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When I start to build a site, I typically use a CMS. That means that I have to run a program called XAMPP so that I can run PHP and Mysql on my Windows XP computer. Probably nothing new to you advanced users out there. The process typically works very well and I can build a site on my local machine and then move it to my server when I’m ready. Over the years I’ve come up with a few tips and tricks that can make your life a lot easier. We’ll be using WordPress as an example.
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I enjoy doing and what this blogs main focus should be. I’ve come to the conclusion that this blog will be mostly about hacking, integrating, reviewing, and smashing CMS software. Let’s take a look at the categories and what their goals will be.
For those of you who haven’t noticed (can’t blame you, it’s hidden) there’s an area for reviewing PHP software, CMS systems, and web applications. From content management systems to shopping cart software, there’s pretty much everything you need and use for a website, even some services in the list. The whole reason I’m telling you is because, well, you could save others a lot of time by reviewing the stuff and letting people know if it’s worth their time to try or not.
I decided to write this post to give you some updates on what’s happening around the webosphere. Recently I feel like my desire to be a web entrepreneur has been reinvigorated. To me the hardest thing about doing this internet stuff is staying motivated and inspired. It’s really the key that everyone seems to forget about when trying to be successful. You can “push and push” like I said in the last post but sometimes it makes more sense to take a break and gain a little motivation, reinvigorate your passion.
When I started building websites and trying to figure out how people made money online - it wasn’t a lot of fun. It took me a while to figure out the basics and even then I felt like I was winging it. I started building websites with tables and when I tried to figure out CSS it was difficult to say the least. I couldn’t grasp the fundamentals and create a layout that stayed together or made any sense, it would just go all over. After a while though, you keep pushing and pushing, and you eventually start to realize what works and what doesn’t.
