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Cleaning Up Your WordPress Database

November 19, 2012

Problem: Difficulty importing or exporting large WordPress database files.
Over the years, one of my blogs has acquired upwards of 1,000 posts and 10,000 comments, and I’ve changed hosting companies 3 or 4 different times. Each time, I’ve experienced various degrees of hassle related to the exporting and importing of the large database files. The first time I changed hosting companies, I used the standard WordPress export functionality, resulting in an XML file upwards of 40MB. Trying to import this file via WordPress was a total nightmare, which I eventually solved by using this Python script to split the export file into about 40 smaller chunks, and uploading each one by one. Not fun!

Peter Riaboff, DDS

November 17, 2012

“It looks very professional!”—Natalie, Dental Assistant

Migrating Fast Secure Contact Form

November 16, 2012

Problem: Fast Secure Contact Form (FSCF) not working after migrating to new server.
A while back I was looking for a quick ‘n dirty contact form when I came across FSCF by Mike Challis. One can download FSCF as PHP script or WordPress plugin (I’ve used both), and I found the software easy to install, configure and use. However, when it came time to change servers, I ran into a little bit of trouble. After uploading the contact files to my new server, the form wouldn’t display. Now, I didn’t expect it to work right away, as I figured I would need to change the contact form path in the file that calls the script (email.html in my case):

The LEGO Adventure Book

August 10, 2012

“Thank you for such a killer cover! While promoting my book over here in Europe I have received great feedback. It turned out brilliantly! It was great to work with you.”—Megan Rothrock, Author

The Dawn Will Break

November 3, 2011

“I have hired Chris to design and write code for several websites. I have always found him to be very knowledgeable and efficient. The results speak for themselves.”—David Alexander, Owner, Platypus Productions

Bizarro Heroes

August 28, 2011

“I love the book. I think it turned out great and has a terrific look about it. Thanks so much for all you did!” —Dan Piraro

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