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Template Fix for Open-Realty 2.5.7

posted by Kirk in Uncategorized on October 11, 2009

Just a quick post about how to fix the next_prev.html and next_prev_bottom.html error in Open-Realty.
This is a simple fix. All you have to do is navigate into one of the other template folders installed with your base Open-Realty installation.  Copy the next_prev.html and next_prev_bottom.html files.  Upload them in the template folder that is giving [...]

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e-Commerce is easier than you think. Part 3

posted by Kirk in Uncategorized on July 7, 2009

In e-commerce is easier than you think part 1 and part 2 we discussed the steps to getting started with your new commerce business.
This is part three of the series.  In this post we are going to be looking at choosing a web host for your commerce site and an engine to power your store.

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e-Commerce is easier than you think. Part 2

posted by Kirk in e-Commerce on June 4, 2009

In the firs part of this series I explained how to get started with your new Ecommerce venture.  Now that it has been a couple of days it is time to continue where I left off.  In this article we are going to look at setting up a merchant account to accept payments and finding [...]

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e-Commerce is easier than you think. Part 1

posted by Kirk in e-Commerce on May 27, 2009

Have you ever thought about generating some extra income on the internet?  Today it is easier than you would think.  You don’t have to be a web programmer or even a web designer to have a great looking fully functional store online. The only thing you really need is a decent web host and source [...]

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How to move your Wordpress blog.

posted by Kirk in Uncategorized on May 13, 2009

It seems that everyone has a blog these days and most of you are using the great platform called Wordpress.  Wordpress is the script engine that runs on web servers to give you all of the great administration features you have become accustom to.
In this article I am going to show you how to move [...]

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What is VPS web hosting?

posted by Kirk in Tech, Web Hosting on May 5, 2009

What is a VPS, Anyway?
A VPS is a fairly recent development in the IT world that has opened many doors for hosting environments that are under utilized.  Basically, it is a dedicated server with several “virtual machines” running on it.  For instance, you can have four different operating systems running at the same time, completely [...]

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Free vs. Paid Web Hosting

posted by Kirk in Web Hosting on April 29, 2009

Over the years I have tried many kinds of web hosting only to find that you really do get what you pay for. When using a free web hosting account there are some risks you have to consider.

Your domain could get blacklisted.
Server could crash causing a total data loss.
The host simply disappearing and taking [...]

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Why should I use a CMS?

posted by Kirk in Design, Web Hosting on April 19, 2009

Many websites, especially small or older websites, are built using static webpages. These websites are built using xhtml, Html, CSS, and Javascript and can contain hundreds of individual pages that all need updated when you want to make a simple change to the layout or color. Thus, static websites are difficult and expensive to maintain.

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Choosing the right domain.

posted by Kirk in Web Hosting on April 13, 2009

Choosing the right domain name is like naming a child, except for the fact that domain names can only be used once. This is very frustrating when you have a great idea to create a website and give it the perfect name, only to find that either someone is already using it or holding [...]

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I have a Mac and I want a blog?

posted by Kirk in Design, Web Hosting on April 10, 2009

Blogging has become very popular over the past few years. There are many options that range from free to an unlimited price. With the introduction of Wordpress and Blogger just about any one can have a blog up and running in a matter of minutes. In this article I an going to [...]

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