Got another quick php.ini tutorial to share with you today. It is really easy to use a php.ini file to increase your PHP upload limit. Lots of scripts ask you to do this so that you can upload larger files. By default, the server and PHP limit you on how much content you can upload at once. By tweaking this setting though, you can bump it up some.
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How to Create a php.ini File
When you are working on a website, a php.ini file can be used for a lot of neat things. More times than not, it is used to increase your upload limit. Are you in the need for a php.ini file, but your web hosting account is lacking one? You can create your own and upload it to the right spot after following a few simple steps.
Remove Extra Feeds in WordPress
How can you remove the extra RSS feeds that are displayed in your WordPress blog, in the address bar of most modern browsers? On my website, I only want to show my one RSS feed for people to subscribe to. I don’t want to display the comment feed or the separate feed for a category. For me, showing too many RSS feeds is confusing to a novice user. So here is how you can turn off the extra feeds (such as category feeds) in WordPress.
3 Best WordPress Cheat Sheets
Working with WordPress is almost like learning a new language. Not only do you need to learn some of the basic fundamentals of PHP, but you also need to learn what WordPress tags go where, and what they do. Since nobody has the time to do that these days, I thought it would be about time to break out my WordPress cheat sheet collection.
GetSimple Content Management
Looking for a new way to manage your web site? GetSimple is the newest content management system to get my attention, and I have to say – it does look impressive.
Probably the one feature that got my attention the most is it doesn’t use mySQL to store information, or any sort of database at all. It does it through the magical wonderment of XML.
We don’t use mySQL to store our information, but instead depend on the speed and accuracy of XML. By utilizing XML, we are able stay away from introducing an extra layer of slowness and complexity associated with connecting to a mySQL database. Because GetSimple was built specifically for the small-site market, we feel this is the absolutely best option for data storage.
What are the requirements?
- UNIX/Linux host
- PHP 5.1.3+
- Apache
- No MySQL Database
- 6 minutes to spare
Even the documentation is light for it, with only six pages telling you everything you might need to know about how to get running with GetSimple. Filed in as “looks interesting, but really need to play with it” GetSimple looks simple enough to use, and friendly enough for everybody to enjoy.
Roll Your Own TinyURL Hosted Service
Tired of your favorite link shortening service not listening to your demands, or maybe you have a better idea for a link shortening service? This is where YOURLS comes into the picture. Wearing it’s spandex tights of freedom, it will let you use the power of PHP to roll down own link shortening service.
Some of the features include:
- Public (everybody can create short links) or private (your links only)
- Random (sequential) or custom URL keyword
- Track click count on your links
- Neat AJAXed interface
- Developer API
The requirements are pretty lean too:
- A server with mod_rewrite enabled
- At least PHP 4.3
- At least MYSQL 4.1
Once you get it up and running, you can even use it in connection with your own WordPress install so you can generate short URLs using your service for each new post or page.
The bottom line is, if you want to roll your own TinyURL, this script provides the easiest way to get that done. Download it and give it a shot at yourl.org.
Lightweight Message Boards with PunBB
A fast and lightweight PHP-powered set of forums, PunBB is a script you may not have heard much about but I can promise it is well worth looking into. The goal of this script is to be faster, smaller and less graphically overpowering in comparison with other forum scripts out there. That alone makes it a good option if you are on a shared web hosting account.
The requirements to get PunBB are fairly light too:
- A webserver (preferably Apache).
- PHP 4.1.0 or later (PHP 5 included).
- MySQL 3.23.17 or later, PostgreSQL 7.0 or later or SQLite.
To install, all you need to do is upload the script to the location you want it on your web hosting account, and then run the install.php from the forum’s root directory, then follow the on screen instructions.
One thing I don’t like is the fact that they have various versions of the script to download from the main page. You have PunBB 1.3 and PunBB 1.2. This is an annoyance for me with several scripts out there. Personally I like just having one download link with the latest version right there in front of my face.
PunBB is also extendable. After you install it, you can take your choice of which extensions you want. They can do anything from giving you a CAPTCHA to register and post to adding poll-like features.
Give PunBB a shot. Why? Well, as they put it because less is really more.
Bonus - be sure to check out our other free forum script reviews!
Simple Machines Forum
SMF, or otherwise known as Simple Machines Forum, is a free professional software package that will let you get yourself an online community setup in minutes. I had not heard much about this software till I started working for Lunarpages, since it is what they use to run their forums. Ever since though, I have been sold. It is a powerful, and customizable forum script.
This forum script uses PHP and MySQL to run the backend, so that means that any shared hosting account should be able to host it. Here are a few more features:
- Comprehensive template system.
- Advanced permission and user management.
- Supports multiple languages at once.
- Open and well-documented source code.
- Tracking of new and old unread topics, not just from your last visit.
- Designed for optimal performance and scalability.
- Multi-media output.
Great Resource for Designers and Devs Alike
I am always looking for great web development resources to share, but this time around I am going to give you a link that also highlights the best of the best when it comes to designer or developer tools. Corkdump.com is one of the best resource web sites for webmasters.
They provide resources for:
- CSS/XHTML
- JavaScript/AJAX
- Flash/ActionScript
- Photoshop/Illustrator
- Blog Resources
- Design Insperation
- PHP/MySQL
That is not all, but I have to leave you with a few surprises, right? So if you want a database of some of the best web developer links – check out and bookmark corkdump.com. You will not be disappointed.
Beautiful Blogging with Textpattern
Textpattern is another one of those great blogging scripts that often gets forgotten about with the surge of popularity that WordPress has had over the past few years. It is a elegant, flexible and easy to use content management system that is both open source and free to use.
The requirements are pretty basic to get it up and running, so any Linux-based shared hosting environment should do. The install is just as simple too, with your basic download, configure, setup database, and upload.
It can handle just about any blogging task you throw it’s way. From content publishing, multiple contributors, link management and the inclusion of Textile, a simple syntax for nudging plain text into structurally sound and stylistically rich web content, it is not lacking in features.
If you want to give it a test drive, there is both a front end and admin demo up on OpenSourceCMS.com.
It comes ready for themes and plugins too. Your best resource to pick those up would be the Textpattern Resources web site. TextGarden.org also has a number of Textpattern themes to use.
All in all, I think Textpattern is a simple, yet effective blogging script that is well worth trying out.
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