I solved a similar problem (users updating a web page) by putting
unchangable jpg and text file names in the HTML, then with a simple uploader
page, letting users upload files that would replace the old ones. I.e.,
a.jpg, b.jpg, c.jpg, etc., never changed in the HTML code. They would just
upload new a.jpg, b.jpg, etc. Likewise with text files where I provided
links with names that never changed, and they'd update new files with those
names to the linked url.

By knowing just enough to upload the files, users were able to change many
items on the page - even backgrounds, etc. They also learned rather quickly
on their own what they could and could not do if they didn't want an
atrocious looking mess.

"DSt" <dsteel0@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> I'm building a website for a friend - nothing serious, but I'd like to
> make it look good. I have a decent home page for him, and
> contact details, which is what he wanted initially, but because of
> the nature of the website, he would like to update it regularly with
> pictures and text (he sells stuff from home).
>
> Now, I want to avoid having to change this website for him, because
> that'll be a pain - and I want to make him responsible for the upkeep
> - how can I make it so that the main web site is untouchable, but
> there is an area for ads which he can upload to himself? He needs to
> be able to add pictures (of the products) and text. Nothing too fancy,
> just a title, with a pic and text below.
>
> I have a couple of ideas how to do this - but I'm sure this is a
> common occurence, with some good solutions which I'm just not aware
> of.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Many thanks,
> DSt.
>