PHP server on a USB key for mobile sites

4webmaster · 29th Jun 2012, 04:04 PM

Here is a tip that many mobile web designers don't know and can be useful for productivity.
Most of us that are using PHP mobile sites have to login then, FTP to hosting php sites, if it doesn't look like we want, must edit and Ftp again... that is a waste of time.
A solution is to have it on your Hard drive but better on a Usb key so you can update anywhere.

Here is how:
You can download free a webserver on usb: The Portable Freeware Collection - Internet - Web Servers
My prefered is the USBwebserver one.

Buy a Usb key drive and install on it, launch program and you'll get a hosting like server on a USB key, copy your PHP files in a directory in the root and launch browser. Now you no need to FTP each time after you've edit your files but only when all is done saving a great amount of time. For better looking of website in your browser, use a mobile simulator and url will be like : http://localhost:8080/site

So now you edit your php file, save and check result on a web simulator, when all is done you can FTP to hosting.

Also you can build as many clients mobile site as you wish on the USB key (as many folder in root).

Also use to meet potential clients for mockup mobile site, just bring your usb drive with you.

I can even install a WP site on it, have mysql and php admin for mobile sites or regular ones using PHP mysql.

John Ayling · 29th Jun 2012, 08:23 PM

Wow - this is a great idea - thanks mate!

29th Jun 2012, 04:04 PM	#1
4webmaster Advanced Warrior Join Date: 2006 Location: , , . Posts: 736 Thanks: 33 Thanked 144 Times in 119 Posts	PHP server on a USB key for mobile sites Share on: Here is a tip that many mobile web designers don't know and can be useful for productivity. Most of us that are using PHP mobile sites have to login then, FTP to hosting php sites, if it doesn't look like we want, must edit and Ftp again... that is a waste of time. A solution is to have it on your Hard drive but better on a Usb key so you can update anywhere. Here is how: You can download free a webserver on usb: The Portable Freeware Collection - Internet - Web Servers My prefered is the USBwebserver one. Buy a Usb key drive and install on it, launch program and you'll get a hosting like server on a USB key, copy your PHP files in a directory in the root and launch browser. Now you no need to FTP each time after you've edit your files but only when all is done saving a great amount of time. For better looking of website in your browser, use a mobile simulator and url will be like : http://localhost:8080/site So now you edit your php file, save and check result on a web simulator, when all is done you can FTP to hosting. Also you can build as many clients mobile site as you wish on the USB key (as many folder in root). Also use to meet potential clients for mockup mobile site, just bring your usb drive with you. I can even install a WP site on it, have mysql and php admin for mobile sites or regular ones using PHP mysql.
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29th Jun 2012, 08:23 PM	#2
John Ayling HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 225 Thanks: 41 Thanked 47 Times in 36 Posts	Re: PHP server on a USB key for mobile sites Share on: Wow - this is a great idea - thanks mate!