questions, appreciate it!!
I am thinking of setting up a directory on one of my sites, http://www.lastsound.com/ , and I am thinking of using Links 2.0, as opposed to Links 3.0. I have a few questions I hope someone could answer.
1. What are the benefits that Links 3.0 provides over 2.0? I am concerned with setting up a basic site with at most a couple hundred or so pages for now, and so the entry level 2.0 seems more my cup of tea (I really dont think my budget will stretch to 450 right now).
2. Can I install the usual `insert ad here` script a la Google adwords or your standard banner in the templates, and will the adwords format to whatever page it is on automatically like it usually does with adwords (eg `car` ads on a car page, or are there any incompatabilities with links. Apologies if that sounds like a naive question, but Im still in a little awe of the whole concept of scripts) :)
3. To what extent do the templates work as planned? I am thinking the top banner on my site http://www.lastsound.com/ should be above every page in some form, and I would like ads in set places also, with perhaps a little other content here and there. Aside from that it doesnt have to be too custom to how i currently have the site. Does that sound reasonable for 2.0?
4. Why should I host with Gossamer as opposed to my current server. I know you also supply hosting,and wondered whether at this stage of the game it is recommended and if so why?
5. How easy is it to add links to the directory- does Gossamerlinks just go bzzz...ding! and you hit upload, and thats it the html page is on your site? How simple is it? Note I am not experienced in scripts and know about a dozen html tags ...
6. Are there any Links 2.0 plugs, and do the 3.0 plugs work with 2.0?
Anyone who answers at least some of these questions, appreciate it!!