Virtual: "Light a Memorial Candle" Possible?

[cherylsaynhi]

I'd like to create a page where people could light a virtual memorial candle for a deceased loved one. I have a memorial/tribute site that I want to do this on, and I am not sure if it can be done using HTML, or if it requires a more complicated language? If you go to http://jason-gauthier.memory-of.com/Candles.aspx you will understand what I am trying to say.

I want the same thing, only my own design, where I control the background color and the candle style, etc. I'm thinking of maybe a llight silver background that is stable, while a frosted white (yet somewhat see-through) table floats on top, with the candle and message. Could someone help me? Please? Thanks!

[Twey]

It can be done, but not with HTML. You'll need a server-side script to handle storage of lit candles.

[cherylsaynhi]

It can be done, but not with HTML. You'll need a server-side script to handle storage of lit candles.

Ooookkkk.. Ummm... Can someone just create one for me and give me the code? LOL Thanks for your response. :)

[Twey]

We probably can, but not without more information about your server :) We'll need to know:
1) What server-side languages you have installed
2) What database system you have installed, or
3) What operating system you run.

[Ges]

Hi. The 'mad professor' is quite right. It is mainly a server-side issue. I had this exact problem when designing www.flowersineden.co.uk. In the end, the sites I design come complete with a guest book in which the 'infant/baby' memorials have the option to light a candle. This - guest book - I have written in PHP but it only uses a 'flat database' stored on the server cos it does not warrent somethig like MySql.
Try these sites;
http://www.hotscripts.com
http://www.phpcafe.net

for PHP stuff.

Good luck.