Expression web help

Listen to a discussion regarding expression web and discussing php.

http://visitmix.com/blogs/TheSignal/The-Signal-Episode-8-Erik-Saltwell-PHP-and-WordPress/

Further to my recent post regarding expression web e-commerce, i wanted to update you.

A number of folk have stepped forward to carry out tests and the results so far are very encouraging. The important thing is that many hands make light work! So if you fancy a shopping cart, that is easy to set up locally on your computer, let me know.

All i ask is for some feed back. Suggestions to streamline the process even further.

Thank you

Jim

Expression web password protect web sites/members only sites is an often requested feature. The login controls are available in expression web, but no easy method of implementation is available.

The often cited solution is to grab a copy of Visual web developer express edition (a free download from MS) and set it up there!

The problem with this is twofold…

1) you have to download another programme

2) you have to learn a little about the new programme

In reality, the setting up of members only web sites is quite simple, if, you are prepared to put the time in.

However, not one to be beaten, i decided to do my research and find a solution that works from within expression web.

I am pleased to report that it is in fact possible to set this whole thing up without the need to get VWD express, nor try to understand what is going on with that product.

The key to setting up password protection is the asp.net web site administration tool that is available with the asp.net development server. the admin tool open up a whole lot more but thats for another day.

I am currently working on a tutorial to explain just how simple this process can be and will post the solution in the next week or so.

If you have login control experiences that you would like to share,  come and have a chat over at our forums.

www.expression-web-designer-help.com/forum

JIM

I have now completed a shopping cart for expression web, and i am looking for some testers.

The cart looks like this

http://www.expression-web-help.com/ewh5/shoppingcart/category.aspx

Please note it is only for a guide, many of the links do not work although in the download  most do.

This cart is aimed at those who want something in between pay now paypal button and the full blown thing.

I use the term shopping cart loosely as this is actually a backend to integrate with mals-e.com.

So if you would like to test this free of charge, please let me know via the expression web forums.

www.expression-web-designer-help.com/forum

Thank you jim