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Question

Can this be done on 1 page in a Web Site?

Aug 6, 2016 7:25AM PDT

Problem: I need one page on a Web Site to be an interactive page containing 2 columns of interactive blocks - all identical with the viewer being able do their own inputs after "Name:", "Contact Info.", and "Object:". The inputs should NOT go into a database but remain in something like a text box, but, how do I make something like that Interactive? Most "forms" builders are one pagers only and I need the 20 small forms on ONE PAGE ONLY! Does anyone have any ideas about how I can go about this, possibly with templates and without having to do coding? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated as I'm not really into building Web Sites.

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If you can't do this yourself ...
Aug 6, 2016 7:33AM PDT

either change the requirements or find (and pay?) somebody who can.

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I'm going with no.
Aug 6, 2016 9:27AM PDT

Even if you farmed this out the programmers I know would worry about you. My guess is you are trying to do this on some free one page web site or "without code."

Today, I don't see how folk get by without learning a little code.

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Negativity on this Forum
Aug 6, 2016 10:53AM PDT

Well, I assume that you figure everyone is trying to do a "free website" and "without code". I guess you must have the worlds highest I.Q. that you can "read" people this way.

This is a general forum area. I did not ask anyone to build this. It is not being built through one of the many "build a free website" apps on-line. You must really be desperate for communicating with someone to harass people like this - and then others don't want to get into it who would very possibly be kind enough to steer me onto something, just because you're "doing your thing."

Thanks for wasting my time!!

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That's what I read from folk new to making web pages.
Aug 6, 2016 11:08AM PDT

They flame out fast, lash out and think others are wasting their time.

It is possible to do a single web page but your specification that no code, database and more means that it's simply not possible on a single page.

I bet if you had the time or someone to write a big javascript hunk of code it might be possible but you wrote you didn't want to code.

-> Your negativity is blocking your creativity.

As to my guessing. I have to do that when I read a post like this. I've seen this sort of request before and they often tell more or if they are not serious, lash out.

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Easy & Clear
Aug 10, 2016 5:00AM PDT

Hey Jess,

Your requirement is so complicated because the web works on coding and database. And functionality you want on your web page requires enough coding to make it possible. So either drop the idea or get some help from the developer.

Also please don't get offended by R. Proffitt, as technical experts usually get offended by newbies or non-technical individuals. Especially when they put some imaginary expectations. Grin

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Thanks for replying
Aug 10, 2016 8:01AM PDT

Thanks for the reply! I appreciate the suggestions.

I must say that your reply was much different that R. Profitt's.
I would have expected people to KNOW that that is what these forums are all about - people asking questions of those "in the know" for information or answers, NOT to be trounced on and demeaned for asking the questions - no matter what level ANYONE is on.

The only way to learn is FROM EACH OTHER! Sometimes those dumb "assumed beginners" questions have helped many techies by leading THEM in new directions of learning!

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If you want to learn.
Aug 10, 2016 8:11AM PDT

Then dive in. There are now many tutorials out there so folk that want to, can get up to speed about web technologies.

Since web pages contain HTML code, how are you going to avoid coding?

I didn't find a web page builder that did what you wanted and on your part you didn't reveal why it must be on one page.

It's a two way street. You have to reveal why those restrictions and those that code and build such things can see if there's a way. But no coding? Not today.

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Anything is possible
Aug 11, 2016 10:23AM PDT

Yes, it can be done, but I do think your request is specialized enough where writing some custom code is unavoidable.

Can you clarify where the information would be saved if not in a database? Would it be emailed or does the data not need to be retained once the user is done with their interaction?

Also, can you clarify what the interactive element is? Is it just that they can type into a field or can they move them around somehow (from one column to another)?

All that said, I can probably guide you to some code that has bits and pieces of what you're looking for, but someone would need to put it together for you (or you could learn how to do that if you were interested).

~Sovereign

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Deep Understanding
Aug 27, 2016 5:12AM PDT

I hope, you have read his requirement properly and understood it clearly.

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Anything is possible with help from friends and CNET
Aug 27, 2016 9:16AM PDT

Hello ~Sovereign: Thanks for posting with the offer of possible help in how to arrange or build this page with some possible code. I can get the coding done through a friend if need be if and when I cannot do it. The "forms" or "fields" would simply be used to supply information among members of a small organization that have items for sale, swap, or trade. It would not go beyond just a few members (probably less than fifty, with maybe 20% posting info).

What would go into the Forms on the page is some simple contact information - name, phone #, eMail address, and a very short description of what the person has to exchange or sell - all of which would be in a password protected folder for members only.
I have assumed that a small database would be necessary to store the data and redisplay all data in alll forms used when the page is accessed.

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OK, here is my recommendation
Aug 29, 2016 9:29PM PDT

Point your developer to a framework called Laravel. It basically makes no assumptions in terms of business logic, but provides you with all the tools to code a little web application that does what you describe-- you'll have to flesh out the details with your developer.

Here are the core features the framework provides as they apply to you:
- Routing -- to create different paths for entering and displaying data.
- Session -- to remember user information from request to request.
- Validation -- to ensure user entered valid data.
- Views -- to build the pages the user will see.
- Authentication -- for users to login and see protected content.
- Eloquent -- to read and write from the database.

As you can see, all the tools are there-- they just need to be put together.

You can get a server to host your application with Laravel, which is the easiest method, because you'll know it'll run flawlessly and you don't have to set the application up yourself, or if your host meets these requirements, you can host your application there.

Since your developer will most likely have no experience using Laravel, I would highly suggest this video series: Laravel from Scratch. It's free and walks you through, step by step, on how to build a basic web application. Many of the concepts I mentioned above are taught in this series, so it just needs to be tweaked to meet your needs as your developer follows along.

This will get you on the right path.

~Sovereign

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Appreciated The Recommeddation
Aug 31, 2016 4:27AM PDT

Hey Sovereign,

Thanks for providing easier way to handle the requirement.