Category Archives: AJAX

AJAX scripts and tips

Where to find AJAX scripts

AJAX is more or less fancy Javascript that can be used with ASP.net, HTML or PHP. Since I’m not much of a backend programmer, I usually search for a script that I can make my own. Usually the scripts are free or require a donation.
If you need to add some cool image effects, nice looking [...]

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Dynamic Content Using AJAX

Here’s a nifty script for pulling in dynamic content into a DIV, http://www.dhtmlgoodies.com/index.html?whichScript=ajax-dynamic-content.  You can load external files into DIV’s on an existing page. This can make for easier content management and works as well as server side includes or php includes.

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noobSlide using mootools

I found an ultra cool AJAX sliding effect that uses mootools, noobSlide. You see the “sliding” effect on many homepages like Amazon and Shopping.com.
For you AJAX newbies (me included) this script is fairly easy to install.

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mooSlide - cool slide up effect

If you’re looking for an alternative to light box then check out mooSlide. Rather than popup a new overlay in the middle of the page, the popup comes straight from the bottom. I could see this coming in handy when linking to external sites and you want to show a thumbnail and addition information.

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Greybox - Nice Lightbox Window for External Content or Image Galleries

Greybox is a nice little AJAX effect for pop up windows. If you want a nice image gallery or an alternate way to display external links on your own site, give greybox some serious consideration.

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Versatile AJAX Carousel

JCarousel Lite is an AJAX script used to create that neat scrolling effect you see on so many web 2.0ish websites. what I really like about this script is it can be used for more than just images. You can create text based content and even mix images and text. Other features include using [...]

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AJAX Rain offers over 1100 AJAX Scripts

Need a lightbox for an image gallery? Or how about fancy looking form? AJAX Rain has the scripts you need. With over 1100 AJAX scripts in their library AJAX Rain has the largest collection of AJAX scripts. Most scripts are free but may require a link back to the author’s website.
I have used a few [...]

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