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    Simple Apache Proxying

    I was recently working with Apache and a service running on Kris Zyp's Persevere project (which is beyond awesome).  Persevere was pushing messages to my application which was running on Apache; the problem was that Persevere and Apache were running on different ports which technically...

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    Fix WordPress CRONs on Media Temple (dv) Servers

    When I switched from Dreamhost shared hosting to Media Temple (dv) server hosting, I had a hell of a time trying to figure out why CRONs weren't working correctly on the website. I had database backups being sent via CRON jobs so making sure CRONs...

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    Fixing mod_rewrite and .htaccess on GoDaddy Hosting

    I recently launched a new website on GoDaddy shared hosting. The website required mod_rewrite for SEO-friendly URLs. GoDaddy provides mod_rewrite but every time I tried to hit a two-deep URL, I would get a 404 error. Here's what I had: The fix to this...

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    Use FURL to Retrieve Website Headers

    It's important to know what headers your website and its files are communicating. For example, if your website is providing a 404 status, you're probably streaking toward your computer to fix the problem. Using the FURL library, you may retrieve website headers from the...

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    XAMPP Lite, Windows Vista, and php5apache2_2.dll

    I recently ran into a nightmare when needing to use my father's laptop for development.  My XAMMP Lite USB install, which worked perfectly on my Windows XP desktop, was giving the following error when trying to start Apache: After 20 minutes of frustration, I finally found the...

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    Set php.ini Values Using .htaccess

    Did you know that you can set php.ini values right inside the .htaccess file? It's actually very easy. The .htaccess Code Of course you could simply place these in the .htaccess file, but .htaccess is a viable alternative if your host doesn't allow you to touch the...

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    Increase PHP’s File Upload Limit Using php.ini

    The file upload size limit is usually set pretty low by shared hosting providers. Why? To save bandwidth, keep the server moving quickly, and think about it -- how many customers really need a large upload limit? If you do need to increase...

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    Allow or Block Specific IPs From Your Website

    The more I use the .htaccess file the more I appreciate its value. My next valuable lesson in .htaccess security deals with allowing and blocking access to a web server from a specific IP address. Reasons for doing this include:Keeping a known hacker/bot from...

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    Advanced .htaccess Security – Block Unwanted Referrers

    For some bloggers and web developers, Digg can be a huge boost in traffic and thus a huge bust in ad revenue. Unfortunately, the Digg Effect can kill a website's bandwidth and get the website shut down. Wouldn't it be great if a weary...

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    Advanced Branding – Give Your Pages A Custom Extension Using .htaccess SetHandler

    A sign of a good website is one that does the "little things" to increase the usability or value to the user. There are other little things you can do to enhance your website, including giving your pages a custom extension.The Code What the following code...