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#13 2012-03-07 18:48:26
- surfarosa
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Re: How do I do something very simple
I get this:
This is a plugin for Textpattern – http://textpattern.com/- To install: textpattern > admin > plugins
- Paste the following text into the ‘Install plugin’ box:
But then the text below is:
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Re: How do I do something very simple
Hang on, video coming in a moment.
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Re: How do I do something very simple
OK, here is a video showing how to install Textpattern plugins.
Last edited by maruchan (2012-03-07 19:17:48)
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#16 2012-03-07 19:25:28
- surfarosa
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Re: How do I do something very simple
Maruchan, my friend, you are awesome. Thank you so much for that video. It’s all sorted.
The main problem I’ve had with textpattern is that a lot of the tutorials and help articles on the net assume that you’re at a certain level of competence already, which I’m not, thus really basic stuff like this doesn’t seem to get covered. But that’s cool. I will not doubt be back with more simple questions – if I become too tiresome please let me know.
Once again thank you all.
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Re: How do I do something very simple
The main problem I’ve had with textpattern is that a lot of the tutorials and help articles on the net assume that you’re at a certain level of competence already, which I’m not, thus really basic stuff like this doesn’t seem to get covered.
That’s true. If you haven’t already, definitely check out the Textpattern book. There are some really good examples inside of it, and it’s one of the best ways for beginners to get started that I know of.
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