Installing Joomla 2.5.6

[Duff-Man]

Right now, a new problen has arised, I downloaded the YOOtheme Widgetkit and ZOO free versions to try out with the template, but after installing and activating both, they don't seem to work properly :

As when I try to select a Widget to put into a position, it just doesn't show up, it only gives the option to select a widget without actually giving any widgets to choose from, any possible problems do you think could cause this/any idea on how to resolve this matter?

 

[Sheepbot]

Right now, a new problen has arised, I downloaded the YOOtheme Widgetkit and ZOO free versions to try out with the template, but after installing and activating both, they don't seem to work properly :

As when I try to select a Widget to put into a position, it just doesn't show up, it only gives the option to select a widget without actually giving any widgets to choose from, any possible problems do you think could cause this/any idea on how to resolve this matter?

You need to create the required widget first by going to Components -> Widgetkit, then you'll be able to select the created widget from the drop-down menu in your screenshot.

 

[Duff-Man]

You need to create the required widget first by going to Components -> Widgetkit, then you'll be able to select the created widget from the drop-down menu in your screenshot.

Thanks, both are working fine now.

Just out of curiosity would I be able to backup my site/database and then do a fresh install of Joomla and load the backup files?

 

[Sheepbot]

Thanks, both are working fine now.

Just out of curiosity would I be able to backup my site/database and then do a fresh install of Joomla and load the backup files?

You can try and use Akeeba Backup. I've only ever really done full site backup/restores with it, so I'm not sure if you can do a fresh install and restore.

 

[Duff-Man]

You can try and use Akeeba Backup. I've only ever really done full site backup/restores with it, so I'm not sure if you can do a fresh install and restore.

Thanks, will give it a try. Right now before I register a domain, there's one more thing to do, I need to get a static IP address, how could I get a static IP on a Netgear router?

*Tried using "Static Routes" but didn't work

 

[Duff-Man]

*Update - Techno Savvy is about ot enter alpha stages

Still haven't found out how to get a static IP address.

 

[nic777]

Thanks, will give it a try. Right now before I register a domain, there's one more thing to do, I need to get a static IP address, how could I get a static IP on a Netgear router?

*Tried using "Static Routes" but didn't work

Sounds like you want to host the Joomla site permantely on your home/office connection?

What kind of internet do you have? ADSL or dedicated line?

ADSL has dynamic IPs, think you can buy statis but the easiest is to buy a domain and account at dyndns.com which will track your changing IP address and update the domain address so its always reachable via the name even though the IP is changing.

Dedicated line probably gives you a static IP and then you enter it as a static IP address on your router, as opposed to PPPoE.

 

[Duff-Man]

Sounds like you want to host the Joomla site permantely on your home/office connection?

What kind of internet do you have? ADSL or dedicated line?

ADSL has dynamic IPs, think you can buy statis but the easiest is to buy a domain and account at dyndns.com which will track your changing IP address and update the domain address so its always reachable via the name even though the IP is changing.

Dedicated line probably gives you a static IP and then you enter it as a static IP address on your router, as opposed to PPPoE.

Thanks nic777, just one more question about the DNS packages do you think the advantages of "Enterprise Lite" over "Standard" justify the higher price?