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Chef Isaac
10-23-2009, 10:07 PM
Anyone have vast knowledge of WordPress?
I am frusterated!
Word Press in Waco, Texas?
Barry
10-23-2009, 10:36 PM
I use WP for Beesource, so yes, some.
Chef Isaac
10-23-2009, 10:50 PM
may I ask why you use WP for beesource?
I do not understand why some things I can change in design view and html and some things like the .php I have to change in html code and there is no design view. It is like I have to do some things in Expression or Dreamweaver and somethings in WP.
Barry
10-24-2009, 12:01 AM
may I ask why you use WP for beesource?
Because it's a WCMS and it's open source, free.
[/QUOTE]I do not understand why some things I can change in design view and html and some things like the .php I have to change in html code and there is no design view. It is like I have to do some things in Expression or Dreamweaver and somethings in WP.[/QUOTE]
Well, I don't get into the php stuff myself. I manage the html but have another guy that does the php scripting as needed. vBulletin is about ready to release a major update that includes their own CMS, so I will be looking into that to see if it will be worth it to use instead of WordPress.
BWrangler
10-25-2009, 04:21 PM
Hi Guys,
For my own use, I evaluated WP years ago and rejected it at the time.
Since then, it has come of age and I now use it as the CMS for my website. And I would recommend the online version at www.wordpress.com for anyone who wants their own blog or website. It's free. Easy to use. And secure.
There are a few restrictions on the .com. No javascript or adds and the typical stuff concerning illegal or immoral content.
So, if you've got custom code or a commercial site wordpress.com is out.
Now to the question. It's not impossible. Run a local version of WP. Change your php. Then run and see what happens in a second window before uploading and publishing it. But that requires a local installation of a server, like Apache, and the php software. Both are free. And can be easily installed on your desk or laptop.
That's the solution I used when faced with the same kind of problem involving different CMS software.
Your computer is using your browser when editing online in WP. Javascript is used to 'program' your browser to talk back to your webhost's server. I suspect that due to the complexities involved, the compatibility/configuration issues, the possible damage done, and security issues, the WP folks have stayed away from that option.
Their main focus seems to be on end user friendliness, which they do very well. But I suspect they figure anyone, who is messing with php and apache, should have it installed on their local machine. Test it first. And then put it online.
It fairly easy to take down a site with the wrong code. And with malicious intent, the entire server can be taken down or worse taken over.
Regards
Dennis
BWrangler
10-29-2009, 02:29 PM
Hi Guys,
Here's a very concise guide for making a local wordpress install.
http://www.jdavidmacor.com/2007/07/24/how-to-install-wordpress-locally/
It takes less than 10 minutes.
Regards
Dennis