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Robert Michael

13 years ago

DreamWeaver is the only thing I can think of, but that is one confusing program.. good luck!

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Daniel Evans

13 years ago

Why don't you just work on an online installation of WP then transfer the files over when the client approves?

You need something online to let the client revise anyways, so this is the best solution.

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prmoise76

13 years ago

Originally Posted by webcore

Why don't you just work on an online installation of WP then transfer the files over when the client approves?

You need something online to let the client revise anyways, so this is the best solution.

I have a dummy site I use to test things out on etc. you mean I can build my entire site there, back it up and save all the files as a zip and then send it to the client? From there they need to know how to unzip, upload etc? :confused:

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yukon

Banned 13 years ago

Originally Posted by webcore

Why don't you just work on an online installation of WP then transfer the files over when the client approves?

You need something online to let the client revise anyways, so this is the best solution.

Originally Posted by prmoise76

I have a dummy site I use to test things out on etc. you mean I can build my entire site there, back it up and save all the files as a zip and then send it to the client? From there they need to know how to unzip, upload etc? :confused:

What webcore said is a better solution, otherwise it's going to be a headache trying to figure out what edits the buyer wants.

1) Build the theme on your own test domain.

2) Once the buyer is happy, download the WP theme to your PC, zip the theme, then send it to the buyer.

If the WP theme is live on a test site, you can get on Google Chat (or whatever) & make theme edits to suit the buyer in real time.

Much easier...

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prmoise76

13 years ago

Originally Posted by yukon

What webcore said is a better solution, otherwise it's going to be a headache trying to figure out what edits the buyer wants.

1) Build the theme on your own test domain.

2) Once the buyer is happy, download the WP theme to your PC, zip the theme, then send it to the buyer.

If the WP theme is live on a test site, you can get on Google Chat (or whatever) & make theme edits to suit the buyer in real time.

Much easier...

Well I am not just building the theme...I am building the entire site ON a WP theme. Is this still the same thing?

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GGurls

13 years ago

Originally Posted by prmoise76

I have a dummy site I use to test things out on etc. you mean I can build my entire site there, back it up and save all the files as a zip and then send it to the client? From there they need to know how to unzip, upload etc? :confused:

that's what people do when they transfer from hosting companies... so I don't see why not...

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prmoise76 13 years ago

Originally Posted by GGurls

that's what people do when they transfer from hosting companies... so I don't see why not...

Thank you I will approach it this way! Hope it works!
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prmoise76

13 years ago

The client requested to receive the files to upload. they do not want a redirect. do you know where I can find a guide that shows how to create the site offline (all files for a WP theme) and then be able to send the to the client in a zip file or something?

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Michael Mayo

13 years ago

I'm not sure what operating system you are using???
Here are a couple links you may find interesting.

Instant WordPress

Installing WordPress Locally on Your Mac With MAMP « WordPress Codex

BitNami « WordPress Codex

Hope that Helps,
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prmoise76

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Mayo

I'm not sure what operating system you are using???
Here are a couple links you may find interesting.

Instant WordPress

Installing WordPress Locally on Your Mac With MAMP « WordPress Codex

BitNami « WordPress Codex

Hope that Helps,
Have a Great Day!
Michael

Thanks Michael,
I will check out the Instant Wordpress one. I dont have a mac so I will not be using that one. thanks a lot.

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ThomM

13 years ago

Originally Posted by prmoise76

Thanks Michael,
I will check out the Instant Wordpress one. I dont have a mac so I will not be using that one. thanks a lot.

MAMP is a sgl database if I remember right.
That is the biggest problem with trying to work with WP offline on your computer, you need a data base and you need the current version of PHP installed on your computer.
What I did back in the day was have a sub-domain on one of my sites I used just for working on WP sites for clients. That way you don't have to mess around with setting up a my-sql database or PHP on your computer and you can send your client the link to the sub so they can review your work.
A little suggestion for ya, comment the wp-config. file with instructions to your client on how to set up a data base and how and what information from it they will need to add to the config file, and where.

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prmoise76

13 years ago

Originally Posted by ThomM

MAMP is a sgl database if I remember right.
That is the biggest problem with trying to work with WP offline on your computer, you need a data base and you need the current version of PHP installed on your computer.
What I did back in the day was have a sub-domain on one of my sites I used just for working on WP sites for clients. That way you don't have to mess around with setting up a my-sql database or PHP on your computer and you can send your client the link to the sub so they can review your work.
A little suggestion for ya, comment the wp-config. file with instructions to your client on how to set up a data base and how and what information from it they will need to add to the config file, and where.

so, i am still not clear on one thing... am i able to use my testing domain and build the site in its entirety and then just send the files to the client? they already know how to upload the new WP site to their domain. they just want me to build the site for them using wordpress? sorry if I sound like i am asking the same questions but i need to know asap if I can do this or not so I can tell the client if i can make the site for them. and if so what files would i need to zip to hand the site over?

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ThomM

13 years ago

Originally Posted by prmoise76

so, i am still not clear on one thing... am i able to use my testing domain and build the site in its entirety and then just send the files to the client? they already know how to upload the new WP site to their domain. they just want me to build the site for them using wordpress? sorry if I sound like i am asking the same questions but i need to know asap if I can do this or not so I can tell the client if i can make the site for them. and if so what files would i need to zip to hand the site over?

yep

Do a backup of the database and send that along also.
That way any info stored in the database will be there for them.

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prmoise76 13 years ago

Originally Posted by ThomM

yep Do a backup of the database and send that along also.
That way any info stored in the database will be there for them.

thank you!
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Leanne King

13 years ago

build the site out on a test site - block it from search engines or do it via xamp on your computer, download the files and the db or use something like backup buddy, wptwin etc and give that to the client once they have paid you.

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prmoise76

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Leanne King

build the site out on a test site - block it from search engines or do it via xamp on your computer, download the files and the db or use something like backup buddy, wptwin etc and give that to the client once they have paid you.

ok thanks so much...sounds easy enough!