HELP WITH WORD PRESS

MaryK · 11-20-2008, 08:56 AM

I am using the free word press but have it hosted on my own computer.
I have uploaded a .pdf file which can be downloaded by people after they sign into my opt-in list.

However, I cannot get it to work. Need some help here please

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jonhel · 11-20-2008, 06:21 PM

Mary,

Can you email me with the details and I'll take a look.

Regards,

Jonathan

Chris Ramsey · 11-20-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaryK

I am using the free word press but have it hosted on my own computer.

Why are you hosting it on your own computer? That's mega-unsecure.

You can get shared hosting on a site like dreamhost.com for extremely cheap, not to mention hundreds of coupon codes flying around out there that makes it even cheaper.

Also, like Jonathan said, we would need a little more background in order to give you a good answer.

jonhel · 11-20-2008, 06:49 PM

I suspect that Mary means its her own hosting as opposed to using the Wordpress.com arrangement.

Chris Ramsey · 11-20-2008, 06:58 PM

Ah, that's definitely the way to go.

From what it sounds like, you're going to have to create a hidden post (or page), which I believe you are going to need a plugin for. This way nobody who comes to the site will see it without having the direct link.

You can also create a post with a password on it, which will allow people to see a post is created, but they will need a password you define to access it. This is a little less glamorous, but you don't need anything other than the standard Wordpress to do it.

e-mail2u · 11-20-2008, 07:12 PM

Simple solution just tried write the post with link for the pdf. Now password protect it there is a box towards the bottom on the write page for this.

Now when someone joins your list you send them an e-mail with a link to this page and the password.

They will only be able to read this page once the password has been entered.

hope this helps..

MaryK · 11-21-2008, 06:00 AM

Thank you everyone

Jonathan am emailing you now.

Everyone has been a great help

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MaryK · 11-21-2008, 06:11 AM

Yes, I think what Jonathan has said about the hosting is correct, though I am lost, as my partner originally set it up and told me it was fine.

11-20-2008, 08:56 AM	#1
MaryK HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 164 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Contact Info	HELP WITH WORD PRESS I am using the free word press but have it hosted on my own computer. I have uploaded a .pdf file which can be downloaded by people after they sign into my opt-in list. However, I cannot get it to work. Need some help here please.
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jonhel HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 239 Thanks: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: HELP WITH WORD PRESS Mary, Can you email me with the details and I'll take a look. Regards, Jonathan
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11-20-2008, 06:49 PM	#4
jonhel HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 239 Thanks: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: HELP WITH WORD PRESS I suspect that Mary means its her own hosting as opposed to using the Wordpress.com arrangement.
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11-20-2008, 06:58 PM	#5
Chris Ramsey The Wandering Businessman War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Globe Posts: 1,209 Thanks: 142 Thanked 755 Times in 196 Posts	Re: HELP WITH WORD PRESS Ah, that's definitely the way to go. From what it sounds like, you're going to have to create a hidden post (or page), which I believe you are going to need a plugin for. This way nobody who comes to the site will see it without having the direct link. You can also create a post with a password on it, which will allow people to see a post is created, but they will need a password you define to access it. This is a little less glamorous, but you don't need anything other than the standard Wordpress to do it.
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e-mail2u Certified Aspie/Gimp Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ma , USA. Posts: 348 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: HELP WITH WORD PRESS Simple solution just tried write the post with link for the pdf. Now password protect it there is a box towards the bottom on the write page for this. Now when someone joins your list you send them an e-mail with a link to this page and the password. They will only be able to read this page once the password has been entered. hope this helps..
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11-21-2008, 06:00 AM	#7
MaryK HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 164 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Contact Info	Re: HELP WITH WORD PRESS Thank you everyone Jonathan am emailing you now. Everyone has been a great help.
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11-21-2008, 06:11 AM	#8
MaryK HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 164 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Contact Info	Re: HELP WITH WORD PRESS Yes, I think what Jonathan has said about the hosting is correct, though I am lost, as my partner originally set it up and told me it was fine.
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