Guest Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Greetings from the UK I mnaged to have os commerce uploaded to my server, our ISP obliged. But now as a novice to computing and of course e-commerce I am venturing into a world that my lack of experience/expertise is causing me monumental difficulties, here is what I would like to do: a) learn and then find out how i get to catalog/includes/english...etcetera etcetra B) once this is acheived I will need to include company logos, change the default headings, be ambitious enough to change the page layouts. c) finally I will want to change the colours of the pages and when all is complete, products uploaded I hope to... d) Open up for business!!!! Can anyone help me at least acheive a) ? Your help/assistance gratefully received in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥geoffreywalton Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Read the first 2 threads in the installation forum and in the document section of this site read the knowledgebase. Enjoy Need help installing add ons/contributions, cleaning a hacked site or a bespoke development, check my profile Virus Threat Scanner My Contributions Basic install answers. Click here for Contributions / Add Ons. UK your site. Site Move. Basic design info. For links mentioned in old answers that are no longer here follow this link Useful Threads. If this post was useful, click the Like This button over there ======>>>>>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie C. Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Greetings from the UK I mnaged to have os commerce uploaded to my server, our ISP obliged. But now as a novice to computing and of course e-commerce I am venturing into a world that my lack of experience/expertise is causing me monumental difficulties, here is what I would like to do: a) learn and then find out how i get to catalog/includes/english...etcetera etcetra B) once this is acheived I will need to include company logos, change the default headings, be ambitious enough to change the page layouts. c) finally I will want to change the colours of the pages and when all is complete, products uploaded I hope to... d) Open up for business!!!! Can anyone help me at least acheive a) ? Your help/assistance gratefully received in advance Hey Keith! I can definitely relate to where you're coming from. I'm probably the last one who should be replying to anyone's questions. Talk about monumental difficulties!?! I'm still having them! But your first question hit home with me. It took me probably at least 2 days to find where catalog was located. What confused me was that catalog/admin is found with your browser, so I assumed that's where all the others were. All other catalog folders are found on your server. Depending on who you have determines how you would access it and change it. You either make changes directly on your server, or (more likely) download the files to your computer using an FTP program (look at me, I almost sound like I know what I'm talking about). If nothing else, I hope this info at least points you in the right direction so you will at least know what questions to ask someone with more knowledge than I. :blink: Hope I helped at least a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hey Keith! I can definitely relate to where you're coming from. I'm probably the last one who should be replying to anyone's questions. Talk about monumental difficulties!?! I'm still having them! But your first question hit home with me. It took me probably at least 2 days to find where catalog was located. What confused me was that catalog/admin is found with your browser, so I assumed that's where all the others were. All other catalog folders are found on your server. Depending on who you have determines how you would access it and change it. You either make changes directly on your server, or (more likely) download the files to your computer using an FTP program (look at me, I almost sound like I know what I'm talking about). If nothing else, I hope this info at least points you in the right direction so you will at least know what questions to ask someone with more knowledge than I. :blink: Hope I helped at least a little. Thank you Laurie.....I will conduct a very cautious and timid investigation........though I am nervous...Wish me luck ...I am going in ...and I MAY be a LONG TIME!!!!...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Read the first 2 threads in the installation forum and in the document section of this site read the knowledgebase. Enjoy hi niether helped thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Read the first two pinned posts at the top of this forum. Download and install filezilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥geoffreywalton Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 To find directories your your isp's file manager or log in to your ftp site using filezilla. Then points 10,17,19 in the pinned threads answer your other questions. Need help installing add ons/contributions, cleaning a hacked site or a bespoke development, check my profile Virus Threat Scanner My Contributions Basic install answers. Click here for Contributions / Add Ons. UK your site. Site Move. Basic design info. For links mentioned in old answers that are no longer here follow this link Useful Threads. If this post was useful, click the Like This button over there ======>>>>>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie C. Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thank you Laurie.....I will conduct a very cautious and timid investigation........though I am nervous...Wish me luck ...I am going in ...and I MAY be a LONG TIME!!!!...LOL Hey, since you are nervously beginning and so am I, we should probably keep in close contact. One of us may come across a stumbling block, and can warn the other, and visa-versa, and versa-visa, meaning we may also come across a fix that would help the other. Shall we attend pre-school together? I always liked having a study-partner. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Read the first two pinned posts at the top of this forum. Download and install filezilla. Thanks I will do that now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hey, since you are nervously beginning and so am I, we should probably keep in close contact. One of us may come across a stumbling block, and can warn the other, and visa-versa, and versa-visa, meaning we may also come across a fix that would help the other. Shall we attend pre-school together? I always liked having a study-partner. :rolleyes: PRE SCHOOL IS DEFINITELY WHAT I NEED...LOL ok Laurie you can reach me directly on email keith@ktllogistics.co.uk or MSN Messenger taglogistix@msn.com My effort currently looks awful. but you can see my progress so far at www.ktllogistics.co.uk. The BAD news is......I SO need to get it sorted out so I can upload my products....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 To find directories your your isp's file manager or log in to your ftp site using filezilla. Then points 10,17,19 in the pinned threads answer your other questions. Thanks for this am downloading Filezilla then I will follow your guidance....if you look at my site at www.ktllogistics.co.uk you will see just how little I have acheived. I am hopeful however I might improve on that today..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thanks for this am downloading Filezilla then I will follow your guidance....if you look at my site at www.ktllogistics.co.uk you will see just how little I have acheived. I am hopeful however I might improve on that today..lol You should also download, install, and use a text editor to edit your files on your computer. There are many free ones that do an excellent job. Do not use the osc filemanager, word, wordpad, etc. Pretty sure there is a list in the tips and tricks forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥geoffreywalton Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Now you have fileszilla you should really start reading the front page of your shp and sort out all the problems shown there and follow the instructions on how to change the first page. You could also look for a thread by vger on installing a new site. Here is my stock advice for UK shops My advice is first read the documentation that comes with the download of the latest version of osc. Then read the knowledgebase. Dig out a thread from the signature block of lindsayanng on roadmap for newbies Also read the first 2 threads in the installation forum. Finally use the search term site:www.oscommerce.com/forums xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx in google whenever you get stuck. Set up http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?sho...c=24319&hl= Uk For a comprehensive way of changing EVERYTHING to UK (UK-Based: Default osCommerce Installation) http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=130454 Another couple of threads might be of interest http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/4473 (UK & Overseas Postage Methods) http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=277269 (Only if you plan to post to UK only! Removing Country Selection on Register.) Secure http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?sho...amp;hl=security Speed ob_start("ob_gzhandler"); Robots User-Agent: * Disallow: /cgi-bin/ Disallow: /images/ Disallow: admin* User-Agent: Googlebot-Image Disallow: /images/ User-Agent: Image Disallow: /images/ VAT set up tutorial http://oscart.seiretto.com/oscommerce_VAT_tutorial.html Intro to Css/Php/Mysql/HTML coding. Site Move Tools: Xampp Subversion Tortoise Winmerge Filezilla FireFox Web Devs toolbox Need help installing add ons/contributions, cleaning a hacked site or a bespoke development, check my profile Virus Threat Scanner My Contributions Basic install answers. Click here for Contributions / Add Ons. UK your site. Site Move. Basic design info. For links mentioned in old answers that are no longer here follow this link Useful Threads. If this post was useful, click the Like This button over there ======>>>>>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Now you have fileszilla you should really start reading the front page of your shp and sort out all the problems shown there and follow the instructions on how to change the first page. You could also look for a thread by vger on installing a new site. Here is my stock advice for UK shops My advice is first read the documentation that comes with the download of the latest version of osc. Then read the knowledgebase. Dig out a thread from the signature block of lindsayanng on roadmap for newbies Also read the first 2 threads in the installation forum. Finally use the search term site:www.oscommerce.com/forums xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx in google whenever you get stuck. Set up http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?sho...c=24319&hl= Uk For a comprehensive way of changing EVERYTHING to UK (UK-Based: Default osCommerce Installation) http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=130454 Another couple of threads might be of interest http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/4473 (UK & Overseas Postage Methods) http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=277269 (Only if you plan to post to UK only! Removing Country Selection on Register.) Secure http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?sho...amp;hl=security Speed ob_start("ob_gzhandler"); Robots User-Agent: * Disallow: /cgi-bin/ Disallow: /images/ Disallow: admin* User-Agent: Googlebot-Image Disallow: /images/ User-Agent: Image Disallow: /images/ VAT set up tutorial http://oscart.seiretto.com/oscommerce_VAT_tutorial.html Intro to Css/Php/Mysql/HTML coding. Site Move Tools: Xampp Subversion Tortoise Winmerge Filezilla FireFox Web Devs toolbox Excellent stuff Geoffrey...REALLY APPRECIATE IT. many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie C. Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Keith! I just found a GREAT post! Answered most of MY questions, and in simple terms. :P It's called "Basics in Design". I'll try a link: http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?sho...=139426&hl= I don't know... That kind of looks incomplete... Well, try it. Or, I replyed to it not long ago, it should be still on the first page or two if you click "View New Posts" (and if it's not that long ago that I posted this...). Anyway, haven't had a chance to check your site. I'll do that now. Keep in touch with any "helpful hints" you stumble upon. Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie C. Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Read the first two pinned posts at the top of this forum. I'm sorry my idiotness is showing...:blush: Where are the "pinned posts"? I see a thumb tack, but that's to Forum Rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Keith! I just found a GREAT post! Answered most of MY questions, and in simple terms. :P It's called "Basics in Design". I'll try a link: http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?sho...=139426&hl= I don't know... That kind of looks incomplete... Well, try it. Or, I replyed to it not long ago, it should be still on the first page or two if you click "View New Posts" (and if it's not that long ago that I posted this...). Anyway, haven't had a chance to check your site. I'll do that now. Keep in touch with any "helpful hints" you stumble upon. Laurie Hiya Laurie Connect with me on msn messenger if you can. taglogistix@msn.com whats your url? I spent two days searching for catalog..then i discovered i didnt need it so am starting to make progress...as modest as it is... I want to put a big single image in the centre of the home page under the guest log in sentence......thats my first mission for tonight...I am in UK where are you? I will check the link out too. BTW Downloading filezilla has proven to be a god send. Catch you in a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥geoffreywalton Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 http://www.oscommerce.com/forums/index.php?showforum=1 Pinned: How Do I ...? All the basic install questions regularly asked... Another good one is a post by lindsayanng about a rad map for beginners. Need help installing add ons/contributions, cleaning a hacked site or a bespoke development, check my profile Virus Threat Scanner My Contributions Basic install answers. Click here for Contributions / Add Ons. UK your site. Site Move. Basic design info. For links mentioned in old answers that are no longer here follow this link Useful Threads. If this post was useful, click the Like This button over there ======>>>>>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie C. Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Now you have fileszilla you should really start reading the front page of your shp Geoffrey; Is "shp" a typo? If yes-what should it have been? If no- what is shp? Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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