Search and DL

[richdj]

Hey everyone,

 

Firstly, I only have a basic knowledge of PHP etc. I've been doing basic (HTML) sites for a while. But have a good grasp on HTML.

 

So I'm after some direction. Can someone point me in the right place for a beginer (PHP) in how to set up a 'Search' facility (say for the catalogue tutes). and how I can set up a direct DL from some paying via paypal. Say some buys on my site, how can I give them a direct download link. Something akin to when I bought the tutes from killersites..

 

Rich

[administrator]

Hi,

 

The next step here is our php shopping cart tutorial.

 

... It does not do digital download, but it covers much of what you need:

 

- paypal

- shopping cart

- more advanced php learning

 

I hope that helps,

 

Stefan

[administrator]

In terms of site search; you have several options as to how to approach this:

 

1. Create something from scratch ... bad idea most of the time.
   
2. Set your site up in a CMS/blog, so you can use the built-in blog search engine.
   
3. Use Google's free search tool.
   
4. Use a free pre-made PHP search script - easy to find on the web.
   

 

I've done all of the above and I now use Google search because it works well, probably helps a little with SEO. Though I have to say, I find the blog search results get overwhelmed by older content on the site.

 

... So for the blog, I may go back to the built-in engine.

 

Stefan

[richdj]

Hi,

 

The next step here is our php shopping cart tutorial.

 

... It does not do digital download, but it covers much of what you need:

 

- paypal

- shopping cart

- more advanced php learning

 

I hope that helps,

 

Stefan

 

Cheers Stefan, I have the shopping cart tutes. They are excellent, and have proved invaluable so far.. I would like to be able to add the 'immediate download' that the tutes themselves have..

 

Rich

[richdj]

In terms of site search; you have several options as to how to approach this:

 

1. Create something from scratch ... bad idea most of the time.
   
2. Set your site up in a CMS/blog, so you can use the built-in blog search engine.
   
3. Use Google's free search tool.
   
4. Use a free pre-made PHP search script - easy to find on the web.
   

 

I've done all of the above and I now use Google search because it works well, probably helps a little with SEO. Though I have to say, I find the blog search results get overwhelmed by older content on the site.

 

... So for the blog, I may go back to the built-in engine.

 

Stefan

 

OK, I'm really 'noob' in this area. I am thinking ahead. I would like to make a catalogue, which I'm happy with. But want to enable a 'Search facility' within the catalogue.

 

Rich