I have a website that I built for the last place that I worked at, since I have left to go to college, the website is only ever updated when I have time. Since this looks highly unproffesional for the firm, they have asked me if there is a way that they can update the site themselves.<br />
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None of them have the time nor inclination to learn to understand html and ftp.<br />
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Is there a scripting solution that will allow someone to go to an hidden page where they can type in their latest news (it's only one page that they need to update).<br />
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I have a template, and literally the only thing they change is the text. To make it even easier I could make the page into frames so that the only information in the news.html page that remains constant is a reference to the css location and and some meta tags.<br />
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Whats the easiest and cheapest soluition.<br />
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Many thanks in advance.<br />
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Edward Macey - MacLeod<!--content-->php and some type of database like mysql...you could even work with a text file for the data if it is simply news.<br />
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goto php.org and check out the links section...they will get you started.<!--content-->if you are using some form of SSI you could load the file to be updated in a variable and then extract that variableso you get the info you need to change and then load that into a textarea. that way all they do it load the form with the textarea and then type what they want and then hit save. that way the code will save that file just like it was and then it will be updated.<br />
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but the easier method would be with a database like alkaline said.<!--content-->did i say php.org? sheeesh....sorry.<br />
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scoutt...intersting approach...never thought of that one.<!--content-->Goto<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.hotscripts.com">http://www.hotscripts.com</a><!-- m --><br />
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choose the language you feel most comfortable with and then look for content management systems. I am in the process of doing the same for the same reason. You will find about 300 differing programs and scripts to allow you to do this. I think this is what you are look for.<!--content-->Have a look at <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.websiteusability.co.uk">www.websiteusability.co.uk</a><!-- w --> and if you want a username/password to test it email me.<br />
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Jon<!--content-->Alternatively, if you're looking for a quick solution, I understand you can do this from <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.blogger.com">www.blogger.com</a><!-- w -->. />
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It's a kind of webdiary that allows you to easily upload data much in the same way as a content management system. You can edit the pages to your own design.<br />
<br />
I believe you can set this up on your own server. You can also set up password entry.<!--content-->
<br />
None of them have the time nor inclination to learn to understand html and ftp.<br />
<br />
Is there a scripting solution that will allow someone to go to an hidden page where they can type in their latest news (it's only one page that they need to update).<br />
<br />
I have a template, and literally the only thing they change is the text. To make it even easier I could make the page into frames so that the only information in the news.html page that remains constant is a reference to the css location and and some meta tags.<br />
<br />
Whats the easiest and cheapest soluition.<br />
<br />
Many thanks in advance.<br />
<br />
Edward Macey - MacLeod<!--content-->php and some type of database like mysql...you could even work with a text file for the data if it is simply news.<br />
<br />
goto php.org and check out the links section...they will get you started.<!--content-->if you are using some form of SSI you could load the file to be updated in a variable and then extract that variableso you get the info you need to change and then load that into a textarea. that way all they do it load the form with the textarea and then type what they want and then hit save. that way the code will save that file just like it was and then it will be updated.<br />
<br />
but the easier method would be with a database like alkaline said.<!--content-->did i say php.org? sheeesh....sorry.<br />
<br />
<!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.php.net">www.php.net</a><!-- w --> (<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.php.net">http://www.php.net</a><!-- m -->) <br />
<br />
scoutt...intersting approach...never thought of that one.<!--content-->Goto<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.hotscripts.com">http://www.hotscripts.com</a><!-- m --><br />
<br />
choose the language you feel most comfortable with and then look for content management systems. I am in the process of doing the same for the same reason. You will find about 300 differing programs and scripts to allow you to do this. I think this is what you are look for.<!--content-->Have a look at <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.websiteusability.co.uk">www.websiteusability.co.uk</a><!-- w --> and if you want a username/password to test it email me.<br />
<br />
Jon<!--content-->Alternatively, if you're looking for a quick solution, I understand you can do this from <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.blogger.com">www.blogger.com</a><!-- w -->. />
<br />
It's a kind of webdiary that allows you to easily upload data much in the same way as a content management system. You can edit the pages to your own design.<br />
<br />
I believe you can set this up on your own server. You can also set up password entry.<!--content-->