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Building a client site on a sample server... How?

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  • Building a client site on a sample server... How?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • Hi guys

      Can someone tell me how to do the following please.

      I design the odd site to pay my way through university here in the UK. I usually get the client to sign up to a web host I use then build the site for them there and hand over passwords etc when paid and complete.

      I have been asked to design some sites for a guy who wants to resell the work and have the site loaded to his servers. So I am not left in the lurch. How do I go about building a site on my server, so the client can view, agree and pay when complete and then transfer to his server.

      Is this complicated, are there any other options to this?

      Thanks all
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  • Re: Building a client site on a sample server... How?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • If you're talking about Joomla this is very simple, although you'll need to use a host that fulfills the Joomla installation requirements.

      System Requirements

      Install Joomla as normal (but in a sub-folder or sub-domain if you have this ability) and develope as per client request. When happy use Akeeba backup and reinstall on client server.

      The key is Akeeba - Very simple to use

      https://www.akeebabackup.com/software/akeeba-backup.html
    • Can't find the answer here then try the Joomla forums
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  • Re: Building a client site on a sample server... How?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • Thanks Lee

      My host is ok for sub domains and backing up

      I have also used Akeeba to back up my own sites also.

      When the site is backed up and then installed to client host, what would I have to change in terms of backend files

      Thanks again
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  • Re: Building a client site on a sample server... How?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • Well the installation process is very similar to a Joomla install, so you can create a new password and new database info dependent on the clients needs and host requirements, other than that everything remains the same.

      Should have mentioned, to do this you'll also need Akeeba kickstart, simplifies the process even more.
    • Can't find the answer here then try the Joomla forums
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  • Re: Building a client site on a sample server... How?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • Thanks a lot for your help Lee
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  • Re: Building a client site on a sample server... How?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • NP Julian, if you get stuck let me know.

      Maybe worth installing something now to see how it works, then once you have to do it for real you'll be conversant (and under less pressure) :D
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  • Re: Building a client site on a sample server... How?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • Indeed :-) Thanks lee, I may have more questions
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    Re: Building a client site on a sample server... How?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • No sub domain necessary.

      Create a sub folder in the root of your host, and a new DB, then run the install.

      www.rockettheme.com/forum/index.php?f=42...37308&rb_v=viewtopic

      When you are ready to hand over the site (hopefully after you've been paid or at least received the bulk of the payment) use Akeeba to back up the site / create an installer, and transfer the site to the client's server.
      Julian Campbell wrote:
      When the site is backed up and then installed to client host, what would I have to change in terms of backend files

      Akeeba makes a backup of the entire site and the DB.

      But when you transfer the site, you are not bound by the original DB details, e.g., if you created the following DB for the dev site,

      localhost
      admin = julian
      pass = campbell
      DB Name = client_site_1

      During the install process, as with a RL or a standard Joomla install, when you get to the screen for the above information, Akeeba will let you change these details based on the details you've created in the new DB (prior to installation) on your client's site.

      So, it could be,

      localhost
      admin = admin
      pass = joeclient
      DB Name = mainsite

      Akeeba will take care of the rest...
    • Thanks,
      jim
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  • Re: Building a client site on a sample server... How?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • lol yeah JEM that's pretty much what I said lol
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  • Re: Building a client site on a sample server... How?

    Posted 13 years 10 months ago
    • Great, Thanks again to both

      It seems less scary now :-)
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