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Making a simple blogging system by user27089 on 10-23-2005 at 08:52 PM
As a lot of you may know here, I am not a PHP coder whatsoever, I just never really bothered to learn, never seen a need, until now...
I want to code a simple blogging system, nothing like Saralblog or Wordpress. I just want a posting system, and that is it.
So can anybody direct me to a tutorial, or something that will do what I want...
Keep in mind that I am a complete newb at PHP, and of course, if it is needed MySql.
RE: Making a simple blogging system by philo23 on 10-23-2005 at 09:03 PM
funny you should say this....
so am i, but i am 70% into it.
so i might be able to help you, a bit
RE: Making a simple blogging system by Dempsey on 10-23-2005 at 09:05 PM
if the site your making the blog for is also gonna have a forum, I'd recommend doing what I did, and using the forum to control the news/blog posts, like I did at MPSounds.net.
RE: Making a simple blogging system by user27089 on 10-23-2005 at 09:09 PM
No, the site is going to be purely a blog, the main index anyway, I don't want it to be connected to anything else on the rest of the site.
RE: Making a simple blogging system by albert on 10-23-2005 at 09:12 PM
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Originally posted by traxor
quote:
Originally posted by traxor
No, the site is going to be purely a blog, the main index anyway, I don't want it to be connected to anything else on the rest of the site.
Should I suggest Cutenews? I know you probably heard of it.. and probably do not want to use it.. but in my oopinion it is the easitest way..
RE: Making a simple blogging system by hexel on 10-23-2005 at 10:00 PM
PHP Web Blog - Part 1 and Part 2. Don't know the simplicity of it though.
RE: Making a simple blogging system by segosa on 10-23-2005 at 10:33 PM
I made mine from scratch with little knowledge of MySQL and the PHP needed to write a comment system etc etc. If I could do it, I'm sure you'll have no problems.
RE: Making a simple blogging system by thc2010 on 10-24-2005 at 12:12 AM
Heres what I did:
- Register and account for a server that supports php & mysql (www.cankoo.com)
- Download Joomla CMS (Content Manager System) at http://www.joomla.com/
- Upload everything into your Server (htdocs)
- Follow the instructions
- And you got your self a personal website/Blog that looks preaty simple and profesional. You can also get themes as well... or make your own using dreamweaver & photoshop.
RE: Making a simple blogging system by Stigmata on 10-24-2005 at 12:20 AM
write to file is easy
getting results from mysql is easy
you'll be fine on ur own 
RE: Making a simple blogging system by user27089 on 10-24-2005 at 06:38 AM
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Originally posted by thc2010
Heres what I did:
- Register and account for a server that supports php & mysql (www.cankoo.com)
- Download Joomla CMS (Content Manager System) at http://www.joomla.com/
- Upload everything into your Server (htdocs)
- Follow the instructions
- And you got your self a personal website/Blog that looks preaty simple and profesional. You can also get themes as well... or make your own using dreamweaver & photoshop.
That doesn't help me at all, I have my own hosting and domain etc. if you actually researchd my question properly etc. I did not ask for a content management system, what I asked for was a tutorial on how to write my own simple blog. And I know how to make themse by the way.
Can you read in the future please?
RE: Making a simple blogging system by segosa on 10-24-2005 at 08:27 PM
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Originally posted by traxor
That does help me at all, I have my own hosting and domain etc. if you actually researchd my question properly etc. I did not ask for a content management system, what I asked for was a tutorial on how to write my own simple blog. And I know how to make themse by the way.
Can you read in the future please?
How is one meant to read what you say when you are clearly unable to write?
RE: Making a simple blogging system by philo23 on 10-24-2005 at 08:30 PM
oh come on, its slight spelling error, i am sure you and most people here have made atleast 1 in your life...
RE: RE: Making a simple blogging system by thc2010 on 10-24-2005 at 09:40 PM
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Originally posted by traxor
That does help me at all, I have my own hosting and domain etc. if you actually researchd my question properly etc. I did not ask for a content management system, what I asked for was a tutorial on how to write my own simple blog. And I know how to make themse by the way.
Can you read in the future please?
Sry for misunderstanding your poorly structured sentence. If you want to know how to make a blog using php, research it your self. Try learning the basics of Php (www.w3cschools.com). Or make your question more clear, and dont ramble about anything that doesnt have anything to do with your question... it miss leads the reader when you do.
RE: Making a simple blogging system by user27089 on 10-24-2005 at 09:47 PM
Dude, you're the one that rambled on about something that doesn't relate to the question whatsoever.
I asked if anybody could direct me to any tutorials or simple posting systems, nothing major. So you went on to give me instructions on how to install a content management system and use it... That is not what I needed.
I simply asked here because I know that people here will give me valuable resources, whereas, google may not.
quote:
Originally posted by traxor
I want to code a simple blogging system, nothing like Saralblog or Wordpress. I just want a posting system, and that is it.
That seems like a clear enough question to me. Does it not?
RE: Making a simple blogging system by Ash_ on 10-24-2005 at 10:34 PM
hey traxor, i first suggest you hardcode some blog entries. etc.
code:then start designing your blog, start the basics like create an array of posts with title, get a for working.
<?php
$title = 'Post Title';
$postdata = 'Post Data';
?>
after you have the desired data echo'ing into the right places with everything looking good.
then start looking up some MySQL (or whatever database you use) tutorials. trust me MySQL isn't hard at all, it's just it would be easier to learn one at a time.
if you need help just message me on MSN.
RE: Making a simple blogging system by user27089 on 10-24-2005 at 10:37 PM
I have already designed the blog, the main problem is the posting system etc. I am a complete newb at PHP, thanks for the offer, I will chat to you on MSN.
RE: Making a simple blogging system by L. Coyote on 10-24-2005 at 11:43 PM
For posting/updating/showing in your blog, research these SQL commands: SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, DELETE
For getting info from your DB with PHP: mysql_* functions (using SQL)
For showing them: while, mysql_fetch_assoc
The PHP and MySQL manuals are not too complicated to read. You will find all you need there.
If you still don't know the basics of PHP, then read the language reference in the PHP manual.
Also, in the PHP manual: Read the notes! Some stuff are not entirely docummented or clear enough, so the user notes sometimes help (be aware, that some might be misleading or have outdated/wrong information!).
php.net / mysql.com