Welcome to Webmasters Unplugged! So, you've been to all the top websites, huh? Well, have you ever wondered what the Webmaster(s) was like? Or what inspired them to make that great site? Well, most Webmasters/Mistresses love positive feedback. So feel free to e-mail 'em!
But, some of you are too shy to write and ask questions, but you may still be curious about the people behind those kickin' sites. So, Webmasters unplugged will bring you some of the best PR webmasters around, kicked back and ready to discuss all sorts of things.
We've got tons of great Webmasters here, wating to talk. So, let's get interviewing!
Today we have the creator of "The Power Rangers Datafiles"! It's an incredible site that is very well done. I visit all the time! He'll Talk about his site and all the great stuff he's done!
Ready to meet him? Okay, heeeere's....
When did you first discover PR?
I first discovered PR in August of 1993, with the promo featuring the ZyuRanger morphing sequence with the American actors' faces. At that time, I had no clue it did come from a Japanesse series.
What inspired you to build a PR website?
The fact that their wasn't too many websites devoted to PR, now there's a lot! but after learning how to make one a few years ago and my video game site becoming boring, I decided to make a Power Rangers site since I always wanted to make an informative site.
If you could be a ranger, which one would you be? Why?
TJ, just like Joseph Lara, a.k.a. webmaster of AstroRanger's PRIS/PRLG Websites. I want to be TJ because I love baseball and TJ is good at it:). But besides that, he shows leadership, even as 2nd in command and never minds doing for others. Also, he has some nice moves :).
Who would be on your "dream team"?
I'm unsure on this question, but if I had to make one, it would be ALL the rangers.
What keeps you interested in your site?
The amount of visitors that come to my site and the fact that Power Rangers is growing every day.
What's your favorite PR genre? Why?
Well, it would be the zords, because I want to be a engineer like Damon.
Do you have any other webpages?
I have several.
InfoCoDE Datafiles (http://members.aol.com/TPWiz4/infocode.html)
Pokemon Datafiles (http://members.aol.com/AvaPidgey/pokemon.html)
Pokemon Online Card Shop (http://clik.to/pokefreaks)
Zelda 64 Datafiles (http://members.xoom.com/InfoCoDE/Zelda/home.html)
What advice can you give to someone who wants to create a PR site?
Don't steal other people's layouts, update on a constant basis, and answer all emails.
What, in your opinion, makes for a good site vs. an okay, or bad one?
What makes a good site vs. an okay vs. a bad one is how much work you put into it, how original you are,and how nice you are.
What's your fave part about making your site?
Getting compliments and suggestions on my site from viewers like you or even some webmasters from other PR websites.
How long have you been making sites?
For about 17 months (as of 11/98 a year and 4 months)
Do you have any other hobbies?
I play basketball and baseball, and collect Pokemon cards :).
How do you stay sane constantly updating and meeting the demands of visitors?
Well, I organize my time with homework, after school activities, and other stuff.
In MMPR:TM, the rangers have animal spirits. What do you think yours would be, and why?
Well, I would feel like I am a wolf, since I'm quick I'm on my feet.
What's your favorite site, besides yours? :)
I've got two. One for Power Rangers is Mesh's site (http://www.starpoints.net) Star Points because besides being a nice guy, he devotes much of his free time to his website and puts a lot of work into it. Another is for Pokèmon, which is called The Pojo (http://www.thepojo.com) because almost everything you can think of about Pokèmon and I'm a huge fan of the show, cards, and even toys.
What's your fave movie?
The Matrix, if your talking about anything besides PR.
What's the coolest experience of your life?
Well, that's hard for me to decide, but it was when are family went to China to visit the Great Wall.
Scariest?
Going on roller coasters.
Person you respect most?
My parents, they gave me birth, money, and almost everything else.
What do you look for in a friend?
Nice, courteous, not too rough, what all the traits of "friend" means.
What's the thing you hate most about being a website owner/maker?
When your internet is cut off and you can't update for a few days, and having to move a site to another server. My site has moved 3 times in the past year, from AOL, to Xoom, and now InternetTrash.
What's your favorite joke?
I don't have a joke"
What "big thing" do you want to accomplish?
Making my own video game.
What music do you like?
Rap, I would love it if PR had a rap song.
What's your favorite song?
Backstreet Boys' "I want it that way".
How would you describe yourself?
Nice and courteous. If you won the lottery today, what would you do with the money?
I'd buy a domain for my website, www.something.net, buy a snappy to make my own episode pics, buy more Pokemon cards and Power Rangers toys, and possibly buy more clothes :), but this is talking as a 13 year old, I've got a few more years ahead.
Do you have a motto?
If it seems hard, try, try, and try again.
That's Thuc, everyone! Gives a great interview, doesn't he? If you want to talk to him some more e-mail him. he'd love to talk to ya'. If you want to go to his site click Here. It'll take ya' right there! :)
So who's up next time? I guess you'll just have to wait and see! :)