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Post by cleoo on Apr 17, 2009 13:31:31 GMT -5
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Post by TSWIZZLE. on Apr 17, 2009 13:50:04 GMT -5
When the links work...PWESOME!
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Post by cleoo on Apr 17, 2009 13:55:59 GMT -5
Cutenews Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What is Cutenews, anyway?
A: Cutenews is an easy to use, free news updater that can be easily installed and managed on a website.Q: How can I use Cutenews?
A: First you must install and then set up templates in order for your news to match your CSS. After that, you can begin adding news.
Q: Is Cutenews easy to use?
A: Yes, it is very easy to use and install.
Q: Help! My news isn't showing up!
A: If you haven't already, log into Cutenews and go under Options. There, you will see a link called Integration Wizards (News and RSS). Click this, and then two more links will show up. Click Integrate News into your site. After this, you can customize how many posts you want on one page, what template you want to use, etc. After you are finished customizing, click Proceed to Integration. Highlight the code given and paste it onto your index, or wherever you desire to use your news.
Q: How do I position Cutenews so it shows up where I need it to?
A: Customize this code to suit where your news should be, and put it at the very bottom of the header.txt file:
<div style="position: ______; left: ________; top: ________; width: _________;">
Q: My comments won't show up!
A: You must have a link to the get to the comments in your Cutenews template. Place this code into the template under <h2> or <h3>:
[com-link]{comments-num} Comments[/com-link]
Q: How do I use categories?
A: Log into Cutenews, and click Options. Under options, you'll see a link that says Edit Categories. From here, you can add the Category Name, an icon, and Category Access. Click Add Category when you're finished. After this, go under Options again, but this time, click Edit Templates. Click on Active News, and then add this code wherever you desire:
<h*CHANGE HEADER TO LIKING*>File Under: {category}</h*CHANGE HEADER TO LIKING*>
If you don't see what you're looking for, go to the Cutenews Help Section.
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Post by cleoo on Apr 17, 2009 14:06:40 GMT -5
Installing Cutenews
Step 1. First, if you haven't already, you must go to the Cutenews Website and download Cutenews.
Step 2. Log into your CPanel or FTP. Click Upload and upload the Cutenews zip file into the public_html or / directory.
Step 3. Extract Cutenews into the public_html or / directory.
Step 4. Go into the Cutenews folder, and CHMOD the data folder and everything inside of it, and every file outside of the data folder, in the Cutenews folder.
Step 5. Type in "http://yoursitename.com/cutenews/index.php" to see if everything CHMOD-ed correctly. Click Finish at the bottom of the list, and on the next page, choose your name and email.
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Post by cleoo on Apr 17, 2009 14:13:01 GMT -5
Templates
Step 1. Log into Cutenews, and click Options. Under Options, you will a see a link called Editing Templates.
Step 2. There, you can click Active News, and customize your template.
Step 3. This is a default template you can use, but you must fit the news to the size of your news bar, and use your own header sizes.
<div style="width:500px; margin-bottom:10px; position: relative;">
<h1>{title}</h1>
<div style="float: right;"><h3>[com-link]{comments-num} Comments[/com-link]</h3></div>
<div><h3>Posted on {date} by {author}</h3></div>
<div><h2>{short-story}</h2></div>
Step 4. Click Save Changes when you are finished customizing your template.
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Post by cleoo on Apr 17, 2009 14:16:00 GMT -5
Setting Usernames and Passwords
Step 1. Once you are finished CHMOD-ing, you can set your username and password after clicking Finish.
Step 2. It is a good idea to use a hard to guess password, not related to your website or your name.
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Post by cleoo on Apr 17, 2009 14:17:57 GMT -5
Making Multiple Accounts
Step 1. Log into Cutenews, and then click on Options.
Step 2. Click Add/Edit Users.
Step 3. In the form, add the person's name, username, password, email, and access level. Click Add User.
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Post by cleoo on Apr 17, 2009 16:41:51 GMT -5
Posting News
Step 1. Log into Cutenews, and click Add News.
Step 2. Add your Title in the title box and add your news in the Short Story box.
Step 3. Click Add News when you're finished.
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Post by cleoo on Apr 17, 2009 20:46:37 GMT -5
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Post by antonija on Apr 17, 2009 21:21:04 GMT -5
awesome! this thread should be stickied! (sp?)
its very useful!
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Post by Sarah. on Apr 18, 2009 8:53:06 GMT -5
woah!
I am going to check this everyday!
thanks for making this ;D
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Post by cleoo on Apr 18, 2009 13:48:27 GMT -5
Setting Up An Example
Step 1. It is a good idea to have some basic knowledge of HTML, Coppermine, and PHP if you want to make a fansite/personal site. If you don't know what these three types of coding/programs are, you should probably go to a coding help website, such as W3Schools or, you can scroll down for more help with HTML and Coppermine.
Step 2. Go to a free hosting website, such as FreeWebs or Zymic, and set up an account if you don't already have one.
Step 3. Now, if you are already familiar with FreeWebs, click Edit My Site on the main screen. This will take you to a panel where you can add your pages.
Step 4. Click Add A Page, and name it PAGENAME.htm. Once you have created the page, click the pencil next to the file name. This will take you to the Edit screen.
Step 5. Now, if you haven't already made one, make a "tester" layout/header in your graphic program.
Step 6. Begin coding your page. To get hosted, you will need to have every page coded, so when you finish the index page, copy and paste the same code on the index page into your other pages, but change the content. Remember to click Save when you finish each page.
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Post by cleoo on Apr 18, 2009 14:12:53 GMT -5
Apply For Hosting
Step 1. Each host will be different, so it's good to keep in mind that your example will depend on if you actually get hosted. Once you've chosen a host from here, make sure you read through their rules to see if you meet their requirements.
Step 2. It's really important to pick the right host. If you pick the wrong host, and something happens to your website, obviously, this wasn't a good choice of hosting. Some hosts delete sites purposely, or don't help out webmasters when their sites are hacked. Make sure to read everything - FAQs, Rules, Packages, how to Apply, how many banners and ads, etc.
Step 3. If the host has a forum for applicants, such as StarsZZ does, then go to the forum, and read the hosting application rules and apply. Now, all there is to do is wait and hope to be hosted!
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