New GAGB Cachetags

[Administrator]

Following numerous requests we'd like to announce the availability of new GAGB Cache tags.

A GAGB Cachetag, is a graphical image containing the GAGB logo, and a tagline.

Heres an example:

https://www.gagb.org.uk/cachetag/gagb_tag.php (https://www.gagb.org.uk)

The image is selected at random from those available (currently 2) each image having a different tag line.

To include a GAGB Cachetag image on you're cache page, website, or forum posts simple use the following code.


<a href="https://www.gagb.org.uk">
<img src="https://www.gagb.org.uk/cachetag/gagb_tag.php" alt="GAGB Cache Tag Image" />
</a>At this time, we'd also like to ask for suggestions of other tag lines, obviously the shorted the better.

Cheers

StuartP

[Just Roger]

How about a plug for the forum? "Meet us at the Forum" and a link to the forum page

[Jaz666]

Well done Stuart.

The Yorkshire Caching site has had a banner image linking to The GAGB for a while now, but I'll look at changing it to the new style this week.

[Gushoneybun]

excellent, thanks.

[gazooks]

nice one - thanks

[FollowMeChaps]

Being a real fusspot I know :eek: but would it be possible to have it without the black outline and ideally a tad smaller. I tried adding it to my cache pages and it doesn't look quite right against the logos I use already.

https://img.geocaching.com/user/cfd25063-fe0e-4def-932c-76297de3b942.jpg

[studlyone]

Try using:

<a href="https://www.gagb.org.uk">
<img src="https://www.gagb.org.uk/cachetag/gagb_tag.php" alt="GAGB Cache Tag Image" border="0" />
</a>

[FollowMeChaps]

Many thanks Ian. I use basic html but confess to not understanding the code. I have tried what you suggest but get the following result:
https://img.geocaching.com/user/d7f7cbd9-3181-4a78-9152-080699f0d498.jpg
Can you advise an html luddite please?:wacko:

[StuartP]

Try


<a href="https://www.gagb.org.uk">
<img src="https://www.gagb.org.uk/cachetag/gagb_tag.php" alt="GAGB Cache Tag Image" border="0" />
</a>

The previous example included BB code ;)

Cheers

Stuart

[StuartP]

Just a quick post to say thanks to those that have used the cache tags so far.

55 cache pages & user profiles are now making use of the new tags.

Cheers

Stuart

[studlyone]

Try


<a href="https://www.gagb.org.uk">
<img src="https://www.gagb.org.uk/cachetag/gagb_tag.php" alt="GAGB Cache Tag Image" border="0" />
</a>

The previous example included BB code ;)

Cheers

StuartPesky BB code - note to self lay off the :beer: when trying to post replies and to check and check again.

Ian

[FollowMeChaps]

Try


<a href="https://www.gagb.org.uk">
<img src="https://www.gagb.org.uk/cachetag/gagb_tag.php" alt="GAGB Cache Tag Image" border="0" />
</a>The previous example included BB code ;)

Cheers

Stuart

Sorry, this works but still has the black outline I'm trying to get rid of, allbeit less bold! :ohmy:

StuartP - I've copied to my GC profile but would prefer to loose the outline before updating my caches; I said I was a fusspot!

[StuartP]

Ignore that one

[StuartP]

Sorry, this works but still has the black outline I'm trying to get rid of, allbeit less bold! :ohmy:

StuartP - I've copied to my GC profile but would prefer to loose the outline before updating my caches; I said I was a fusspot!

Ok, the black outline is part of the image.

https://www.gagb.org.uk/cachetag/gagb_tag.php

I can look at doing a version without this, I'd be interested to hear if any others have thoughts on this ?

Cheers

Stuart

[Bill D (wwh)]

Stuart, I can see FollowMeChaps's point, but personally I prefer having the border. Would it be possible to do two versions, one with and one without the border?

[FollowMeChaps]

Sorry for any misunderstanding - I only ever wanted an alternative version not a replacement.

I've done a DIY to my original request which seems to work - 80% size and no border. Is it ok to use this on my cache pages?

https://img.geocaching.com/user/91281cea-f6dc-4dab-b985-b6af2123f5d5.jpg
<a href="https://www.gagb.org.uk">
<img src=" https://img.geocaching.com/user/91281cea-f6dc-4dab-b985-b6af2123f5d5.jpg
" alt="GAGB Cache Tag Image" border="0" />
</a>

[FollowMeChaps]

Deleted - the dreaded double post monster!

[StuartP]

Hi,

If you can give me till tomorrow (Sat) AM I'll hopefully have things setup so you can request images with or without a border.

It's preferable to use our own images as we can then gauge how many caches & profiles are making use of them.

Is size an issue too ? Would being able to choose from 2 sizes help ? The current size, and say a 75% version ?

Cheers

Stuart

[FollowMeChaps]

Hi,

If you can give me till tomorrow (Sat) AM I'll hopefully have things setup so you can request images with or without a border.

It's preferable to use our own images as we can then gauge how many caches & profiles are making use of them.

Is size an issue too ? Would being able to choose from 2 sizes help ? The current size, and say a 75% version ?

Cheers

Stuart
Thanks Stuart, I'll wait before adding the tags to my caches. I can only speak for myself, but I'd certainly prefer a smaller size as per my original post above (https://www.gagb.org.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=17076&postcount=6).

I must say this GAGB service is top notch :socool: - I'm only dreading the bill!!!!

[Bill D (wwh)]

FollowMeChaps wrote:
I must say this GAGB service is top notch :socool: - I'm only dreading the bill!!!!Oh, dear, am I that frightening...?!! :ohmy: :p :D:D:D

[StuartP]

Thanks Stuart, I'll wait before adding the tags to my caches. I can only speak for myself, but I'd certainly prefer a smaller size as per my original post above (https://www.gagb.org.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=17076&postcount=6).

I must say this GAGB service is top notch :socool: - I'm only dreading the bill!!!!


Hi,

Try the following


<a href="https://www.gagb.org.uk">
<img src="https://www.gagb.org.uk/cachetag/gagb_tag.php?border=no&size=small" alt="GAGB Cache Tag Image" border="0" />
</a>

Still some work to do, but should cover your requirement for noborder and a smaller image. Of course over time I'll introduce all combinations for small, large, border and no border.

Cheers
Stuart

[FollowMeChaps]

Many thanks Stuart. After a lot of cut & pasting I've added your no border logo to all my cache pages. :D

[StuartP]

Thanks to everyone who's now making use of the cache tags.

Heres a breakdown of their current usage

Cacher Profiles : 10
TB Pages: 1
Cache Pages: 106

Cheers

Stuart

[Maple Leaf]

Can someone let me know what html code I need to put multiple logos in a horizontal line across the page
At the moment, mine either appear underneath each other or stuck out in the middle of the page as I can aligned them centrally

[Lord Darcy]

Can someone let me know what html code I need to put multiple logos in a horizontal line across the page
At the moment, mine either appear underneath each other or stuck out in the middle of the page as I can aligned them centrally

Probably in amongst the HTML you have either ...

<br>
or
</p>

remove these between the logo snippets.

If it isn't that, perhaps you could post the relevant code, and someone here will be able to debug it.

[Maple Leaf]

It was the </p>

Thanks ...all sorted now

[sandvika]

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

Thank you for providing so quickly, since I'd suggested it :D

However, I must admit I'm also waiting for the borderless version because I don't want to edit all my cache pages more than once each!

I'd suggest that borderless is really the only way to go because this looks reasonably tidy amongst a mish-mash of images/logos of different sizes whereas the border just makes it look like a badly sized tile.

Thanks :socool:


Just a quick post to say thanks to those that have used the cache tags so far.

55 cache pages & user profiles are now making use of the new tags.

Cheers

Stuart

[StuartP]

Since we've had discussions about promoting the GAGB, time to give this a bit of a bump.

Suggestions for improvements welcome, I'm looking at borderless.

[sandvika]

Since we've had discussions about promoting the GAGB, time to give this a bit of a bump.

Suggestions for improvements welcome, I'm looking at borderless.

Actually very timely, since I will be removing the G:UK rating links (RIP) and can replace them with a nice borderless GAGB image instead.

[jacobite]

I put a GAGB linky logo on every page of my site a while ago, and it looks rather good too :D

[markandlynn]

http://www.staffordshirewildlife.org.uk/images/userupload/loynton_moss.jpg

I use the one above on two of my caches. Is there any chance of a full width banner type to go into the short description area of the cache description ? it could have extra info inside it ?

[Matrix]

I have added the tag to all my caches :)

[StuartP]

I've neglected to respond to those requesting additional features from cache tags.

However I'd like to ask if anyone has additional suggestions, hopefully I'll be able to add these features over the coming weeks.

Thanks

Stuart

[StuartP]

I'd be interested to hear any thoughts people have about cachetags as above, are they in use.

Could we expand whats on offer to better suit cache listings pages ?

[DrDick&Vick]

I use them on all my caches.

[Al & Tracy Smith]

I have the current GAGB cachetag on my GS profile page and was wondering if there was any plans to make a new one using the new GAGB logo?

[nobbynobbs]

Good idea and one which might well happen.

There's several changes in the pipeline so that can be added to the list :)

[FourQ]

I'm thinking about something like this...
http://www.fourq.web44.net/GAGB/GAGB%20Questions%20answered.jpg

[keehotee]

Something like this?

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s44/keehotee/cachetag2.gif

[StuartP]

Something like this?

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s44/keehotee/cachetag2.gif

If you can shrink it to 140pixels wide, and e-mail it me I'll look at getting the current on-line tags updated.

[keehotee]

If you can shrink it to 140pixels wide, and e-mail it me I'll look at getting the current on-line tags updated.

Done :D

[StuartP]

Thanks.

I'll see what magic can be done :) It might take longer than I initially thought.

[L8HNB]

Sorry if this is a bit late but can we have a text thats easier on the eye? Even Ariel will do! That text type looks, in my opinion :cool:, awful.
H