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MaDalton · 01-10-2011, 03:40 PM

what if i want to make a join link blink and use simple html text and make it work in every browser? can that be done? i know there was <blink> but that didn't work most of the time

or do i need to use a gif? but what about search engines then?

thanks!

FlexxAeon · 01-10-2011, 03:45 PM

try CSS text-decoration: blink;

not sure about cross-browser-ness

pristine · 01-10-2011, 03:46 PM

text-decoration: blink;

DigitalTheory · 01-10-2011, 03:48 PM

This might help

http://www.siteexperts.com/tips/html/ts12/page1.asp

MaDalton · 01-10-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlexxAeon

try CSS text-decoration: blink;

not sure about cross-browser-ness

Quote:

Originally Posted by pristine

text-decoration: blink;

i got excited for a second, but then:

Note: The "blink" value is not supported in IE, Chrome, or Safari.

GrouchyAdmin · 01-10-2011, 04:09 PM

make it an animated gif

12clicks · 01-10-2011, 04:09 PM

I just turn my monitor off and on.
Sometimes it's a little more blink than I want but that's life

FlexxAeon · 01-10-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaDalton

i got excited for a second, but then:

Note: The "blink" value is not supported in IE, Chrome, or Safari.

hey now i gave my disclaimer

i use it in one of my personal admins so only i need to show it to me...and i always use FF

i guess make it a gif. or if it needs to be dynamic you could pass it thru a swf as a variable but that may be overkill depending on the application

harvey · 01-10-2011, 04:31 PM

the only cross-browser solution I can think of is http://www.antiyes.com/jquery-blink-plugin

BestXXXPorn · 01-10-2011, 04:44 PM

No need for a plugin if you just need an element or two (jQuery style):

Code:

<script type="text/javascript">
  var blink = function() {
    $('#eleId').toggle();
  };

  $(document).ready(function() {
    setInterval(blink, 1000);
  });
</script>

rowan · 01-10-2011, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrouchyAdmin

make it an animated gif

Perhaps a 1px GIF that alternates between <background_colour> and transparent, using CSS to stretch it and place it over the text? That way the text still renders "natively."

Sid70 · 01-10-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12clicks

I just turn my monitor off and on.
Sometimes it's a little more blink than I want but that's life

Best answer.

Sid70 · 01-10-2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaDalton

what if i want to make a join link blink and use simple html text and make it work in every browser? can that be done? i know there was <blink> but that didn't work most of the time

or do i need to use a gif? but what about search engines then?

thanks!

You may still have the link static but surrond the effin link with 2 triangular / arrowish blinking gifs

Like: >>> JOIN LINK <<<<

MaDalton · 01-10-2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey

the only cross-browser solution I can think of is http://www.antiyes.com/jquery-blink-plugin

Quote:

Originally Posted by BestXXXPorn

No need for a plugin if you just need an element or two (jQuery style):

Code:

<script type="text/javascript">
  var blink = function() {
    $('#eleId').toggle();
  };

  $(document).ready(function() {
    setInterval(blink, 1000);
  });
</script>

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowan

Perhaps a 1px GIF that alternates between <background_colour> and transparent, using CSS to stretch it and place it over the text? That way the text still renders "natively."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid70

You may still have the link static but surrond the effin link with 2 triangular / arrowish blinking gifs

Like: >>> JOIN LINK <<<<

some good answers! thanks, guys

i'm sure i can make one of that work

JD · 01-10-2011, 05:32 PM

please god no... the <blink> tag should be taken out back and shot

PornMD · 01-10-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowan

Perhaps a 1px GIF that alternates between <background_colour> and transparent, using CSS to stretch it and place it over the text? That way the text still renders "natively."

I like that answer, though would there be any issue with Google etc. seeing that as hiding the text and then would penalize it or something?

Sexgenoten · 01-10-2011, 09:10 PM

blinking links brings me back to the frontpage stuff.....

ugh.

Agent 488 · 01-10-2011, 09:13 PM

ditch the blink.

Steve Awesome · 01-10-2011, 11:25 PM

A blinking link is bad usability.

Meloman · 01-10-2011, 11:57 PM

Years ago when I used to design pop ups for Hustler I did the following that worked well:

1. placed animated gif as table background.
2. Wrote hyperlinked text like normal in the table.

The background gif brought attention to the text and got clicks.

The main trick was how I created the background gif. I made a color pattern like salt & pepper on the TV. Then I copied/pasted it over a few pixels over for animation 2. When animated this produced an effect like salt & pepper on the TV.

Just an idea on how you can play with gifs to bring attention to regular text/links.

bigmacandcheese · 01-11-2011, 02:12 AM

why do you want to make it blink.... it's so overused

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BestXXXPorn Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 2,277	No need for a plugin if you just need an element or two (jQuery style): Code: <script type="text/javascript"> var blink = function() { $('#eleId').toggle(); }; $(document).ready(function() { setInterval(blink, 1000); }); </script> __________________ ICQ: 258-202-811 \| Email: eric{at}bestxxxporn.com

01-10-2011, 05:32 PM	#15
JD Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 22,651	please god no... the <blink> tag should be taken out back and shot

01-10-2011, 09:10 PM	#17
Sexgenoten Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 85	blinking links brings me back to the frontpage stuff..... ugh.

01-10-2011, 09:13 PM	#18
Agent 488 Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 22,511	ditch the blink.

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01-10-2011, 11:57 PM	#20
Meloman Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacramento,CA Posts: 1,540	Years ago when I used to design pop ups for Hustler I did the following that worked well: 1. placed animated gif as table background. 2. Wrote hyperlinked text like normal in the table. The background gif brought attention to the text and got clicks. The main trick was how I created the background gif. I made a color pattern like salt & pepper on the TV. Then I copied/pasted it over a few pixels over for animation 2. When animated this produced an effect like salt & pepper on the TV. Just an idea on how you can play with gifs to bring attention to regular text/links.

01-11-2011, 02:12 AM	#21
bigmacandcheese Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 180	why do you want to make it blink.... it's so overused