Support for AD Article Dashboard Site Owners, What happened to their forum

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I am trying to do some updating on my AD script site at articles411.com. I am getting a sorry that address does not exist at the old article dashboard forum url.

I know that some owners had created some "how to" on this script but I had relied on the forum on keeping up to date with these.

Can anyone using this script connect me with current support resources and let me know when the last update came out.

Thanks in advance,
Laurie
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    • Profile picture of the author brilliantjv
      You can also try the forum at Article Friendly: Article Friendly publishing script
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      • Profile picture of the author Eric Lorence
        Originally Posted by brilliantjv View Post

        You can also try the forum at Article Friendly: Article Friendly publishing script
        Don't use the article friendly forum for article dashboard support.

        Article friendly has nothing to do with AD.

        To the quoted...Please get your info straight B4 giving advice you know nothing about

        The article dashboard forum was shuttered due to too many complaints about their script.

        Do yourself a favor and dump that software- then find a better script.
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        • Profile picture of the author brilliantjv
          Originally Posted by Eric Lorence View Post

          Don't use the article friendly forum for article dashboard support.

          Article friendly has nothing to do with AD.

          To the quoted...Please get your info straight B4 giving advice you know nothing about

          The article dashboard forum was shuttered due to too many complaints about their script.

          Do yourself a favor and dump that software- then find a better script.

          My mistake because I noticed a special section for Article Dashboard on the Article Friendly Forum.

          But I do agree....AD is crap


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          • Profile picture of the author Eric Lorence
            That section is for addons Jan made for AD years ago, and support for those addons.

            The Article Dashboard script will not receive any support there.

            There is also a board for AD rants, but there will not be any support there either.

            But if you loose the AD for Article Friendly, the support will be outstanding!
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          • Profile picture of the author celente
            Originally Posted by brilliantjv View Post

            My mistake because I noticed a special section for Article Dashboard on the Article Friendly Forum.

            But I do agree....AD is crap


            I agree withyou. Have not had the best experience there. I use them daily too.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jon Alexander
    what specifically was it about the article dashboard script that you didn't like?
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    • Profile picture of the author Eric Lorence
      Originally Posted by Jon Alexander View Post

      what specifically was it about the article dashboard script that you didn't like?
      I have nothing against it personally, but as a mod we're having to deal with AD support requests more and more since they shut their own forum.

      I don't know who owns or developed the script, but the problems and security exploits are well known. If they can't or are unwilling to address those problems themselves, why should anyone else?

      Anyone who comes looking for support will only be encouraged to upgrade to Article Friendly.
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      • Profile picture of the author Allen Graves
        Originally Posted by Eric Lorence View Post

        I have nothing against it personally, but as a mod we're having to deal with AD support requests more and more since they shut their own forum.

        I don't know who owns or developed the script, but the problems and security exploits are well known. If they can't or are unwilling to address those problems themselves, why should anyone else?

        Anyone who comes looking for support will only be encouraged to upgrade to Article Friendly.
        What he said.

        If you go to AF looking for support for AD, that's pretty much a slap in the face to the AF owner, dontcha think?

        That's like calling Mac to get Windows support.

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  • Profile picture of the author kritine
    I have such a bigproblem right now with AD, i cannot even login to my admin panel! But to go to article frendly i need a windows server, curenty it is hosgator linex.

    Any ideas on howto fix ADMIN login for AD?
    Thank you for any suggestions.
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    • Profile picture of the author Eric Lorence
      Originally Posted by kritine View Post

      I have such a bigproblem right now with AD, i cannot even login to my admin panel! But to go to article frendly i need a windows server, curenty it is hosgator linex.

      Any ideas on howto fix ADMIN login for AD?
      Thank you for any suggestions.
      Article Friendly runs on both Linux and Windows servers.

      May I ask where you heard that AF will not run on Linux?

      All of my Article Friendly sites run on Linux, as do 80% of Article Friendly directories.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alan Mater
    I'm in the process of moving my site to a different host. I have Article Dashboard installed on my site. All files are moved, but I need to create the database for the directory. My problem is changing the database details for the directory to match the newly created one.

    The readme.txt that comes with the documentation for the directory says this:

    Step #2.
    -----------------------------------------------
    Creat MySQL database
    -----------------------------------------------

    a. Create MySQL database and write down username, database name, and password


    Step #3.
    -----------------------------------------------
    Database Management & Configuration
    -----------------------------------------------

    a. Go to the url yourservername.com file in web browser.

    It asks for the following details :
    -------------------------------
    i. Base_url,
    ii Base_path,
    iii Database name,
    iv Database username,
    v Database password,
    vi Table prefix - Leave blank if not sharing a MySQL database.

    Now the required Tables will be created and configured automatically.
    My question is, can I follow these instructions without losing all the articles and anything I've changed? Or, is there another way I should do it?

    Thank you,

    Alan
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  • Profile picture of the author Alan Mater
    I'm in the process of moving my site to a different host. I have Article Dashboard installed on my site. All files are moved, but I need to create the database for the directory. My problem is changing the database details for the directory to match the newly created one.

    The readme.txt that comes with the documentation for the directory says this:

    Step #2.
    -----------------------------------------------
    Creat MySQL database
    -----------------------------------------------

    a. Create MySQL database and write down username, database name, and password


    Step #3.
    -----------------------------------------------
    Database Management & Configuration
    -----------------------------------------------

    a. Go to the url yourservername.com file in web browser.

    It asks for the following details :
    -------------------------------
    i. Base_url,
    ii Base_path,
    iii Database name,
    iv Database username,
    v Database password,
    vi Table prefix - Leave blank if not sharing a MySQL database.

    Now the required Tables will be created and configured automatically.
    My question is, can I follow these instructions without losing all the articles and anything I've changed? Or, is there another way I should do it?

    Thank you,

    Alan
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  • Profile picture of the author John Rogers
    Rumor has it that someone is talking about developing an article directory script that will import data from an Article Dashboard MySQL database.

    John
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  • Profile picture of the author Alan Mater
    Hi John,

    Could I just import the original database and have everything work fine as before?

    Thanks,

    Alan
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  • Profile picture of the author John Rogers
    In theory, maybe.

    You should ensure you have a copy of everything on your hard drive, then see if tech support at your new host will give you a hand.

    John
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  • Profile picture of the author Alan Mater
    Yes, I have a copy of all files on my hard drive and a backup of the database.

    Thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author Allen Graves
    Had to chime in on this.

    If there was a way I could switch from AD to anything else without losing all of my article URLs - I would pay handsomely for it!!!!

    But - if you be patient and simply patch your AD up and protect the admin folder, a fellow Warrior, Bill Platt is working on a solution where you can replace all of the AD files on your server, run a DB update program and you will have a new, FULLY CONFIGURABLE article directory. No crappy, 5 year old, encrypted code or ioncube to deal with!

    I was one of the most active members on that forum a couple of years ago and I was banned because I told the truth about the security holes and lack of configurablility in the software...on another forum where someone asked.

    Jodi Reichenberger, one of theirforum mods, did create a new forum for AD support...but she is now MIA and the directory only shows an SQL error now.

    AD was smart. Put out a free script with a link to their directory on every page. Get millions of backlinks to become a powerhouse, then ditch the software and leave hundreds...probably thousands...of people screwed and left to flounder in their own misery.

    If you are starting a new directory, pay the $50 for Jan's Article Friendly script, or wait for Bill's version. It will be well worth your while.

    If you already own an AD directory, password protect your admin folder, remove the 'admintemplates' directory from your web server and upload it whenever you need it...then delete it from the server again. Also, check all of your front-end templates to make sure that there are no links to other websites or someone else's Adsense code already on your site.

    These hackers are bold and will simply overwrite your Adsense account # with theirs - and they get all of the $$$. They will also add links to their site in places that are not easy to see, like under your recently approved articles or somewhere in the middle of your site links.

    Respectfully,
    Allen Graves
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    • Profile picture of the author edhan
      Originally Posted by Allen Graves View Post

      But - if you be patient and simply patch your AD up and protect the admin folder, a fellow Warrior, Bill Platt is working on a solution where you can replace all of the AD files on your server, run a DB update program and you will have a new, FULLY CONFIGURABLE article directory. No crappy, 5 year old, encrypted code or ioncube to deal with!

      I was one of the most active members on that forum a couple of years ago and I was banned because I told the truth about the security holes and lack of configurablility in the software...on another forum where someone asked.

      If you already own an AD directory, password protect your admin folder, remove the 'admintemplates' directory from your web server and upload it whenever you need it...then delete it from the server again. Also, check all of your front-end templates to make sure that there are no links to other websites or someone else's Adsense code already on your site.

      These hackers are bold and will simply overwrite your Adsense account # with theirs - and they get all of the $$$. They will also add links to their site in places that are not easy to see, like under your recently approved articles or somewhere in the middle of your site links.

      Respectfully,
      Allen Graves
      I am still using this software since 2006. Wondering what sort of security holes you are mentioned. Anyway, their main AD site is still running except there is no support. Just wondering what is the security holes you are mentioning.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alan Mater
    Hi Allen,

    My situation is that I no longer wish to have anyone submit articles to my directory, but I want to keep it as it contains over 600 articles. I removed the ability for members to login and for new people to signup going on a year ago. I just didn't have the time to maintain it any longer.

    However, it gets a lot of visitors every month from people searching for information. That's the only reason I wish to keep it. Otherwise, I would just ditch it during the move and forget about it.
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    • Profile picture of the author edhan
      Originally Posted by Alan Mater View Post

      Hi Allen,

      My situation is that I no longer wish to have anyone submit articles to my directory, but I want to keep it as it contains over 600 articles. I removed the ability for members to login and for new people to signup going on a year ago. I just didn't have the time to maintain it any longer.

      However, it gets a lot of visitors every month from people searching for information. That's the only reason I wish to keep it. Otherwise, I would just ditch it during the move and forget about it.
      Up to date, I have 16571 articles and more than 3,000 yet to approve as I am rather busy. So far everything is running smoothly and getting a lot of new users signup. I have yet to close the registration. Maybe I should close it since I hardly have much time to approve the article submission. Used to have students maintaining it but most of them already loaded with school term.
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      • Profile picture of the author Alan Mater
        Originally Posted by edhan View Post

        Up to date, I have 16571 articles and more than 3,000 yet to approve as I am rather busy. So far everything is running smoothly and getting a lot of new users signup. I have yet to close the registration. Maybe I should close it since I hardly have much time to approve the article submission. Used to have students maintaining it but most of them already loaded with school term.
        I also received a lot of crap and had many spam users, part of the reason I closed it down. I was able to encrypt the forms to prevent this, which seemed to work pretty well. I just never got around to cleaning it up. I may reopen it later if I find the time to maintain it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Allen Graves
    Alan,

    You should be able to get the database from your web server to your local computer - then just upload it to your new web server and hook it up to the script.

    AL
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  • Profile picture of the author Allen Graves
    LOL - they won't support their own software but they surely don't have a problem sending you sales emails.

    NICE!
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    • Profile picture of the author Alan Mater
      Originally Posted by Allen Graves View Post

      LOL - they won't support their own software but they surely don't have a problem sending you sales emails.

      NICE!
      Yeah really. I got the exact same email. Talk about pathetic.
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      • Profile picture of the author edhan
        Well, if they don't use encrypted code or ioncube, maybe I can ask my programmer to improve on security.

        Too bad as they will not reveal or let us have the unencrypted code.
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      • Profile picture of the author ghumbert
        Originally Posted by Alan Mater View Post

        Yeah really. I got the exact same email. Talk about pathetic.
        Got the same thing. No way to turn them off, either. I'm soooo pissed!

        I've been running their crummy software for 3 years now. Went back about 3 months ago because of a corrupted database, and can't get into their support board! I've written them about it, and rather than get an answer that the forum was closed down, I get reject messages... they don't answer any questions, or help anyone!

        I'd have close the whole thing down if it were'nt for a couple of scripts that Jan sold me when I first started messing with this crap. We had a backlog of about 17,000 articles because one of our partners failed to keep up with it. After we got it down below 10,000, I was able to use Jan's script to quickly go through the articles and keep the relevant ones.

        Is there any way to import the AD stuff into Article Friendly? I'd gladly pay the $50 for the program, if I didn't have to go through the hassle of getting new articles, and redoing the whole thing. It just isn't worth it!

        ghumbert
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  • Profile picture of the author Allen Graves
    If they gave out the code, unencrypted, then their self-serving links would all disappear. There are many directories still running AD that Google gives a lot of link popularity to.

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  • Profile picture of the author Allen Graves
    I believe Jan has a database merge program. Go to his sales page. If the answer isn't there, email him and he will usually reply within hours.

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    • Profile picture of the author edhan
      Originally Posted by Allen Graves View Post

      I believe Jan has a database merge program. Go to his sales page. If the answer isn't there, email him and he will usually reply within hours.

      Allen
      My programmer has checked but the tables structure is different with Article Friendly otherwise I would have changed it where I can have changes made.
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  • Profile picture of the author estefan
    Someone hacked my AD.

    how can I change database password?

    thanks
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    • Profile picture of the author edhan
      Originally Posted by estefan View Post

      Someone hacked my AD.

      how can I change database password?

      thanks
      If you have accessed to the phpMyAdmin then you will be able to change the password from there. If you need my help, you can PM me your login for the Cpanel and I can check & change for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    I used Article Friendly some time ago and was completely happy with it and the support. Give it a go if you dump AD.
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    • Profile picture of the author All Night Cafe
      Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

      I used Article Friendly some time ago and was completely happy with it and the support. Give it a go if you dump AD.
      I've been using Article Friendly also, I'm happy too.
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  • Profile picture of the author estefan
    Hi edhan,

    Thank you for your quick reply.

    I can change my database pass at cpanel but I don't know how to change database password on AD script.

    Where can I edit database password at AD script?

    Do I have to reinstall AD?

    Thank you for your help.
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    • Profile picture of the author edhan
      Originally Posted by estefan View Post

      Hi edhan,

      Thank you for your quick reply.

      I can change my database pass at cpanel but I don't know how to change database password on AD script.

      Where can I edit database password at AD script?

      Do I have to reinstall AD?

      Thank you for your help.
      Go to phpMyAdmin

      When you are in the database, you should select the database for the article. For example if your article database is called:
      articles@localhost
      Click on this. You will be able to edit the privileges. You will be able to view Change password as you scroll down.

      Just key in the new database password to change.

      Hope this helps!
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  • Profile picture of the author Tim45
    I just wanted to find out if anyone here has found a solution to their problem with AD? I am currently using the AD script and would like to move to a new script. If anyone here can recommend someone to move it for me at a fair price, please post.
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  • Profile picture of the author WilliamM
    If you need help with AD, I think one person you can turn to is Jodi Avery. Jodi was one of the most active members of the now defunct AD forum. She runs her own directory with AD - Article Garden, has a service for AD users - adinstall.com and runs the Article Directory Forum at Article Directory Owners Forum • Index page

    The forum is mainly for AD users. There are few posts at this time but I know that Jodi responds quickly to all inquiries.
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  • Profile picture of the author Allen Graves
    I know Jodi, and I can honestly say that she will do a great job no matter what she is doing for your directory.

    I believe you are referring to Jodi Reichenberger, right?

    She and I were "co-founders" of the article directory owners association way back when AD was being downloaded and installed at a horrifying rate. Unfortunately, the association kind of faded away when she became ill and I didn't have the time to keep it running.

    All things aside - I believe that your best bet would be to ditch the AD script and find another one that is ore secure or get one created for you...or go scriptless and get ready to spend all your time in Dreamweaver!!!!

    Allen
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  • Profile picture of the author Tim45
    Okay, Thanks Allen and William, I just sent Jodi an email and hopefully she will be able to do the job for me.

    Thanks again,
    Tim
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    • Profile picture of the author Allen Graves
      This thread was started over 2 years ago.

      Honestly, I don't know if there's anyone left here that is running the stock article dashboard script. It is full of security holes and bugs and most people who were using it either let it die or they switched to a different script.

      You may want to think about changing over to Article Friendly. Jan, the creator of the AF script, and the forum members can help you transfer your database from the AD format to the AF format - he has a special script to do it with the push of a button.

      Will cost you $50 or so, but SO worth getting away from the potential nightmare problems you're going to have with that antiquated AD script.

      Good luck!
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