Hosted Version

[RobG]

I have just recently signed up for the hosted version, using “68 Green” template. I wish to make some modifications and have the following questions:

• I think I want to purchase the Green Business template. Can it be substituted for the default template in the hosted version? How do I proceed to do this after purchasing it?
• There are three photos at the top of the Green Business template. Can I easily replace them with photos of my choice? Also replace the photo in the “Welcome to our Website” section?
• Do I need Photoshop software in order to modify the Green Business template?
• How are new articles added to the “Latest News” section? Can that be done from the Admin section?
• In order to use Authorize.net credit card facility, I understand that I need a security certificate. Does it matter where I purchase it—say from GoDaddy? How would this certificate be added to my site?

Finally, since I have no knowledge or experience with programming or with php scripts, I am finding the instructions from the forums difficult to follow and execute. If I have a specific problem, such as replacing a photo, can anyone provide more basic instructions by the numbers more suitable for a novice? Or can I hire a programmer to do any modifications?

Thanks for your help!
RobG

[Blair +]

Hi Rob-

• I think I want to purchase the Green Business template. Can it be substituted for the default template in the hosted version? How do I proceed to do this after purchasing it?
- Once we have your hosted version installed, you can visit www.68mods.com and purchase the Green Business template here: http://68mods.com/proddetail.php?prod=green-business
After purchase, you'll receive instructions on how to download the template bundle. You will then upload the template into your templates directory via ftp.

• There are three photos at the top of the Green Business template. Can I easily replace them with photos of my choice? Also replace the photo in the “Welcome to our Website” section?
- You can replace any of the images you like. You do this by creating replacement images and uploading them to the server.

• Do I need Photoshop software in order to modify the Green Business template?
- It depends on how much you want to modify it. If you just want to replace some images, then you can probably get by without it.

• How are new articles added to the “Latest News” section? Can that be done from the Admin section?
- There's a page content manager included in your administration area

• In order to use Authorize.net credit card facility, I understand that I need a security certificate. Does it matter where I purchase it—say from GoDaddy? How would this certificate be added to my site?
- You only need a security certificate if you're going to use the Authorize.net AIM method. A certificate is not needed if you are going to use the SIM method.

Hope this helps-

[RobG]

Thanks, Blair, for your prompt response. It was very helpful.
RobG

[RobG]

I have now purchased the green-business template for the hosted version of 68 Classifieds. According to the instructions, I now must upload the template folder to the website using a FTP client. But before I do that, I would like to change the logo and remove the photos at the top. Can I do that by simply replacing the three photos in the Images folder? How can I remove the photos without removing the green and white border? I do not have PhotoShop software.

Can you recommend a good FTP client? I tried using the “Add Network Place Wizard” in Windows XP, but it fails to make the connection to the FTP site.

Finally, what do I do after uploading the green-business template file? Will it be available as an alternative option to the default templates through the admin function?

Thanks for your help!

RobG