In Feburary 2016 29,
Go Daddy is an Arizona-based company that registers millions of Website domain names and hosts many sites as well as providing email, analytics and business tools.Log in to your Go Daddy Account Manager by typing your customer number or login name and password.
Click 'Web Hosting' from the 'Products' section.
Locate your hosting account and click 'Launch' next to it.
Type your external domain in the 'Enter domain' field.
Use the automatically generated user name in the 'FTP user name' field. If you wish to change your user name, click 'Change.' Enter your preferred FTP user name.
Type and retype a password that you wish to use to access the hosting account with FTP.
Click 'Finish.'
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Monday, 29 February 2016
How to Allow GZIP in GoDaddyIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Log in to your GoDaddy hosting page (see Resources). Enter your username and password.
Click 'Web Hosting' and 'Launch' on the account containing the page that you wish to edit. Click 'File Manager' and open the file that you wish to edit.
Paste the following code at the very top of your webpage, above the 'doctype' code:
Click 'Save.' Repeat these steps to enable GZIP on each of your webpages.
Click 'Log Out' at the top of the page when you have edited each page.
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Log in to your GoDaddy hosting page (see Resources). Enter your username and password.
Click 'Web Hosting' and 'Launch' on the account containing the page that you wish to edit. Click 'File Manager' and open the file that you wish to edit.
Paste the following code at the very top of your webpage, above the 'doctype' code:
Click 'Save.' Repeat these steps to enable GZIP on each of your webpages.
Click 'Log Out' at the top of the page when you have edited each page.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Resize an Image in a Wikipedia ArticleIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Go to Wikipedia's main page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page. You can also key in Wikipedia in any search engine.
Go to the top-right corner of the page. Click on 'Create Account.' Register by providing a username and a unique password. The account is created immediately. Your username will appear in red at the top of the page.
Resize an Image in a Wikipedia article
Go to the 'Edit' tab/box of the article in which you need to display or insert the image.
Use the syntax '{Image:Image name|thumb|caption}' where you want the image to appear. The thumb refers to the width specified already. Typically, 180 pixels is the default size.
Change the thumb-width to the size you want. For example, if you want 120 pixels, type '{Image:Image name|120p|caption}.' The image can only be as large as its original size. You can make it as small as you want.
Use 'frame' in the image syntax to maintain the original size of the image. For example, '{Image:Image name|frame|caption}.'
Specify the width options in your account preferences. Click on 'My Preferences,' the third tab/box on the top of the page.
Click on the 'File' tab/box in the 'My Preferences' page.
Set the size of the thumbnails, either 120, 150, 180, 200, 250 or 300 pixels.
Specify the resolution of the images on the 'Image Description' page. The default sizes of the width and height are 800 or 600 pixels.
Choose from the options listed. There are approximately six preferences listed for the height and width of images.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Go to Wikipedia's main page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page. You can also key in Wikipedia in any search engine.
Go to the top-right corner of the page. Click on 'Create Account.' Register by providing a username and a unique password. The account is created immediately. Your username will appear in red at the top of the page.
Resize an Image in a Wikipedia article
Go to the 'Edit' tab/box of the article in which you need to display or insert the image.
Use the syntax '{Image:Image name|thumb|caption}' where you want the image to appear. The thumb refers to the width specified already. Typically, 180 pixels is the default size.
Change the thumb-width to the size you want. For example, if you want 120 pixels, type '{Image:Image name|120p|caption}.' The image can only be as large as its original size. You can make it as small as you want.
Use 'frame' in the image syntax to maintain the original size of the image. For example, '{Image:Image name|frame|caption}.'
Specify the width options in your account preferences. Click on 'My Preferences,' the third tab/box on the top of the page.
Click on the 'File' tab/box in the 'My Preferences' page.
Set the size of the thumbnails, either 120, 150, 180, 200, 250 or 300 pixels.
Specify the resolution of the images on the 'Image Description' page. The default sizes of the width and height are 800 or 600 pixels.
Choose from the options listed. There are approximately six preferences listed for the height and width of images.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Sunday, 28 February 2016
Network Solutions: How to Upload to FTP in Internet ExplorerIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Open Internet Explorer.
Type in the top search box 'ftp://' appended with the appropriate FTP address. For example, if the FTP address is ftp.Microsoft.com, type 'ftp://ftp.Microsoft.com' in the search box. The FTP address could also be a set of four numbers separated by dots, such as 127.0.0.1; in this case, type in 'ftp://127.0.0.1.'
Enter your FTP user name and password and then click the 'Log On' button. Files will appear in the open window. Earlier versions of Internet Explorer will open the FTP site inside the Internet Explorer window. More recent versions of Internet Explorer will automatically open Windows Explorer and display the FTP site in that window.
Upload Files to the FTP Site
Click 'Start,' type 'Windows Explorer' in the search box and press 'Enter.'
Position Windows Explorer side by side with the open FTP window by dragging the Windows Explorer window to the left and the FTP window to the right.
Navigate in Windows Explorer to the file you want to upload to the FTP site. Click and drag the file from the left Windows Explorer window to the FTP window. The file will be uploaded to the FTP site.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Open Internet Explorer.
Type in the top search box 'ftp://' appended with the appropriate FTP address. For example, if the FTP address is ftp.Microsoft.com, type 'ftp://ftp.Microsoft.com' in the search box. The FTP address could also be a set of four numbers separated by dots, such as 127.0.0.1; in this case, type in 'ftp://127.0.0.1.'
Enter your FTP user name and password and then click the 'Log On' button. Files will appear in the open window. Earlier versions of Internet Explorer will open the FTP site inside the Internet Explorer window. More recent versions of Internet Explorer will automatically open Windows Explorer and display the FTP site in that window.
Upload Files to the FTP Site
Click 'Start,' type 'Windows Explorer' in the search box and press 'Enter.'
Position Windows Explorer side by side with the open FTP window by dragging the Windows Explorer window to the left and the FTP window to the right.
Navigate in Windows Explorer to the file you want to upload to the FTP site. Click and drag the file from the left Windows Explorer window to the FTP window. The file will be uploaded to the FTP site.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Find the Login for FTP for GoDaddyIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Check the email you received from GoDaddy when you created your Web hosting account. GoDaddy recommends that customers print out this confirmation email, because it contains important account information that customers often need to use as they manage a website. Either find the email within a folder of your email browser or find the printed copy of the email, because it contains your login name and password.
Visit the GoDaddy website and enter your Customer Number in the upper-left corner of the homepage. Click the 'My Account' tab and then click 'Web Hosting' from beneath the 'Products' section in the left sidebar. Select the domain you wish to view and find the 'Overview' tab. Within the 'Overview' tab, you will see a 'Login' box with your username.
Create a new password if you cannot remember your password and you do not have your confirmation email from GoDaddy. Visit the GoDaddy website and enter your Customer Number in the upper-left corner of the homepage. Click the 'My Account' tab and then click 'Web Hosting' from beneath the 'Products' section in the left sidebar. Click 'Launch' beside the correct hosting account. Within the 'FTP' section, find the 'Password' field and select 'Change.' Enter a new password twice into the appropriate fields and select 'Update.' GoDaddy warns that it may take as long as one hour for a new password to take effect.
Contact GoDaddy if you continue to experience technical problems. Dial (480) 505-8877 to speak with a support representative. Provide your customer PIN or the last four digits of the credit card you used to pay for your Web hosting. Providing either of these numbers identifies you to GoDaddy -- the customer service representative will not assist you without either of these numbers. Ask the support representative for your login information. The representative will email you the information to the email address associated with your Web hosting account.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Check the email you received from GoDaddy when you created your Web hosting account. GoDaddy recommends that customers print out this confirmation email, because it contains important account information that customers often need to use as they manage a website. Either find the email within a folder of your email browser or find the printed copy of the email, because it contains your login name and password.
Visit the GoDaddy website and enter your Customer Number in the upper-left corner of the homepage. Click the 'My Account' tab and then click 'Web Hosting' from beneath the 'Products' section in the left sidebar. Select the domain you wish to view and find the 'Overview' tab. Within the 'Overview' tab, you will see a 'Login' box with your username.
Create a new password if you cannot remember your password and you do not have your confirmation email from GoDaddy. Visit the GoDaddy website and enter your Customer Number in the upper-left corner of the homepage. Click the 'My Account' tab and then click 'Web Hosting' from beneath the 'Products' section in the left sidebar. Click 'Launch' beside the correct hosting account. Within the 'FTP' section, find the 'Password' field and select 'Change.' Enter a new password twice into the appropriate fields and select 'Update.' GoDaddy warns that it may take as long as one hour for a new password to take effect.
Contact GoDaddy if you continue to experience technical problems. Dial (480) 505-8877 to speak with a support representative. Provide your customer PIN or the last four digits of the credit card you used to pay for your Web hosting. Providing either of these numbers identifies you to GoDaddy -- the customer service representative will not assist you without either of these numbers. Ask the support representative for your login information. The representative will email you the information to the email address associated with your Web hosting account.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Change a Primary Domain for GoDaddyIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Open your web browser and visit the GoDaddy account manager page. You can find a link to that page in the 'Resources' section of this article.
Enter your user name and password to log in. You can find your login credentials in the welcome email you received from GoDaddy upon registration.
Click on the 'Products' tab and select 'Web Hosting.'
Select your hosting account and click on the 'Launch' button.
Click on 'Settings' and select the 'Domain Management' icon.
Click on your current primary domain and then select 'Change Primary.'
Type in your new primary domain name and click on 'OK' to confirm and save your changes.
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Open your web browser and visit the GoDaddy account manager page. You can find a link to that page in the 'Resources' section of this article.
Enter your user name and password to log in. You can find your login credentials in the welcome email you received from GoDaddy upon registration.
Click on the 'Products' tab and select 'Web Hosting.'
Select your hosting account and click on the 'Launch' button.
Click on 'Settings' and select the 'Domain Management' icon.
Click on your current primary domain and then select 'Change Primary.'
Type in your new primary domain name and click on 'OK' to confirm and save your changes.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Saturday, 27 February 2016
How to Change Hosting Services Without Losing Email InformationIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Start a new account with the web hosting service of your choice, but do not close your account with your current host. Otherwise, you risk permanently losing your website and email information.
Make a note of every email account hosted on your website. Write down each email address–and password if you want to keep them the same–or type them in a file and save the file. Keep this information private so that no one can access your email accounts without your permission.
Back up your website. Access the backup tool on your user panel with your current hosting service and select the options necessary to do a complete site backup, rather than any kind of partial backup. Save the resulting file on your computer.
Access the backup tool on your user panel with your new hosting service. Select the option to upload a complete site backup. Find your site backup, upload it and select the option to complete the backup upload process.
Create all the same email accounts you have on your current server on your new server. Use the passwords you saved in step 1 if you wish to keep them the same, or make up new passwords if you prefer. Be sure to use passwords that you will remember but that would be difficult for someone else to guess.
Close your account with your current hosting service.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Start a new account with the web hosting service of your choice, but do not close your account with your current host. Otherwise, you risk permanently losing your website and email information.
Make a note of every email account hosted on your website. Write down each email address–and password if you want to keep them the same–or type them in a file and save the file. Keep this information private so that no one can access your email accounts without your permission.
Back up your website. Access the backup tool on your user panel with your current hosting service and select the options necessary to do a complete site backup, rather than any kind of partial backup. Save the resulting file on your computer.
Access the backup tool on your user panel with your new hosting service. Select the option to upload a complete site backup. Find your site backup, upload it and select the option to complete the backup upload process.
Create all the same email accounts you have on your current server on your new server. Use the passwords you saved in step 1 if you wish to keep them the same, or make up new passwords if you prefer. Be sure to use passwords that you will remember but that would be difficult for someone else to guess.
Close your account with your current hosting service.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Twitter API Password Length LimitIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
An API is a defined way for a program to carry out a task, the detailed set of instructions to repeatedly perform the same assignment. Because a site such as Twitter requires users to log in and provide an associated password, programmers using associated APIs to interact with Twitter can encounter username and password issues.
Password Requirements
Twitter itself has no password length limit for its users. As a result, the Twitter API similarly does not have a maximum ceiling regarding password length. The same combination of letters, numbers and characters that comprise a password for a Twitter login will crossover within the Twitter API world. Any sequence of characters -- with the exception of white space -- is acceptable.
Twitter API Uses
Programmers can turn to the Twitter API to create an application that combines Twitter's capabilities with a programmer's own site. Programmers can also use API to simplify a user's experience with Twitter on a mobile device or to provide any number of related services. In these cases, a programmer can prompt for a user to provide her Twitter username and password without the third-party program itself actually storing the password. The developers section of Twitter dedicates a portion of its space to an API FAQ for additional information.
Warnings
Even though the Twitter API does not have a password length limit, programmers who intend for their users' submissions to still interact with Twitter must pay attention to length limits when it comes to the tweets themselves, which are limited to 140 characters. The Twitter API FAQ provides an explanation to programmers on how to expedite the process of counting characters.
In Feburary 2016 27,
An API is a defined way for a program to carry out a task, the detailed set of instructions to repeatedly perform the same assignment. Because a site such as Twitter requires users to log in and provide an associated password, programmers using associated APIs to interact with Twitter can encounter username and password issues.
Password Requirements
Twitter itself has no password length limit for its users. As a result, the Twitter API similarly does not have a maximum ceiling regarding password length. The same combination of letters, numbers and characters that comprise a password for a Twitter login will crossover within the Twitter API world. Any sequence of characters -- with the exception of white space -- is acceptable.
Twitter API Uses
Programmers can turn to the Twitter API to create an application that combines Twitter's capabilities with a programmer's own site. Programmers can also use API to simplify a user's experience with Twitter on a mobile device or to provide any number of related services. In these cases, a programmer can prompt for a user to provide her Twitter username and password without the third-party program itself actually storing the password. The developers section of Twitter dedicates a portion of its space to an API FAQ for additional information.
Warnings
Even though the Twitter API does not have a password length limit, programmers who intend for their users' submissions to still interact with Twitter must pay attention to length limits when it comes to the tweets themselves, which are limited to 140 characters. The Twitter API FAQ provides an explanation to programmers on how to expedite the process of counting characters.
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Friday, 26 February 2016
How to Setup an FTP Server in UbuntuIn Feburary 2016 26,
In Feburary 2016 26,
Open a terminal window.
Install vsftpd. Vsftpd is the daemon, or server, that users will connect to. To install vsftpd, type 'sudo apt-get install vsftpd.' Ubuntu will ask for your password. Follow the on screen instructions to install the server.
Edit the configuration, or conf, file. To do this, browse to '/etc' using the Nautilus file browser. Nautilus is the default file browser on most Ubuntu installations. Find 'vsftpd.conf' and double-click on the file.
Enable or disable anonymous access. Anonymous access allows people to access your server by simply giving you their email address. If anonymous access is disabled, you will need to create an account for each person who you wish to access your FTP server.
Set the location for the root of the FTP file structure. This setting is controlled by 'secure_chroot_dir' in the vsftpd.conf file.
Restart the FTP server by typing 'sudo /etc/init.d/vsftpd restart.'
Place the files you want to share in the FTP root.
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Open a terminal window.
Install vsftpd. Vsftpd is the daemon, or server, that users will connect to. To install vsftpd, type 'sudo apt-get install vsftpd.' Ubuntu will ask for your password. Follow the on screen instructions to install the server.
Edit the configuration, or conf, file. To do this, browse to '/etc' using the Nautilus file browser. Nautilus is the default file browser on most Ubuntu installations. Find 'vsftpd.conf' and double-click on the file.
Enable or disable anonymous access. Anonymous access allows people to access your server by simply giving you their email address. If anonymous access is disabled, you will need to create an account for each person who you wish to access your FTP server.
Set the location for the root of the FTP file structure. This setting is controlled by 'secure_chroot_dir' in the vsftpd.conf file.
Restart the FTP server by typing 'sudo /etc/init.d/vsftpd restart.'
Place the files you want to share in the FTP root.
In Feburary 2016 26,
How to Post a Web PageIn Feburary 2016 26,
In Feburary 2016 26,
Determine where you would like to post the web page. You will need a web hosting service account. Three popular web hosting services include Go Daddy, bluehost and 1&1 (see Resources).
Determine the details of your account, including the hostname (the machine that that you will upload files to), your username, password and URL address.
Establish a connection to the Internet via a local area connection or wireless connection.
Open an FTP program such as FileZilla or CoreFTP, which are available for free download.
Enter your hostname, username and password of your website in the FTP program.
Locate the web page you would like to post. Click 'Browse' from the FTP program, navigate to the file and click to select it.
Click the option to transfer the web page to the hosting provider.
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Determine where you would like to post the web page. You will need a web hosting service account. Three popular web hosting services include Go Daddy, bluehost and 1&1 (see Resources).
Determine the details of your account, including the hostname (the machine that that you will upload files to), your username, password and URL address.
Establish a connection to the Internet via a local area connection or wireless connection.
Open an FTP program such as FileZilla or CoreFTP, which are available for free download.
Enter your hostname, username and password of your website in the FTP program.
Locate the web page you would like to post. Click 'Browse' from the FTP program, navigate to the file and click to select it.
Click the option to transfer the web page to the hosting provider.
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Thursday, 25 February 2016
How to Use Imagemagick With HostgatorIn Feburary 2016 25,
In Feburary 2016 25,
Open the image you want to edit in the ImageMagick software.
Use the ImageMagick tools to edit the image.
Save your image to your computer once you have completed the changes. Be sure to save it in a folder where you can easily find it.
Launch a FTP program on the computer.
Type in your HostGator website domain name, administrator username and password to connect to the HostGator server. You should have received this information in an email when you signed up for the HostGator account.
Navigate to the folder on the computer that contains the edited image in the local pane. This will usually be the left side of the window, though it may vary depending on the FTP program.
Navigate to the 'public_ftp' folder of the HostGator account. If you wish to store the image, you may want to create a new folder on the server called 'pictures' or 'images.'
Highlight the image file in the local pane and click the transfer button. This will send a copy of the image to the HostGator server.
Open a website browser and type in the image's URL. The URL will be your domain name followed by the name of the folder you uploaded the image to and the image's full name, for example: 'http://(yourdomain)/(foldername)/(imagename).'
Record this URL address. You can use this to share the image, post it on forums or use it on your website.
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Open the image you want to edit in the ImageMagick software.
Use the ImageMagick tools to edit the image.
Save your image to your computer once you have completed the changes. Be sure to save it in a folder where you can easily find it.
Launch a FTP program on the computer.
Type in your HostGator website domain name, administrator username and password to connect to the HostGator server. You should have received this information in an email when you signed up for the HostGator account.
Navigate to the folder on the computer that contains the edited image in the local pane. This will usually be the left side of the window, though it may vary depending on the FTP program.
Navigate to the 'public_ftp' folder of the HostGator account. If you wish to store the image, you may want to create a new folder on the server called 'pictures' or 'images.'
Highlight the image file in the local pane and click the transfer button. This will send a copy of the image to the HostGator server.
Open a website browser and type in the image's URL. The URL will be your domain name followed by the name of the folder you uploaded the image to and the image's full name, for example: 'http://(yourdomain)/(foldername)/(imagename).'
Record this URL address. You can use this to share the image, post it on forums or use it on your website.
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016
How to Use WordPressIn Feburary 2016 24,
In Feburary 2016 24,
Go to your hosting company's website and log into your account. Make sure you are at the control panel of your user profile once you are logged in.
Scroll through the control panel or profile options until you see WordPress. Depending on what type of hosting service you have it will be listed in the 'Software/Services' section of the control panel.
Click on the WordPress icon and choose whether you want to install a new version or import an existing installation.
Check you email for a message from WordPress with your user name and password. This is what you will use to access your WordPress account. You may always have the option to change the default generated password into your own code.
Log into your WordPress account. Click 'Appearance on the left hand toolbar and select 'Add New Themes. Choose which theme options you want and click 'Find Themes' to find a theme. Click 'Install > Install Now > Activate' to enable a theme. You may also disable themes by going to 'Appeareance > Themes > Delete.'
Go to 'Plug-ins > Add New Plug-ins' to search for plug-ins to add to your sites. Plug-ins may offer the latest Twitter Tools or even SEO for you website.
Explore the options on the 'Dashboard.' Do not be afraid to edit your site's PHP by going to 'Appearance and clicking 'Editor.' However if you choose to do this make sure you copy and paste the HTML code into a .Doc file so you can save a backup. Although WordPress is an extremely easy to use software it does not mean that it is error free.
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Go to your hosting company's website and log into your account. Make sure you are at the control panel of your user profile once you are logged in.
Scroll through the control panel or profile options until you see WordPress. Depending on what type of hosting service you have it will be listed in the 'Software/Services' section of the control panel.
Click on the WordPress icon and choose whether you want to install a new version or import an existing installation.
Check you email for a message from WordPress with your user name and password. This is what you will use to access your WordPress account. You may always have the option to change the default generated password into your own code.
Log into your WordPress account. Click 'Appearance on the left hand toolbar and select 'Add New Themes. Choose which theme options you want and click 'Find Themes' to find a theme. Click 'Install > Install Now > Activate' to enable a theme. You may also disable themes by going to 'Appeareance > Themes > Delete.'
Go to 'Plug-ins > Add New Plug-ins' to search for plug-ins to add to your sites. Plug-ins may offer the latest Twitter Tools or even SEO for you website.
Explore the options on the 'Dashboard.' Do not be afraid to edit your site's PHP by going to 'Appearance and clicking 'Editor.' However if you choose to do this make sure you copy and paste the HTML code into a .Doc file so you can save a backup. Although WordPress is an extremely easy to use software it does not mean that it is error free.
In Feburary 2016 24,
How to Create a Website for a Retail BusinessIn Feburary 2016 24,
In Feburary 2016 24,
Purchase a domain name from a Web registrar or website hosting company such as GoDaddy, JustHost.com or HostGator. Make your domain name similar to your store name if you already have a traditional brick-and-mortar retail shop. Alternatively, try to think of a brandable domain name---one that is short so that customers will remember it.
Purchase a website hosting subscription from a hosting company. Look for a Web hosting service that o contains a one-click system for installing scripts and includes free eCommerce shopping carts, such as Fantastico. For Web hosting plans, most retail businesses need to invest $10 to $20 for a monthly subscription plan (as of 2010).
Decide on an eCommerce shopping cart program. Both free and paid versions of website shopping carts exist. Free programs include Zen Cart and osCommerce, while paid ones include BigCommerce and X-Cart Pro.
Log in to your Web hosting control panel. Upload and install the eCommerce shopping cart program to your website. Create a username and password for the program's administration side.
Shopping Cart Setup
Log in to the administration side of your retail shopping cart website. Familiarize yourself with the user control panel, inventory control system, catalog and product manager as well as the different checkout features like online discounts and coupons.
Edit the layout design of your shopping cart program, and customize your retail store's appearance through the shopping cart administration panel. Most shopping cart software comes with several layout templates you can choose from, which will show featured items and/or allow you to rearrange the main sections and sidebars of your site. These website design capabilities should also provide you with the ability to upload an image of your store logo and your website header.
Create product categories and organize your product listings. Organize and name your categories using main and sub-categories. For example, an apparel retail business may have main product categories such as Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing and Children's Clothing.
Create product listings for each category. Give each product a name and an accurate description, explaining each in terms of size, color and other important features. Also set prices, quantities available and other relevant details such as product weight for shipping purposes.
Edit the shipping module section. Set either a flat-rate shipping price for all orders or make shipping rates order- and weight-dependent. Add shipping vendors that you'll use to fulfill orders such as United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service and FedEx.
Customize the payment section of your site to integrate payment gateways. Add your PayPal credentials or insert your Google Checkout Merchant number and key if you want to offer these checkout methods.
Log out of your shopping cart program's administration panel. Test your retail business website by making a test purchase and navigating your entire site from the customer's side.
In Feburary 2016 24,
Purchase a domain name from a Web registrar or website hosting company such as GoDaddy, JustHost.com or HostGator. Make your domain name similar to your store name if you already have a traditional brick-and-mortar retail shop. Alternatively, try to think of a brandable domain name---one that is short so that customers will remember it.
Purchase a website hosting subscription from a hosting company. Look for a Web hosting service that o contains a one-click system for installing scripts and includes free eCommerce shopping carts, such as Fantastico. For Web hosting plans, most retail businesses need to invest $10 to $20 for a monthly subscription plan (as of 2010).
Decide on an eCommerce shopping cart program. Both free and paid versions of website shopping carts exist. Free programs include Zen Cart and osCommerce, while paid ones include BigCommerce and X-Cart Pro.
Log in to your Web hosting control panel. Upload and install the eCommerce shopping cart program to your website. Create a username and password for the program's administration side.
Shopping Cart Setup
Log in to the administration side of your retail shopping cart website. Familiarize yourself with the user control panel, inventory control system, catalog and product manager as well as the different checkout features like online discounts and coupons.
Edit the layout design of your shopping cart program, and customize your retail store's appearance through the shopping cart administration panel. Most shopping cart software comes with several layout templates you can choose from, which will show featured items and/or allow you to rearrange the main sections and sidebars of your site. These website design capabilities should also provide you with the ability to upload an image of your store logo and your website header.
Create product categories and organize your product listings. Organize and name your categories using main and sub-categories. For example, an apparel retail business may have main product categories such as Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing and Children's Clothing.
Create product listings for each category. Give each product a name and an accurate description, explaining each in terms of size, color and other important features. Also set prices, quantities available and other relevant details such as product weight for shipping purposes.
Edit the shipping module section. Set either a flat-rate shipping price for all orders or make shipping rates order- and weight-dependent. Add shipping vendors that you'll use to fulfill orders such as United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service and FedEx.
Customize the payment section of your site to integrate payment gateways. Add your PayPal credentials or insert your Google Checkout Merchant number and key if you want to offer these checkout methods.
Log out of your shopping cart program's administration panel. Test your retail business website by making a test purchase and navigating your entire site from the customer's side.
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Monday, 22 February 2016
How to Close a GoDaddy AccountIn Feburary 2016 22,
In Feburary 2016 22,
Visit the GoDaddy website and log in to your account using your customer number and password.
Click the 'My Account' tab in the right corner of the page and click 'My Products' beneath these tabs.
Click 'Hosting' and then click the account you wish to cancel to highlight it.
Select the 'Cancel Account' option and select 'Save Changes.' This will cancel your account with GoDaddy.
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Visit the GoDaddy website and log in to your account using your customer number and password.
Click the 'My Account' tab in the right corner of the page and click 'My Products' beneath these tabs.
Click 'Hosting' and then click the account you wish to cancel to highlight it.
Select the 'Cancel Account' option and select 'Save Changes.' This will cancel your account with GoDaddy.
In Feburary 2016 22,
Saturday, 20 February 2016
How to Access GoDaddy EmailIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
To check your GoDaddy email account from a desktop computer, use a standard Web browser. Type the desktop version of the Workspace Webmail URL (link in Resources) into the browser address bar, and then press 'Enter' to open the Web-based email tool. Type the email address for the account you want to access into the Username field, and then type the password associated with the account in the Password box. Click the 'Log In' icon to open your email account.
Mobile Browser Access
Use the browser on your mobile device to check your GoDaddy email. Launch the browser, and then type the mobile mail URL (see Resources). Tap 'Go' or press the 'Return' key to open the Workspace Webmail tool. Log in with your email address and password.
Mobile App
GoDaddy provides a free secure email app for Android and iOS devices. Download and install the GoDaddy mobile app from iTunes or Google Play. Launch the mail app on your mobile device, and then tap the 'Email Management' tab to open the email dashboard. Type the email address of the account you want to check in the “Email” field, and then type the password for the account in the Password box. Tap 'Go' or press the “Enter” keyboard key to access the specified account.
Configuring Your Email Client
To set up your email client for POP access to your GoDaddy email accounts, configure your email application with the incoming server settings of “pop.secureserver.net” and the port number of “110.” For IMAP incoming server settings, use “imap.secureserver.net” and the port number “143.” For the outgoing server settings, use “smtpout.secureserver.net” and the port number “80.“
GoDaddy Dashboard
You can also access Workspace Webmail by logging in to your GoDaddy account dashboard in a Web browser, and then clicking the “Email Management” tab. Click the “Webmail” option next to the email address for the account you want to access to open the account in the Webmail tool.
In Feburary 2016 20,
To check your GoDaddy email account from a desktop computer, use a standard Web browser. Type the desktop version of the Workspace Webmail URL (link in Resources) into the browser address bar, and then press 'Enter' to open the Web-based email tool. Type the email address for the account you want to access into the Username field, and then type the password associated with the account in the Password box. Click the 'Log In' icon to open your email account.
Mobile Browser Access
Use the browser on your mobile device to check your GoDaddy email. Launch the browser, and then type the mobile mail URL (see Resources). Tap 'Go' or press the 'Return' key to open the Workspace Webmail tool. Log in with your email address and password.
Mobile App
GoDaddy provides a free secure email app for Android and iOS devices. Download and install the GoDaddy mobile app from iTunes or Google Play. Launch the mail app on your mobile device, and then tap the 'Email Management' tab to open the email dashboard. Type the email address of the account you want to check in the “Email” field, and then type the password for the account in the Password box. Tap 'Go' or press the “Enter” keyboard key to access the specified account.
Configuring Your Email Client
To set up your email client for POP access to your GoDaddy email accounts, configure your email application with the incoming server settings of “pop.secureserver.net” and the port number of “110.” For IMAP incoming server settings, use “imap.secureserver.net” and the port number “143.” For the outgoing server settings, use “smtpout.secureserver.net” and the port number “80.“
GoDaddy Dashboard
You can also access Workspace Webmail by logging in to your GoDaddy account dashboard in a Web browser, and then clicking the “Email Management” tab. Click the “Webmail” option next to the email address for the account you want to access to open the account in the Webmail tool.
In Feburary 2016 20,
How to Add a Favicon in GoDaddyIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Log in to your GoDaddy Account Manager (see Resources). Enter your customer number and password at the top of the page and press 'Enter.' The Account Manager dashboard should then launch.
Click 'Quick Blogcast' under 'My Products' in the left side of the page.
Click 'Manage Account' next to the domain you wish to add the favicon to.
Click 'Settings' from the 'Manage Blog' menu.
Click the 'General Settings' tab and click the 'Browse' button next to 'Favicon.'
Click the favicon image you wish to use.
Click 'Save.'
In Feburary 2016 20,
Log in to your GoDaddy Account Manager (see Resources). Enter your customer number and password at the top of the page and press 'Enter.' The Account Manager dashboard should then launch.
Click 'Quick Blogcast' under 'My Products' in the left side of the page.
Click 'Manage Account' next to the domain you wish to add the favicon to.
Click 'Settings' from the 'Manage Blog' menu.
Click the 'General Settings' tab and click the 'Browse' button next to 'Favicon.'
Click the favicon image you wish to use.
Click 'Save.'
In Feburary 2016 20,
How to Use Dropbox on a MacIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Navigate to the Dropbox website (dropbox.com). Click the 'Download Dropbox' button. Dropbox will automatically detect that you are on Mac OS X and direct you to the proper download link.
Double-click the disk icon to mount if it doesn't mount automatically. Drag the Dropbox application icon and, still holding your mouse, move it to your 'Applications' folder. Release your mouse when you see the green '+' sign.
Navigate to your 'Applications' folder and double-click the Dropbox icon to open the application. Click the 'I don't have a Dropbox account' button and click 'Continue' to create a new account.
Enter your first name, last name, email, desired password and the name of your computer. Click the 'Continue' button.
Select your account type. You can create a free account on Dropbox for 2 GB of storage online. If you invite friends and they join Dropbox, you can an acquire an extra free 250 MB on online storage per friend, up to 8 GB. As of March 2011, paid accounts are available with Dropbox for 50 GB of storage at $9.99 per month or 100 GB of storage for $19.99 per month. Click the 'Continue' button.
Select 'Typical' as your setup type. Use the 'Advanced' setup only if you have experience with Dropbox. Click the 'Continue' button. Click the 'Continue' button again to take a five-step tour of the Dropbox application. Click the 'Skip Tour' button to skip the tour, then click the 'Finish' button. Dropbox creates a shortcut link under the 'Places' heading in the right-side menu of your 'Finder' window for easy and direct access.
Create new folders in your Dropbox or drag and drop files to add them to the existing folders. Your 'Public' and 'Photos' folder are automatically shared, but you can create new folders and share them only with specific people. When you add files or folders to Dropbox, you must wait until you see the green check mark next to the files to confirm that they have been uploaded before attempting to share.
Access application options and settings by using the Dropbox menu in your Finder. The Dropbox menu appears in the top of your Finder window after installation and features the Dropbox logo with a small, gray arrow next to it. The menu lets you share folders and browse them on the Dropbox website.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Navigate to the Dropbox website (dropbox.com). Click the 'Download Dropbox' button. Dropbox will automatically detect that you are on Mac OS X and direct you to the proper download link.
Double-click the disk icon to mount if it doesn't mount automatically. Drag the Dropbox application icon and, still holding your mouse, move it to your 'Applications' folder. Release your mouse when you see the green '+' sign.
Navigate to your 'Applications' folder and double-click the Dropbox icon to open the application. Click the 'I don't have a Dropbox account' button and click 'Continue' to create a new account.
Enter your first name, last name, email, desired password and the name of your computer. Click the 'Continue' button.
Select your account type. You can create a free account on Dropbox for 2 GB of storage online. If you invite friends and they join Dropbox, you can an acquire an extra free 250 MB on online storage per friend, up to 8 GB. As of March 2011, paid accounts are available with Dropbox for 50 GB of storage at $9.99 per month or 100 GB of storage for $19.99 per month. Click the 'Continue' button.
Select 'Typical' as your setup type. Use the 'Advanced' setup only if you have experience with Dropbox. Click the 'Continue' button. Click the 'Continue' button again to take a five-step tour of the Dropbox application. Click the 'Skip Tour' button to skip the tour, then click the 'Finish' button. Dropbox creates a shortcut link under the 'Places' heading in the right-side menu of your 'Finder' window for easy and direct access.
Create new folders in your Dropbox or drag and drop files to add them to the existing folders. Your 'Public' and 'Photos' folder are automatically shared, but you can create new folders and share them only with specific people. When you add files or folders to Dropbox, you must wait until you see the green check mark next to the files to confirm that they have been uploaded before attempting to share.
Access application options and settings by using the Dropbox menu in your Finder. The Dropbox menu appears in the top of your Finder window after installation and features the Dropbox logo with a small, gray arrow next to it. The menu lets you share folders and browse them on the Dropbox website.
In Feburary 2016 20,
How to Use an FTPIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Open the FTP client program.
Enter the name of the FTP host, the username and password.
Click on the 'Browse' button, and navigate to the file that needs to be transferred.
Click on the file so that it is highlighted, and click 'OK.'
Enter the destination file route of the where the file should be transferred to, and click 'OK.' The file transfer will begin.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Open the FTP client program.
Enter the name of the FTP host, the username and password.
Click on the 'Browse' button, and navigate to the file that needs to be transferred.
Click on the file so that it is highlighted, and click 'OK.'
Enter the destination file route of the where the file should be transferred to, and click 'OK.' The file transfer will begin.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Friday, 19 February 2016
How to Use Godaddy for Web HostingIn Feburary 2016 19,
In Feburary 2016 19,
Determine what you plan to use your Web site for. GoDaddy hosts small business and personal Web sites. Visit the GoDaddy 'Hosting Plans' Web page to view your options (see Resources below).
Decide how much storage and transfer capacity you need as well as how much you're willing to pay. Your storage and transfer needs will be dictated by how large your Web site will be and how much traffic you expect to get. You will also need to decide whether you will be using a Linux or Windows platform for your site.
Set Up a Hosting Account
Visit the GoDaddy home page (see Resources below). Give yourself a little more than two hours to set up the basics of your Web site. Simple details like password activations can take about 30 minutes to complete.
Drag the mouse over the section in green that reads 'Hosting and Servers' to begin the process of setting up your hosting account. Click on 'My Hosting Account.'
Select the highlighted option in blue called 'Setup New Account.' This will send you to the section to begin your Web site registration process.
Type in the requested information, such as address, phone number and name. If you are starting a small business, be sure to enter the applicable information.
Click on 'Create a New Account' to submit the information.
Select a package by checking the applicable box with your mouse. Finish up the process by clicking 'Checkout.' Then enter payment information.
Use Your Web Site
Create and upload your Web site. The software you use to create and upload your site will depend to some extent on the platform you chose. For example, if you choose a Windows platform, you can use FrontPage software to create and upload a site.
Access the Metropolis Hosting Community offered by GoDaddy to learn about, find or install third-party applications for your site.
Investigate some of the features GoDaddy offers in addition to standard features such as email addresses. For example, GoDaddy offers free blogging tools.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Determine what you plan to use your Web site for. GoDaddy hosts small business and personal Web sites. Visit the GoDaddy 'Hosting Plans' Web page to view your options (see Resources below).
Decide how much storage and transfer capacity you need as well as how much you're willing to pay. Your storage and transfer needs will be dictated by how large your Web site will be and how much traffic you expect to get. You will also need to decide whether you will be using a Linux or Windows platform for your site.
Set Up a Hosting Account
Visit the GoDaddy home page (see Resources below). Give yourself a little more than two hours to set up the basics of your Web site. Simple details like password activations can take about 30 minutes to complete.
Drag the mouse over the section in green that reads 'Hosting and Servers' to begin the process of setting up your hosting account. Click on 'My Hosting Account.'
Select the highlighted option in blue called 'Setup New Account.' This will send you to the section to begin your Web site registration process.
Type in the requested information, such as address, phone number and name. If you are starting a small business, be sure to enter the applicable information.
Click on 'Create a New Account' to submit the information.
Select a package by checking the applicable box with your mouse. Finish up the process by clicking 'Checkout.' Then enter payment information.
Use Your Web Site
Create and upload your Web site. The software you use to create and upload your site will depend to some extent on the platform you chose. For example, if you choose a Windows platform, you can use FrontPage software to create and upload a site.
Access the Metropolis Hosting Community offered by GoDaddy to learn about, find or install third-party applications for your site.
Investigate some of the features GoDaddy offers in addition to standard features such as email addresses. For example, GoDaddy offers free blogging tools.
In Feburary 2016 19,
How to Enable CURL on Go DaddyIn Feburary 2016 19,
In Feburary 2016 19,
Type the IP number of your GoDaddy VPS or dedicated server followed by a (:) and the number '2087' into your browser window to access your cPanel. For example, if your server IP number is 195.195.255.255, type '195.195.255.255:2087.' Wait a few seconds for your cPanel login page to appear. If you receive a security error message, click the prompt that allows you to disregard the error and proceed to your cPanel homepage.
Enter your cPanel root user name and your password in the appropriate fields in the login box. Click the 'Login' button at the bottom of the box. Wait a few seconds for the cPanel home page to appear.
Type the word 'easy' into the 'Find' box at top of the left sidebar of your cPanel home page and click the 'x' in the square next to the box. Click 'Easy Apache (software update)' in the search results that you see.
Wait a moment or so for the Apache profile screen to appear. Make sure that the radio button for 'Previously Saved Config' is selected by default unless you wish to make other changes to your PHP configuration. Additional changes are not recommended unless you are experiencing problems with your hosted sites.
Click the 'Start customizing based on profile' box, which is furthest to the right at the bottom of the 'Profile' page.
Click the 'Next step' box at the bottom of the 'Apache version' page as soon as it appears. Do not change anything on this page.
Click the 'Next step' box at the bottom of the 'PHP major version' screen as soon as it appears without making any changes.
Click the 'Next step' box at the bottom of the 'PHP minor version' screen when it appears. Do not make any changes to this page.
Scroll down to the bottom of the 'Short options list' as soon as it appears. Click the 'Exhaustive options list' at the bottom right of the 'Short options list' page.
Scroll down on the 'Exhaustive options list' page until you see an entry for 'cURL,' which is preceded by a check box; check the check box. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the 'Save and build' box at the bottom right.
Click the 'Yes' button in the 'Confirm action' box when it appears in the center of your screen and then click 'I understand' in the confirmation box.
Wait until you see the green 'Build Complete!' message at the top of your browser screen above the log of the changes you've made to your server. This can take an hour or more, depending upon how much data is stored on your server. Do not interrupt the process or you will lose valuable data.
Click 'Home' in the left corner of the screen to return to the cPanel home page, if you wish to carry out other maintenance tasks. Exit cPanel by closing the browser window.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Type the IP number of your GoDaddy VPS or dedicated server followed by a (:) and the number '2087' into your browser window to access your cPanel. For example, if your server IP number is 195.195.255.255, type '195.195.255.255:2087.' Wait a few seconds for your cPanel login page to appear. If you receive a security error message, click the prompt that allows you to disregard the error and proceed to your cPanel homepage.
Enter your cPanel root user name and your password in the appropriate fields in the login box. Click the 'Login' button at the bottom of the box. Wait a few seconds for the cPanel home page to appear.
Type the word 'easy' into the 'Find' box at top of the left sidebar of your cPanel home page and click the 'x' in the square next to the box. Click 'Easy Apache (software update)' in the search results that you see.
Wait a moment or so for the Apache profile screen to appear. Make sure that the radio button for 'Previously Saved Config' is selected by default unless you wish to make other changes to your PHP configuration. Additional changes are not recommended unless you are experiencing problems with your hosted sites.
Click the 'Start customizing based on profile' box, which is furthest to the right at the bottom of the 'Profile' page.
Click the 'Next step' box at the bottom of the 'Apache version' page as soon as it appears. Do not change anything on this page.
Click the 'Next step' box at the bottom of the 'PHP major version' screen as soon as it appears without making any changes.
Click the 'Next step' box at the bottom of the 'PHP minor version' screen when it appears. Do not make any changes to this page.
Scroll down to the bottom of the 'Short options list' as soon as it appears. Click the 'Exhaustive options list' at the bottom right of the 'Short options list' page.
Scroll down on the 'Exhaustive options list' page until you see an entry for 'cURL,' which is preceded by a check box; check the check box. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the 'Save and build' box at the bottom right.
Click the 'Yes' button in the 'Confirm action' box when it appears in the center of your screen and then click 'I understand' in the confirmation box.
Wait until you see the green 'Build Complete!' message at the top of your browser screen above the log of the changes you've made to your server. This can take an hour or more, depending upon how much data is stored on your server. Do not interrupt the process or you will lose valuable data.
Click 'Home' in the left corner of the screen to return to the cPanel home page, if you wish to carry out other maintenance tasks. Exit cPanel by closing the browser window.
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