Andre
06-11-2004, 06:29 PM
I just came over this smart little article about PHP,
check it out and visit Shellys website if you like it.
Bring Your Web Site To Life With PHP
PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor, better known as PHP,
is a highly popular, server-side scripting language
that can be embedded directly into HTML coding.
PHP can do anything that CGI can do, such as process
form data and auto generate dynamic content, but PHP
can do much more.
It can be used on all major operating systems and
supports most web servers.
PHP is used by inserting PHP code inside your web
page's HTML code. When the page is called, your
server automatically executes the code. What's more,
your visitors don't need any special plug-ins for the
code to run, as it will be displayed just like your HTML
coding.
Because PHP is a server-side scripting language, your
visitors will not need to install any new software, but
PHP must be set up on your server.
Below is a very simple script that will test your server
to ensure PHP is installed. It is a standard PHP function
called phpinfo, which instructs the browser to print out
information in regard to the set up of your server.
To use the script, simply copy the following three lines
of code and paste them into a plain text editor, such
as NotePad.
<?
phpinfo();
?>
Save the file as phpinfo.php and upload it to your server
where you store your HTML files.
To run the script, simply point your browser to the script
address. It should look something like this: http://www.yourdomain.com/phpinfo.php
If PHP is installed on your server, you will be presented
with a page of information about the PHP installed on
your server.
If PHP isn't installed, you will be prompted to download
the file. In this case, you'll need to contact your webhost
and ask them to install it, as it is free to download and install.
You can learn more about PHP and download it at PHP.net.
If you'd like to try some PHP scripts on your site, below are
some great scripts to get you started:
PhpAdsNew (http://PhpAdsNew.com/two/) - Rotating Ads
If you'd like to have a rotating ad system on your web site,
this great script is an open-source ad server that provides
a professional ad management and tracking system. Not only
can you rotate banner ads, but you can also rotate buttons,
pop-ups, text ads, DHTML banners and much more.
PHP Message/Quote of the Day (http://www.interaction-design.org/scripts/quote_of_the_day/)
If you're looking for a simple way to display a "Quote of the Day,"
this script is for you. It consists of a simple script that's easy
to customize. You simply add any number of quotes, tips or
whatever you'd like, into the database and the script will
display a new message each day.
BMachine (http://boastology.com/) - Blogging
Would you like to start your own blog? This script will enable you
to do just that. It's loaded with features, including calendar,
file attachments, event display, unlimited categories, IP blocking,
referrer tracking, search and much more.
Clicks Counter Pro (http://www.clicks-counter-pro.com/) - Link Tracking
Testing and tracking your marketing strategies is an important
part of doing business. Clicks Counter Pro is a PHP script that
will enable you to track your clicks, downloads and advertising
campaigns with real time statistics. Very reasonably priced.
Link Department (http://www.hitcode.com/products/linkdept/) - Link Indexing
If you've ever wanted an easy way to set up a link indexing
system on your site, this script may be your answer.
Link Department will enable you to easily create and maintain
a link directory. The system is fully manageable and completely
template driven, so it will easily blend in with your existing design.
PHPDig (http://www.phpdig.net/) - Search Utility
If you would like to enable your visitors to search your site,
PhpDig is a web spider and search engine utility you can install
on your web site. This powerful script indexes your pages and
builds a glossary of keywords found in the page.
PhpBB (http://www.phpbb.com/) - Bulletin Board
PhpBB is a fast and efficient, highly customizable, open-source
bulletin board system. This highly professional looking system
will enable you to create an interactive community on your web
site and keep your visitors coming back again and again.
To learn more about PHP, visit the following web sites:
http://www.alt-php-faq.org/
http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/
To find more PHP scripts, visit the following web sites:
hotscripts.com (http://hotscripts.com)
Php.ResourceIndex.com (http://Php.ResourceIndex.com)
PHP is a freely distributed open-source language, which means
if you would like to learn the language, there is a wealth of
information available on the Internet to assist you. Why not give
it a try? You may be surprised how easy it really is to write your
own scripts.
Copyright © Shelley Lowery
About The Author
Shelley Lowery is the author of the acclaimed web design course,
Web Design Mastery. An in-depth guide to professional web site
design. Visit Web-Source.net (http://www.web-source.net) to sign up for a complimentary
subscription to Etips and receive a copy of the acclaimed ebook,
"Killer Internet Marketing Strategies."
check it out and visit Shellys website if you like it.
Bring Your Web Site To Life With PHP
PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor, better known as PHP,
is a highly popular, server-side scripting language
that can be embedded directly into HTML coding.
PHP can do anything that CGI can do, such as process
form data and auto generate dynamic content, but PHP
can do much more.
It can be used on all major operating systems and
supports most web servers.
PHP is used by inserting PHP code inside your web
page's HTML code. When the page is called, your
server automatically executes the code. What's more,
your visitors don't need any special plug-ins for the
code to run, as it will be displayed just like your HTML
coding.
Because PHP is a server-side scripting language, your
visitors will not need to install any new software, but
PHP must be set up on your server.
Below is a very simple script that will test your server
to ensure PHP is installed. It is a standard PHP function
called phpinfo, which instructs the browser to print out
information in regard to the set up of your server.
To use the script, simply copy the following three lines
of code and paste them into a plain text editor, such
as NotePad.
<?
phpinfo();
?>
Save the file as phpinfo.php and upload it to your server
where you store your HTML files.
To run the script, simply point your browser to the script
address. It should look something like this: http://www.yourdomain.com/phpinfo.php
If PHP is installed on your server, you will be presented
with a page of information about the PHP installed on
your server.
If PHP isn't installed, you will be prompted to download
the file. In this case, you'll need to contact your webhost
and ask them to install it, as it is free to download and install.
You can learn more about PHP and download it at PHP.net.
If you'd like to try some PHP scripts on your site, below are
some great scripts to get you started:
PhpAdsNew (http://PhpAdsNew.com/two/) - Rotating Ads
If you'd like to have a rotating ad system on your web site,
this great script is an open-source ad server that provides
a professional ad management and tracking system. Not only
can you rotate banner ads, but you can also rotate buttons,
pop-ups, text ads, DHTML banners and much more.
PHP Message/Quote of the Day (http://www.interaction-design.org/scripts/quote_of_the_day/)
If you're looking for a simple way to display a "Quote of the Day,"
this script is for you. It consists of a simple script that's easy
to customize. You simply add any number of quotes, tips or
whatever you'd like, into the database and the script will
display a new message each day.
BMachine (http://boastology.com/) - Blogging
Would you like to start your own blog? This script will enable you
to do just that. It's loaded with features, including calendar,
file attachments, event display, unlimited categories, IP blocking,
referrer tracking, search and much more.
Clicks Counter Pro (http://www.clicks-counter-pro.com/) - Link Tracking
Testing and tracking your marketing strategies is an important
part of doing business. Clicks Counter Pro is a PHP script that
will enable you to track your clicks, downloads and advertising
campaigns with real time statistics. Very reasonably priced.
Link Department (http://www.hitcode.com/products/linkdept/) - Link Indexing
If you've ever wanted an easy way to set up a link indexing
system on your site, this script may be your answer.
Link Department will enable you to easily create and maintain
a link directory. The system is fully manageable and completely
template driven, so it will easily blend in with your existing design.
PHPDig (http://www.phpdig.net/) - Search Utility
If you would like to enable your visitors to search your site,
PhpDig is a web spider and search engine utility you can install
on your web site. This powerful script indexes your pages and
builds a glossary of keywords found in the page.
PhpBB (http://www.phpbb.com/) - Bulletin Board
PhpBB is a fast and efficient, highly customizable, open-source
bulletin board system. This highly professional looking system
will enable you to create an interactive community on your web
site and keep your visitors coming back again and again.
To learn more about PHP, visit the following web sites:
http://www.alt-php-faq.org/
http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/
To find more PHP scripts, visit the following web sites:
hotscripts.com (http://hotscripts.com)
Php.ResourceIndex.com (http://Php.ResourceIndex.com)
PHP is a freely distributed open-source language, which means
if you would like to learn the language, there is a wealth of
information available on the Internet to assist you. Why not give
it a try? You may be surprised how easy it really is to write your
own scripts.
Copyright © Shelley Lowery
About The Author
Shelley Lowery is the author of the acclaimed web design course,
Web Design Mastery. An in-depth guide to professional web site
design. Visit Web-Source.net (http://www.web-source.net) to sign up for a complimentary
subscription to Etips and receive a copy of the acclaimed ebook,
"Killer Internet Marketing Strategies."