jb-et-al
05-24-2005, 04:48 PM
This is probably very elementary. But, I'm hopelessly confused!
I already know how to build a "regular" web site. But now I want to build a Directory site so that visitors can find just the listed resources (for example: Freelance Writers) that are available in their local area.
[In other words, let's say I have a data base of 500 Freelance Writers located all across the country, but you, as a visitor, only want to know which writers are located near you within whatever number of miles you specify.]
These locally available resources need to be displayed when the visitor's home address and/or zip code is entered into a form.
Are there templates or pre-written CGI scripts for this kind of site? Or, do I need to know how to use some kind of special "language" like Perl, JavaScript, etc.?
Can anybody help me out? Thanks!
I already know how to build a "regular" web site. But now I want to build a Directory site so that visitors can find just the listed resources (for example: Freelance Writers) that are available in their local area.
[In other words, let's say I have a data base of 500 Freelance Writers located all across the country, but you, as a visitor, only want to know which writers are located near you within whatever number of miles you specify.]
These locally available resources need to be displayed when the visitor's home address and/or zip code is entered into a form.
Are there templates or pre-written CGI scripts for this kind of site? Or, do I need to know how to use some kind of special "language" like Perl, JavaScript, etc.?
Can anybody help me out? Thanks!