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Web Design Issues Changing Hyperlink Address

Discussion in 'Web Design' started by InteLogitec, Mar 29, 2014.

  1. InteLogitec

    InteLogitec New Member

    Every time I attempt to change the hyperlink address for social media, it is immediately changed back. For example, it begins with http://facebook.com/freewebsitetemplates and I try to change it to my own. I add the http:// and everything. This is the second time I've used a template and the first time I didn't have these issues. The template is called Motion Graphix. Please help! You can contact me at g.boss@InteLogitec.com or comment on the thread post.
     
    InteLogitec, Mar 29, 2014
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  2. Mimoun

    Mimoun Administrator Staff Member Director Verified Member

    Most likely it's because your changes haven't been saved to your HTML files.
    Do you have this problem just on your hosted website online or also on your own computer?
     
    Mimoun, Mar 30, 2014
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  3. InteLogitec

    InteLogitec New Member

    I haven't published the files to hosting yet, the problem is occurring within the HTML editor. At first I thought the issue was with the editor, but the first template I downloaded from the site didn't have the issue. I change the hyperlink property and before I can save it the address immediately changes back.
     
    InteLogitec, Mar 30, 2014
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  4. Mimoun

    Mimoun Administrator Staff Member Director Verified Member

    Can you try to change any other text and see what happens?
    Go to your HTML file and look at the properties and see what the last date changed time is.
    What is the editor you are using?
     
    Mimoun, Mar 30, 2014
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  5. InteLogitec

    InteLogitec New Member

    I changed other text and everything else stays the same. I don't believe the issue is with the text, but instead with the hyperlink properties. The editor is "Microsoft Web Expression 4". As I previously stated, I believed it was an issue with the editor, but the first template I downloaded didn't have the same issue.
     
    InteLogitec, Mar 30, 2014
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  6. Mimoun

    Mimoun Administrator Staff Member Director Verified Member

    The problem is with the Microsoft Web Expression 4 editor.
    Editors like the one from Microsoft have a bad habit of doing too much.
    My guess is that the editor has a standard way of editing URLs and you did not use it correctly this time. Try a different way of editing the URL.

    I don't use the editor myself and haven't used Windows as my main OS for years now. So it will be hard to help you out here.

    Maybe someone from the community can help you out here.
    If not I will boot up my Windows OS Virtual Machine and see if I can find the problem.
     
    Mimoun, Mar 31, 2014
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  7. InteLogitec

    InteLogitec New Member

    Unfortunately I don't have time to wait for the community to get back to me. I have to run a business and this template is the most professional I can find that appropriately suits my needs.

    What I don't understand is why the editor was fine with the first template I downloaded and is now having issues. I'm unaware of the complications of you booting up your Windows OS Virtual Machine, but as of now you are my best bet.

    Thank You in Advance, I Appreciate It.
     
    InteLogitec, Mar 31, 2014
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  8. InteLogitec

    InteLogitec New Member

    I personally added a button to the HTML and the hyperlink worked fine. The issue seems to be with your HTML and CSS for the Social Media Interactions, as if it is set to one option and one option only.
     
    InteLogitec, Mar 31, 2014
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  9. InteLogitec

    InteLogitec New Member

    I downloaded a different editor and the problem went away. Still though, if possible I'd like to know why it won't work for the Microsoft editor. I use it primarily.
     
    InteLogitec, Mar 31, 2014
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  10. Mimoun

    Mimoun Administrator Staff Member Director Verified Member

    I don't have a problem with Windows, I just don't like using it anymore.

    Anyway I booted my Windows VM and I just tried editing it with Microsoft Web Expression 4 (the free version) and it works fine for me.
    Did you use this motion template ?
     
    Mimoun, Mar 31, 2014
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  11. InteLogitec

    InteLogitec New Member

    Yes, that's the one! And did you try changing the hyperlinks to a different facebook or social media page? It will let me change any text, I just can't edit the hyperlink addresses.
     
    InteLogitec, Mar 31, 2014
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  12. Mimoun

    Mimoun Administrator Staff Member Director Verified Member

    I made the changes using the Tag Properties and changed the href and it works fine.
     
    Mimoun, Mar 31, 2014
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  13. InteLogitec

    InteLogitec New Member

    I tried that and it worked! I was changing the code and it wasn't working. Went to edit tag and it worked. Thank You!
     
    InteLogitec, Mar 31, 2014
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  14. Mimoun

    Mimoun Administrator Staff Member Director Verified Member

    Great to know you got it to work. Feel free to share your website URL once it's done.
     
    Mimoun, Mar 31, 2014
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