Publish smf site [HELP]

[janath1]

I got script file and did some changes to the template(add banner space) and I've tested it on my local server(wamp) I have a domain name and hosting package. How can I install it on my hosting package? If I want to install fresh copy on my hosting package and customize it or can I upload my tested copy on hosting package?

[Sir Osis of Liver]

http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Installing

You can install the customized files on your host account.

[janath1]

Thanks. But how can I change server settings, database setting etc?

[Kindred]

http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Repair_settings.php

[janath1]

Thanks all.

Can I download fresh copy of smf, add domain name, enable maintenance mode and do all customization there?Is that ok?

[margarett]

Yes, of course

[janath1]

Yes, of course

Is that ok with doing customazitaion with live site? Because I've already publish domain to the site ?

[margarett]

Well... Yes and no

You can do it, with or without maintenance mode. SMF will continue to operate as long as you don't break anything.
And no, you shouldn't do it because, if you break something (eg, you install a MOD that causes problems), SMF will break with or without maintenance mode.

You should have a second (test) forum. Everything you want to install in your "main" forum, you try first in the "test". If it works as expected, then you can go ahead and install it in your main forum.

[janath1]

Well... Yes and no

You can do it, with or without maintenance mode. SMF will continue to operate as long as you don't break anything.
And no, you shouldn't do it because, if you break something (eg, you install a MOD that causes problems), SMF will break with or without maintenance mode.

You should have a second (test) forum. Everything you want to install in your "main" forum, you try first in the "test". If it works as expected, then you can go ahead and install it in your main forum.

Got it! Is that customization affect to seo of my web site? Will google hide my site on search list? I heard that kind of things before

[margarett]

No. Just have your "test" forum in maintenance mode.

[janath1]

No. Just have your "test" forum in maintenance mode.

Thanks a lot. It was a great help.

[margarett]

Glad to help

I'll mark this topic as solved now, feel free to undo it if you require further help

[Topman]

You should have a second (test) forum. Everything you want to install in your "main" forum, you try first in the "test". If it works as expected, then you can go ahead and install it in your main forum.

This is good advice!  I would probably been in more s*it if I hadnt had a test forum.