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Skins
A 'skin' is one file that contains the website's design images, backgrounds, colors, fonts, margins, layout, and other design information.
A 'skin' is one file that contains the website's design images, backgrounds, colors, fonts, margins, layout, and other design information.
Instantly change your website's appearance by installing a new skin.
When a new skin is installed it manipulates the website's template and instantly changes the site to a new look. Your site's content automatically adapts to fit the new skin. The skin can transform the template in many ways to achieve unlimited creative possibilities.
When a new skin is installed it manipulates the website's template and instantly changes the site to a new look. Your site's content automatically adapts to fit the new skin. The skin can transform the template in many ways to achieve unlimited creative possibilities.
Create new skins.
Design your site using the buttons in the design menu. After designing your site, you can save the entire design as a new skin file. All images and design info are saved into the one file. Create skins for different occasions or seasons. You can switch back and forth between designs by installing the skins.
Design your site using the buttons in the design menu. After designing your site, you can save the entire design as a new skin file. All images and design info are saved into the one file. Create skins for different occasions or seasons. You can switch back and forth between designs by installing the skins.
Content Management
skinAsite enables you to easily update and manage your site's content thru the skinAsite Control Panel without the need of a programmer. Change information on your site at any time from any computer.
skinAsite enables you to easily update and manage your site's content thru the skinAsite Control Panel without the need of a programmer. Change information on your site at any time from any computer.
skinAsite runs on your own hosting account.
A domain and website requires a host. skinAsite gives you the freedom to choose your own host. You are not locked into a limited amount of space and bandwidth. With skinAsite you are unlimited. Once the program is installed on your hosting account, you can log into the skinAsite Control Panel to design and add content to your website.
A domain and website requires a host. skinAsite gives you the freedom to choose your own host. You are not locked into a limited amount of space and bandwidth. With skinAsite you are unlimited. Once the program is installed on your hosting account, you can log into the skinAsite Control Panel to design and add content to your website.
Embed friendly
Embed HTML object code from other sites like youtube. Simply copy the code from the other site and paste it into a database in your Control Panel. The object will instantly display on your site.
Embed HTML object code from other sites like youtube. Simply copy the code from the other site and paste it into a database in your Control Panel. The object will instantly display on your site.
No HTML knowledge needed.
skinAsite is easy to use. Design and add content to your website using the Control Panel. All features are readily accessible in the one menu. skinAsite was designed to be powerful. All of the features do not have to be used to build a great looking site. For those that want to dig deeper, you'll find advanced features for precise control and flexibilty.
skinAsite is easy to use. Design and add content to your website using the Control Panel. All features are readily accessible in the one menu. skinAsite was designed to be powerful. All of the features do not have to be used to build a great looking site. For those that want to dig deeper, you'll find advanced features for precise control and flexibilty.
Features List
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Web Control Panel |
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Use your own domain and hosting account |
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Powerful design section / highly customizable |
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Create skins / download and install new skins |
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Entrance Page |
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Home Page News |
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Latest News |
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Bio |
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Music Projects |
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Music Jukebox |
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Lyrics |
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Schedule |
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Photo Gallery |
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Video |
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Journal |
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Press Room / Reviews |
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Contact Info |
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Links |
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Downloads |
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Store |
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Newsletter |
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Privacy Statement |
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Embed Friendly |
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Flash |
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Add additional images, files, and pages |
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Search Engine Optimization |
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Interactive Color Picker |
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Fixed height or stretch sites |
Setup Menu
Optimize your site for search engines.
Enter meta tags (keywords and site description) for search engines. The tags are automatically embedded in all pages.
Enter meta tags (keywords and site description) for search engines. The tags are automatically embedded in all pages.
Copyright and Privacy Statement
Enter your Copyright Info and Privacy Statement in the Control Panel. The info and link is displayed at bottom of all site pages.
Enter your Copyright Info and Privacy Statement in the Control Panel. The info and link is displayed at bottom of all site pages.
Select items and pages to display
Check the items and pages you wish to display on your site. Use only the pages you need. Pages used in skinAsite: Entrance, Home, Latest News, Bio, Music, Schedule, Photos, Journal, Press Room, Contact, Links, Downloads, Store.
Check the items and pages you wish to display on your site. Use only the pages you need. Pages used in skinAsite: Entrance, Home, Latest News, Bio, Music, Schedule, Photos, Journal, Press Room, Contact, Links, Downloads, Store.
Design Menu
The Control Panel's Design section is used to create the unique look of your site. It is used to create the skin. Use the Design section to custom style your site's colors, backgrounds, images, fonts, etc. The following features are in the Design menu:
Skins
The skins menu is use to create and manage skins. You can view, save, install, delete, upload, and download skins. Choose 'Save Current Skin' to create and save your current website's design as a skin file. The program will save all design images and info into one skin file and save it to your skins folder. Change your entire site's design simply by installing a new skin.
The skins menu is use to create and manage skins. You can view, save, install, delete, upload, and download skins. Choose 'Save Current Skin' to create and save your current website's design as a skin file. The program will save all design images and info into one skin file and save it to your skins folder. Change your entire site's design simply by installing a new skin.
Design Notes
Design Notes can be saved into a skin file. Info like skin name, designer, version, contact info, skin description, etc. can be entered in the design notes. Design notes can be useful for including your contact info if you are selling or trading skins.
Design Notes can be saved into a skin file. Info like skin name, designer, version, contact info, skin description, etc. can be entered in the design notes. Design notes can be useful for including your contact info if you are selling or trading skins.
Interactive Color Picker
Create great color schemes using the color picker. Check the item(s) to change (backgrounds, fonts, links, etc.) and slide the color sliders to get instant visual feedback on the sample area. You can see immediate interaction of colors. Save the scheme to instantly apply changes to your site. When saving the colors, check the auto colors boxes to automatically set the link rollover colors and scrollbar colors.
Create great color schemes using the color picker. Check the item(s) to change (backgrounds, fonts, links, etc.) and slide the color sliders to get instant visual feedback on the sample area. You can see immediate interaction of colors. Save the scheme to instantly apply changes to your site. When saving the colors, check the auto colors boxes to automatically set the link rollover colors and scrollbar colors.
Fixed height or stretch sites.
Choose whether your site is a fixed height size, or if it stretches when content is added. When changed, content will automatically adjust to fit.
Choose whether your site is a fixed height size, or if it stretches when content is added. When changed, content will automatically adjust to fit.
Borders and Margins
Control all margins for all items on your site to create your own unique layout. skinAsite also uses a unique border around the content area. Create many different site layouts and design effects by setting the border widths, and border background images.
Control all margins for all items on your site to create your own unique layout. skinAsite also uses a unique border around the content area. Create many different site layouts and design effects by setting the border widths, and border background images.
Menu Alignment
Precise alignment can be set for each menu link or button.
Precise alignment can be set for each menu link or button.
Text Alignment
Text alignment can be used to precisely position the text content within all headers.
Text alignment can be used to precisely position the text content within all headers.
Fonts and Links
Fonts and Links can be set for each area on the website. Choose the family, weight, and size. Links can be set to underline, no underline, or underline when rollover.
Fonts and Links can be set for each area on the website. Choose the family, weight, and size. Links can be set to underline, no underline, or underline when rollover.
Backgrounds
Upload gifs or jpegs to use as backgrounds. Each area (header, footer, content area, sidebar, border, etc.) can have its own background to achieve and infinte number of site designs.
Upload gifs or jpegs to use as backgrounds. Each area (header, footer, content area, sidebar, border, etc.) can have its own background to achieve and infinte number of site designs.
Menu Buttons
Upload gifs or jpegs to use as buttons. Each menu button can have an 'up' button and an 'over' button to create a rollover effect.
Upload gifs or jpegs to use as buttons. Each menu button can have an 'up' button and an 'over' button to create a rollover effect.
Main Images
Two 'main' images (gifs or jpegs) can be uploaded in the design section. One image will display on the Entrance Page, and the other one on the Home page.
Two 'main' images (gifs or jpegs) can be uploaded in the design section. One image will display on the Entrance Page, and the other one on the Home page.
Main Header and Footer Images
gifs or jpegs can be uploaded for the website's main header and footer. The main header and footer images will display at the top and bottom of all pages.
gifs or jpegs can be uploaded for the website's main header and footer. The main header and footer images will display at the top and bottom of all pages.
Border Header Images
Border Header Images can be used to add a different header for each page. Use them alone or with a Main Header Image. They are also useful for fixed height sites. The header images stay fixed at the top as the contents scroll beneath them.
Border Header Images can be used to add a different header for each page. Use them alone or with a Main Header Image. They are also useful for fixed height sites. The header images stay fixed at the top as the contents scroll beneath them.
Content Area Header Images
Images can be used for each content area instead of regular text headers. This opens the door for many exciting design possibilities.
Images can be used for each content area instead of regular text headers. This opens the door for many exciting design possibilities.
Content Menu
The Control Panel's Content section is used to add all of your site's content. Use the content menu to easily add text, concert dates, photos, mp3s, store items, downloads, etc. The content is separate from the design (or skin). When a new skin is created or installed in the design section, the content adjusts to fit the new skin.
The following features are found in the Content Menu:
Menu
You can use the default names in your website's navigation menu (Home, Latest News, Bio, etc.), or enter in a unique name for each menu link. Simply type in the link name, click save, and the link in the menu on your website will change to the new name.
You can use the default names in your website's navigation menu (Home, Latest News, Bio, etc.), or enter in a unique name for each menu link. Simply type in the link name, click save, and the link in the menu on your website will change to the new name.
Headers And Footer Text
skinAsite allows you to customize each header on your site pages, and each header for the various page areas. Type in the header text, save, and the headers will instantly change on your website.
skinAsite allows you to customize each header on your site pages, and each header for the various page areas. Type in the header text, save, and the headers will instantly change on your website.
Home Page News
The Home Page News database allows you to easily enter in text, images, etc. that will appear on your Home Page. Use it to add, edit, and delete all types of content. The database also allows for easy sorting of the information to control the order in which it is displayed on the page.
The Home Page News database allows you to easily enter in text, images, etc. that will appear on your Home Page. Use it to add, edit, and delete all types of content. The database also allows for easy sorting of the information to control the order in which it is displayed on the page.
Latest News
The Latest News database is like the Home Page News database. It displays content on the Latest News Page.
The Latest News database is like the Home Page News database. It displays content on the Latest News Page.
Bio
The Bio page has two sections. One for 'Quick Facts' that appear at the top of the Bio Page. Another section is for the longer bio. Type or paste your bio into the text boxes and save. It will then display on your Bio page. All types of content can be added to the bio (text, pictures, videos, etc.).
The Bio page has two sections. One for 'Quick Facts' that appear at the top of the Bio Page. Another section is for the longer bio. Type or paste your bio into the text boxes and save. It will then display on your Bio page. All types of content can be added to the bio (text, pictures, videos, etc.).
Jukebox
Upload any number of mp3s to play in the Jukebox. The Jukebox displays at the top of the Music Page. The Jukebox automatically starts playing when the music page is displayed.
Upload any number of mp3s to play in the Jukebox. The Jukebox displays at the top of the Music Page. The Jukebox automatically starts playing when the music page is displayed.
Projects
The Projects database is for displaying projects (albums) on the music page. The database is used to enter in the Project's title, description, credits, etc. An image (album cover, cd artwork, etc.) can be uploaded for each Project. The program will automatically crop the image for a popup and create a thumbnail that displays along with the project.
The Projects database is for displaying projects (albums) on the music page. The database is used to enter in the Project's title, description, credits, etc. An image (album cover, cd artwork, etc.) can be uploaded for each Project. The program will automatically crop the image for a popup and create a thumbnail that displays along with the project.
Lyrics
You can enter in a Lyric for each song on your project. When a Lyric is entered into the database, it's link will appear in a list in the Project you choose. Click on the Lyric's Link and it will popup a page containing the Lyric.
You can enter in a Lyric for each song on your project. When a Lyric is entered into the database, it's link will appear in a list in the Project you choose. Click on the Lyric's Link and it will popup a page containing the Lyric.
Schedule
Enter and manage your concert dates using the Schedule database. When a concert date is entered it will display on the Schedule page. On your website, all dates can be displayed, or they can be searched by month and year using a drop down box. The database gives you the flexibility to set the number of past and future years to display.
Enter and manage your concert dates using the Schedule database. When a concert date is entered it will display on the Schedule page. On your website, all dates can be displayed, or they can be searched by month and year using a drop down box. The database gives you the flexibility to set the number of past and future years to display.
Photo Gallery
Upload jpegs to be displayed on the Photos Page. When you upload the jpeg file, it is automatically cropped, and the thumbnail is added to the Gallery on the Photos Page. The database also has a field for a caption that will display under the photo. Any number of categories can be created for the photos. Assign the photo to a category when it is uploaded. Categories can be displayed in any order on the Photos Page.
Upload jpegs to be displayed on the Photos Page. When you upload the jpeg file, it is automatically cropped, and the thumbnail is added to the Gallery on the Photos Page. The database also has a field for a caption that will display under the photo. Any number of categories can be created for the photos. Assign the photo to a category when it is uploaded. Categories can be displayed in any order on the Photos Page.
Journal
Entries in the Journal will display on the website's Journal Page. The journal is searchable by month and year.
Entries in the Journal will display on the website's Journal Page. The journal is searchable by month and year.
Review Links
Review Links display on the Press Room Page. Enter the name of the site (or review), a short description, and its address into the database. The program will automatically create the link and display it on the the Press Room page. It is a useful tool to help guide visitors to reviews about your music on other websites.
Review Links display on the Press Room Page. Enter the name of the site (or review), a short description, and its address into the database. The program will automatically create the link and display it on the the Press Room page. It is a useful tool to help guide visitors to reviews about your music on other websites.
Contact Info
Enter in text, links, images, etc. to display on the Contact Page.
Enter in text, links, images, etc. to display on the Contact Page.
Links
The links page is for display links to some of your favorite websites, or partner sites. It is easy to add links. Enter the link name, address, and short description, and then save. The program will automatically create the link and add it to the links page. Images can also be used as links.
The links page is for display links to some of your favorite websites, or partner sites. It is easy to add links. Enter the link name, address, and short description, and then save. The program will automatically create the link and add it to the links page. Images can also be used as links.
Downloads
Upload any type of file to make available on your website's Downloads Page. The Downloads Page can have any number of categories for downloads. Files can be offered for free (EPKs for example) or for sale (mp3s). When a file is uploaded in the Control Panel it can be assigned to a category that you have created. The file's name, description, and a 'Download' button is automatically added to the Downloads Page. Free files can be instantly downloaded from your site by clicking the Download button. Files uploaded for purchase use PayPal buttons. The program automatically works with PayPal to return the buyer to a download page after the purchase is made. The buyer can then immediately download the file. The Downloads page is very flexible. For example you can include your entire album in one zip file and make it available for purchase.
Upload any type of file to make available on your website's Downloads Page. The Downloads Page can have any number of categories for downloads. Files can be offered for free (EPKs for example) or for sale (mp3s). When a file is uploaded in the Control Panel it can be assigned to a category that you have created. The file's name, description, and a 'Download' button is automatically added to the Downloads Page. Free files can be instantly downloaded from your site by clicking the Download button. Files uploaded for purchase use PayPal buttons. The program automatically works with PayPal to return the buyer to a download page after the purchase is made. The buyer can then immediately download the file. The Downloads page is very flexible. For example you can include your entire album in one zip file and make it available for purchase.
PayPal Store
Sell your items (CDs, Posters, T-Shirts, etc.) in the included PayPal store. Easy to follow step by step instructions are provided to walk you through adding items to your store. When you enter a new item, you can upload a jpeg image. A thumbnail is created and displayed with your item and the image is also automatically cropped for a popup. The PayPal Store can also be used with other services (instead of PayPal). Simply paste your code or link to the other service where you would normally paste the PayPal button code.
Sell your items (CDs, Posters, T-Shirts, etc.) in the included PayPal store. Easy to follow step by step instructions are provided to walk you through adding items to your store. When you enter a new item, you can upload a jpeg image. A thumbnail is created and displayed with your item and the image is also automatically cropped for a popup. The PayPal Store can also be used with other services (instead of PayPal). Simply paste your code or link to the other service where you would normally paste the PayPal button code.
Additional Info
The Additional Info database is an extremely flexible in that it allows you to add additional content (text, images, flash, video, etc.) to any page anywhere on website.
The Additional Info database is an extremely flexible in that it allows you to add additional content (text, images, flash, video, etc.) to any page anywhere on website.
Additional Images
The Additional Images database is very useful in that it generates and displays HTML code when you upload an image, that can then be pasted into any of the other content databases to display the image. This means that you can place images virtually anywhere on your site just by copying and pasting the code after you upload the image. Need an image displayed on your Latest News Page? No problem. Simply upload the image to the Additional Images database, then copy and paste the code to the Latest News database.
The Additional Images database is very useful in that it generates and displays HTML code when you upload an image, that can then be pasted into any of the other content databases to display the image. This means that you can place images virtually anywhere on your site just by copying and pasting the code after you upload the image. Need an image displayed on your Latest News Page? No problem. Simply upload the image to the Additional Images database, then copy and paste the code to the Latest News database.
Additional Files - Display Videos, Flash, Java applets, etc. on your website.
Add additional web pages, display videos, Flash files, stream mp3s, etc. using the Additional files database. This database is used to upload files that can be used anywhere on any page of your site. When a file is uploaded, the address to the file is automatically displayed. Use this address to display the file (or link to the file) on your site.
Add additional web pages, display videos, Flash files, stream mp3s, etc. using the Additional files database. This database is used to upload files that can be used anywhere on any page of your site. When a file is uploaded, the address to the file is automatically displayed. Use this address to display the file (or link to the file) on your site.
Newsletter
Built in Newsletter program and Subscriber database.
The easy to use Newsletter program allows you to manage your subscriber list and send out mass mailings. Send plain text email, HTML, or both. The program collects email addresses thru your website's 'Subscribe to Newsletter' box, or you can enter email addresses in manually to the list. The newsletter uses 'double opt in' when someone subscribes. When someone subscribes at your website, an email is sent to confirm the subscription. The person will click the link in the email to confirm their address and be added to your list.
If you already have a huge list, simply paste it into the subscribers page and save. When you save the list it will automatically remove duplicates and addresses that are not in the correct format. To send a message to your list, select the format (text, HTML, or both) and then type in the message or paste the HTML. The program allows you to send a test message to yourself before sending to the list. You can also save the message for sending later. All sent (and unsent) messages are archived. The Newsletter program was designed to run on shared hosting accounts. When you send a message to your list, the program will send a message every 7 seconds. This will keep large lists from overloading the mail server and keep your hosting provider happy.
The easy to use Newsletter program allows you to manage your subscriber list and send out mass mailings. Send plain text email, HTML, or both. The program collects email addresses thru your website's 'Subscribe to Newsletter' box, or you can enter email addresses in manually to the list. The newsletter uses 'double opt in' when someone subscribes. When someone subscribes at your website, an email is sent to confirm the subscription. The person will click the link in the email to confirm their address and be added to your list.
If you already have a huge list, simply paste it into the subscribers page and save. When you save the list it will automatically remove duplicates and addresses that are not in the correct format. To send a message to your list, select the format (text, HTML, or both) and then type in the message or paste the HTML. The program allows you to send a test message to yourself before sending to the list. You can also save the message for sending later. All sent (and unsent) messages are archived. The Newsletter program was designed to run on shared hosting accounts. When you send a message to your list, the program will send a message every 7 seconds. This will keep large lists from overloading the mail server and keep your hosting provider happy.
Newsletter Box
The Newsletter Box menu lets you choose the page on your site that you want the 'Subscribe To Newslleter' box to appear on.
The Newsletter Box menu lets you choose the page on your site that you want the 'Subscribe To Newslleter' box to appear on.
Tools
Link Creator
The Link Creator can be use to create links to use anywhere on your website. Its easy. Enter in the link name and page address and click 'Create Link'. The Link Creator will create the HTML code for the link. Copy and paste the code into any of databases in the Content Menu to display the link anywhere on your site.
The Link Creator can be use to create links to use anywhere on your website. Its easy. Enter in the link name and page address and click 'Create Link'. The Link Creator will create the HTML code for the link. Copy and paste the code into any of databases in the Content Menu to display the link anywhere on your site.
Font Styler
Use the Font Styler to apply browser safe styles to text that you can place anywhere on your site. Create dramatic text effects for your site. To use the Font Styler, type or paste the text into the Font Styler and select the font family, weight, style, size, line-height, and click 'Apply Style'. The Font Styler will create the HTML code that you can copy and paste into any content database. The Font Styler is used for more specific control than the Fonts and Links in the Design menu allows. Fonts and Links in the Design menu is for setting overall areas in your site. The Font Styler is used when you may need a different style within an area.
Use the Font Styler to apply browser safe styles to text that you can place anywhere on your site. Create dramatic text effects for your site. To use the Font Styler, type or paste the text into the Font Styler and select the font family, weight, style, size, line-height, and click 'Apply Style'. The Font Styler will create the HTML code that you can copy and paste into any content database. The Font Styler is used for more specific control than the Fonts and Links in the Design menu allows. Fonts and Links in the Design menu is for setting overall areas in your site. The Font Styler is used when you may need a different style within an area.
Content Floater
Create visually pleasing layouts with the Content Floater. The Content Floater can be used to 'float' text, images, or any other content on the website page. It it useful for precisely positioning content on the page. If set to 'float left', the content will float to the left and other content on the page will flow around the right side. If set to 'float right' the opposite will occur. Many options (border, background colors, margins, etc.) can be set for the floated content. You can even make scrollable boxes with the content floater. This is useful for putting large amounts of info into a small space in a scrollable box. The Content Floater is easy to use. Type or paste your info into the Content Floater, select the options, and click Float Content. The Content Floater will create and display the HTML code that you can copy and paste into any content database to display it on any page.
Create visually pleasing layouts with the Content Floater. The Content Floater can be used to 'float' text, images, or any other content on the website page. It it useful for precisely positioning content on the page. If set to 'float left', the content will float to the left and other content on the page will flow around the right side. If set to 'float right' the opposite will occur. Many options (border, background colors, margins, etc.) can be set for the floated content. You can even make scrollable boxes with the content floater. This is useful for putting large amounts of info into a small space in a scrollable box. The Content Floater is easy to use. Type or paste your info into the Content Floater, select the options, and click Float Content. The Content Floater will create and display the HTML code that you can copy and paste into any content database to display it on any page.