home page....

[msp_erv]

hi guys....

how can we have more of a 'premanent' home page and then have contant from there... based on menu and maybe blog starting after a 'permanent' area that we can administer as a 'post'

we would like to have a permanent introduction at our page top

thank you

[judebert]

I think what you're looking for is a site entry page, where users get an index of various things they can do on your site (for example, an introduction with links to a blog, a gallery, and a forum).

The easiest thing to do for that is to actually create an HTML page with the text and links you want, with Serendipity installed in a subdirectory.

If you've already got your whole site pointing to Serendipity, you can also use the Static Pages plugin to create a "front page" with the appropriate links and set it to be the Serendipity start page.

There are other options, too; you could modify the index.tpl (which requires a bit of HTML and Smarty knowledge) or create a "sticky" post (which requires the Extended Properties of Entries plugin).

If I've misinterpreted your question, or you need anything else, just let us know.

[msp_erv]

many thanks...

actually i am werll on my way---

this is my 2nd blog - helping a buddy...
http://www.chameleonpaintersmn.com/index.php

i like the static page thing -- i will try this next time

for this -- i would like a horizontle drop down menu for categories...

is there such a thing?

this is a nifty app

[judebert]

There's no plugin for that, but many templates (such as Bulletproof) do support a menu bar.

Since you seem to be using Bulletproof, just go to "Manage Themes" in your admin page and set up the menu items!

[msp_erv]

many thanks

I must be blind as a bat....

i have spent the last 12 minns lookin in admin screens....

where is this "Manage Themes" in 'my' admin page ?

I see Theme/Style options but i do not see any where here where i can add any sort of menu items

thank you

[Don Chambers]

Bulletproof contains navigation bar options, but they are not "drop down". It can be configured to display above the banner, below the banner, or in a sidebar. See the option labeled: "Position of the navbar". "Manage Styles" should be the first link listed under the group of links titled "Appearance".

[RedBaron]

side note for this thread (sorry for the hijack)

Any chance of more navbar buttons in that style sheet? (currently 0 - 4)

Trevor

[Don Chambers]

Yes Trevor - the number of navlinks is a configuration item.