A Note To AOL Users Jill Stevenson
MouseWorks Web Site DesignDated Web Feed
Occasionally, after I've updated a client's web site, the client will call to say that they're still seeing the old content on their browser, and
question whether the updates were ever done. Usually it's just a matter of hitting your "refresh" button. However, my standard reply to AOL users is, "Wait a couple of hours, then hit your 'Refresh' button."
In the interest of conserving their server resources (and money), AOL takes a "snapshot" of the web regularly throughout the day and uses that rather than live content. This means that hitting your "refresh" or
"reload" button will not result in a download of up-to-date content. What to do? Complain to AOL! Web Site Forms
I often install forms on clients' web sites to make it easier for
visitors to send or request information. When the visitor hits the "Submit Form" button, the typed contents are delivered to my client via email. Unfortunately, this doesn't always work with AOL users. Many of my
clients who use AOL simply are not able to receive forms via email. My solution? Use Outlook or Outlook Express to get your mail, or sign up for a free HotMail or Yahoo mail account. READ MORE |
