Just a couple questions about building websites. I know the basics of building a website, but there are a few things I was wondering about. The first thing is about posting on the main page. What I mean is if I want to set up an admin page where me or the other admin want to login and fill in the box and click post, how do you post to another HTML page? Can I just use php and if so how do you make it continually post the same way every time someone makes a post. The second thing is that when someone normally sets up an admin page or any kind of login page do they store the username and password in a mysql page? These may seem basic to some, but I have never had to do these types of things yet.
I suggest that you'll find it very difficult to learn PHP to the extent that you can create a content management system (which is basically what you're asking for) on your own. Much better to use a framework that's already written and proven.
Jonathan Day
2010-08-23 04:10:55
I already know some PHP. I have used it for an inventory system.
shinjuo
2010-08-23 04:16:19
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I suggest that you download and install Wordpress. This will take care of all the admin editing, security and posting to the front page for you. It's written in PHP and very easy to get started with. You can dip your toes into these deep waters! :)
good luck, JD
Jonathan Day
2010-08-23 04:09:44
I have been looking into Wordpress. I will probably end up using it in the beginning, but I would like to learn how to create this stuff myself one day
shinjuo
2010-08-23 04:16:57
Wanting to learn it yourself is a great approach to have, but take baby steps otherwise you might find yourself lost! Learn from the mistakes and innovations that others have made. Wordpress is a long way from perfect code, but there is a wealth of tutorials and information on how to get started with Wordpress.
Jonathan Day
2010-08-23 04:44:11
I will start with that and work my way towards learning the rest. I appreciate the help
shinjuo
2010-08-23 04:54:46