I just noticed this thread.... I'm a software programmer and a web designer by trade and would be glad to help or answer any questions.

Fireboomer, if you decide on which software you want to use I’ll be glad to help you set it up. This includes any Nuke portal software you like.

I’m testing postnuke right now at http://www.shortwheelbase.com/portal . Check it out. If any of you want administrative access to try out the admin features let me know.

I also run my own hosting facility www.111virtual.com . We do not sell to end-users but I’ll make exceptions to this board members and will give you a good deal. It includes everything you might need, including PHP and MySQL.

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A.B.

OasisPhoto.com – Images from the Magical Sahara.
ShortWheelbase.com – Jeep preparations.

He AB,

Whow, that's a very nice offer. Quite daring too if you would know how much I know about the internet.
Took a look at your website. Pff, stylish one.

Wich software I want to use... As far as I know I think that MT will do. PHP might be better, but just seems way to complex for me. Think this would be a bit of an overkill.
Just want it to be a bit more easier to update the website with roadbooks, photo's, info,... I would also like to update info from on the road (read any cybercafe with a decent connection).
I thought I could do all this with MT.

I already downloaded the MT software. I use fetch to upload the stuff. I read the instructions about 3 times, still don't get it to work. Keep getting 403 error at first trial. But seems that you need to set fetch to 'text-mode' to upload some parts of the software. So gonna try that first.

Do you think you can help me out? Would you need to get acces to the server?

Hi All, humm this has grown into quite a topic....

A place of virtual webspace is free at www.crossing-africa.com

You can request a name for your site for instance www.crossing-africa.com/~what_you_like
you will have an email adres aswell what_you_like@crossing-africa.com

The amout of webspace we can talk about. All kind of scripts are possible!

I am willing to set up a php nuke portal for you. But after that you will have to do it your self, as its very simple...
As I am a webdesigner/programmer aswell.
If you dont know php and dont want or have the time to learn it then what grant sais is the easiest.... I can also set that (MT) up for you on www.crossing-africa.com/~what_you_like

So if interested drop me a line at my mail address and tell me what your travel plans are! mine are at... you guess... www.crossing-africa.com

Hope it helps!


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Frank
http://www.crossing-africa.com .:. The Ultimate Travel on a Yamaha XT600Z

It seems that we have wandered well and truly off the original track... so I'm going to close this thread. For more in this vein feel free to post a new thread here in this forum.

Here's my summary:

For people who have the time and inclination to create their own site, and maintain it - AB or Frank have both made great offers of free? services.

For someone wanting a simple travellers story with pics which can be easily updated from the road, MT works well. Susan did a superb job of completely rewriting the MT users manual for our blog users to make it MUCH simpler to use and understand than the original MT manual, which is far too techie for most users.

For the average person our MT blog setup is simple and easy to use, and it's free. Most importantly, you'll get more hits if you're here than anywhere else!

See our Travellers Stories section for more info on how to get your own blog.

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Grant Johnson

Seek, and ye shall find.
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One world, Two wheels.
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com