W3C validation of Newsberry code

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rich

08 Nov, 2009 07:13 PM via web

Hi guys,

First of all a big thanks for this service. I've not sent any campaigns yet - still early days, but what I have seen so far is impressive.

I do have a problem though as I am currently validating my website for W3C compliance. There are a number of errors all within the code generated by Newsberry. These are mainly to do with using spaces in the ID's etc. You can see them for yourself by going to http://validator.w3.org/ and entering my website www.clearwatercoaching.co.uk

Whilst the code still works and I have had a few people subscribe using it, it is important for me to have my site validated.

Thanks
Rich

  1. Support Staff 2 Posted by Natalie on 09 Nov, 2009 05:15 PM

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    Hi Rich,

    We'll take a look and get back to you.

    Thanks,

    Natalie

  2. 3 Posted by rich on 09 Nov, 2009 06:21 PM

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    Many thanks Natalie,

    If you need further information to help with the investigation please ask.

    Cheers
    Rich

    On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 5:15 PM, Natalie <
    tender+d85636208ed66089d6f83d4c9028d5f76e545f046@tenderapp.com<tender%2Bd85636208ed66089d6f83d4c9028d5f76e545f046@tenderapp.com>
    > wrote:

  3. Support Staff 4 Posted by Natalie on 09 Nov, 2009 09:14 PM

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    Hi Rich,

    It looks like your field names contain spaces which is why the validation issues are happening. We recommend that you use single word Field names, and then you can change the labels directly in your form code.

    If you need help, let us know. We'd be happy to assist.

    Natalie


    Newsberry Support

    help.newsberry.com

  4. 5 Posted by rich on 09 Nov, 2009 11:09 PM

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    Excellent thank you Natalie,

    I take it that the changes won't affect existing subscribers? Not that there
    are that many.

    I appreciate your help on this.

    Rich

    On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:14 PM, Natalie <
    tender+d85636208ed66089d6f83d4c9028d5f76e545f046@tenderapp.com<tender%2Bd85636208ed66089d6f83d4c9028d5f76e545f046@tenderapp.com>
    > wrote:

  5. Support Staff 6 Posted by Natalie on 09 Nov, 2009 11:15 PM

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    Hi Rich,

    Changing field names does not have an effect on anyone who has subscribed.

    Thanks,

    Natalie


    Newsberry Support

    help.newsberry.com

  6. Natalie resolved this discussion on 09 Nov, 2009 11:15 PM.

  7. rich re-opened this discussion on 09 Nov, 2009 11:20 PM

  8. 7 Posted by rich on 09 Nov, 2009 11:20 PM

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    My that was quick. Thank you very much.

    Have a very pleasant evening.

    Cheers
    Rich

    On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:15 PM, Natalie <
    tender+d85636208ed66089d6f83d4c9028d5f76e545f046@tenderapp.com<tender%2Bd85636208ed66089d6f83d4c9028d5f76e545f046@tenderapp.com>
    > wrote:

  9. Natalie resolved this discussion on 10 Nov, 2009 05:49 PM.

  10. rich re-opened this discussion on 11 Nov, 2009 04:40 PM

  11. 8 Posted by rich on 11 Nov, 2009 04:40 PM

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    Natalie,

    I have now implemented the suggestion made to have single word field names
    and changed the 'text' to show the correct descriptions on my page.
    Unfortunately the 'code generator' in Newsberry now seems to generate code
    with numeric name and ID tags which is also invalid HTML according to the
    W3C as these tags must begin with an 'alpha character'!

    Standards eh? I know but they are there for a reason and hopefully make the
    internet a better and more consistent space for all of us.

    Hope the sun is shining where you are - our has all but disappeared now:(
    Regards
    Rich

    On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:19 PM, Richard Burrow <
    rich@clearwatercoaching.co.uk> wrote:

  12. Support Staff 9 Posted by Natalie on 11 Nov, 2009 05:10 PM

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    Hi Rich,

    Try this: add an "s" to the input ID. Here's an example:

    <input id="s9918" name="9918"

    Natalie

  13. 10 Posted by rich on 11 Nov, 2009 11:45 PM

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    Natalie,

    Thanks once again. My pages are now validated.

    Your help is very much appreciated.

    Thanks
    Rich

    On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 5:10 PM, Natalie <
    tender+d85636208ed66089d6f83d4c9028d5f76e545f046@tenderapp.com<tender%2Bd85636208ed66089d6f83d4c9028d5f76e545f046@tenderapp.com>
    > wrote:

  14. Natalie resolved this discussion on 20 Nov, 2009 03:47 PM.

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