The guestbook script is one of the simplest and most standard programs on the site that allows you to organize feedback from visitors and follow their comments. Most of the books are made in PHP, and therefore the installation of the guestbook is not much different from the installation of regular scripts.
Necessary
- - guestbook script;
- - local server;
- - hosting
Instructions
Step 1
Download the guestbook archive from the scripting and web programming site. The highest quality scripts can be purchased from web developers or online stores for webmasters.
Step 2
Unzip the downloaded file to a folder with your local server, where you will first need to run this script for debugging. If you do not have a local server installed, then use one of the already configured Denwer or XAMMP packages, which can be downloaded from the developers' site as an installer. Run the executable file and follow the instructions on the screen.
Step 3
Start your local server and read the readme file included in the archive with the guestbook. If the script uses MySQL, then create a database using phpMyAdmin (https:// localhost / phpmyadmin, "Create Database" item).
Step 4
Make the settings for the files, which are indicated in the readme. You will need to specify the MySQL server, database name, username and password. After all the necessary settings are made, open the script index.php file in a browser window (https:// localhost / script_folder).
Step 5
Check if the guestbook is working, try creating entries. If something does not work, and the script gives an error, then try to find a solution on the Internet or contact the developer of this script. As a rule, all data for communication with the programmer are indicated in the readme.
Step 6
If the script completely works, then using the FTP manager (you can use Total Comander or CuteFTP) download your unpacked script. Do not forget to create a database through the hosting control panel, and specify the parameters provided by the hoster in the configuration files.
