Basic questions I can't find the answers to
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Hi there! I'm trying to build my web site with Concrete 5.5.2.1. I'm migrating from an .html site. I have several questions that are probably very basic to this group, but I can't find the answers in the forums, and I'm hoping someone can help me out:
1. Google Analytics. I keep seeing references to the 'tracking code' box in the settings, but I'm not finding that specific box. I've been all through the settings - or so I thought. Is it the rule now to put the analytic script in the header.php, the footer.php (or both) or in the 'tracking code' box that I can't seem to find?
2. Unique URLs. My entire site so far has the home page url and doesn't change as I navigate around the site. I've seen references to "pretty URLs" or "clean URLs" but I don't see those called out in any of the preferences or dashboard choices
3. Screen resizing. The size of the page is static when I enlarge or shrink my screen. it's not a dealbreaker, but was just wondering if there was a way to make the size of the site a little more dynamic.
Thank you!
Nutmeats
1. Google Analytics. I keep seeing references to the 'tracking code' box in the settings, but I'm not finding that specific box. I've been all through the settings - or so I thought. Is it the rule now to put the analytic script in the header.php, the footer.php (or both) or in the 'tracking code' box that I can't seem to find?
2. Unique URLs. My entire site so far has the home page url and doesn't change as I navigate around the site. I've seen references to "pretty URLs" or "clean URLs" but I don't see those called out in any of the preferences or dashboard choices
3. Screen resizing. The size of the page is static when I enlarge or shrink my screen. it's not a dealbreaker, but was just wondering if there was a way to make the size of the site a little more dynamic.
Thank you!
Nutmeats
Greetings again! Regarding the 'pretty urls' checkbox to which you referred: found it. used it. gave it some time. I'm still not seeing 'pretty urls' as in:
http://www.mysite.org/mypage
I'm still seeing onlyhttp://www.mysite.org.
Might this be a server issue that I should call my isp about? They're pretty good about help like this but I want to make sure it's not something I should be fixing. I tried with and without 'pretty urls' check and both offer the above results.
thank you!
http://www.mysite.org/mypage
I'm still seeing onlyhttp://www.mysite.org.
Might this be a server issue that I should call my isp about? They're pretty good about help like this but I want to make sure it's not something I should be fixing. I tried with and without 'pretty urls' check and both offer the above results.
thank you!
1. The spot to add Google Analyics to a site can be found in Dashboard under "System & Settings" - > (SEO and Statistics) -> "Tracking Codes"
2. This is also in the same section as Google Analytics (Pretty Urls under System Settings)
3. The "size" of the site is determined by your theme choice.
2. This is also in the same section as Google Analytics (Pretty Urls under System Settings)
3. The "size" of the site is determined by your theme choice.
Awesome! Extremely helpful hints!
1. Google Analytics.
Find it in-
System & Settings ->SEO & Statistics -> Tracking Codes
OR use the 'Intelligent Search' and look for 'Tracking'. Put your google analytics code in there, choose whether you want to put it in the header or footer and save.
2. Unique URLs.
I'm not sure why but this sometimes happens if you have 'Pretty URL's' enabled. Disable them by going to -
System & Settings ->SEO & Statistics -> Pretty URLs
3. Screen resizing.
This depends on whether or not your theme is built to be 'Responsive'. There are many responsive themes in the marketplace. Select 'Responsive' from the right sidebar to see them (its the last option)- http://www.concrete5.org/marketplace/themes/...
Hope that helps.
EDIT: Lol.. looks like I took my time replying only to find you've already had some great responses.
Find it in-
System & Settings ->SEO & Statistics -> Tracking Codes
OR use the 'Intelligent Search' and look for 'Tracking'. Put your google analytics code in there, choose whether you want to put it in the header or footer and save.
2. Unique URLs.
I'm not sure why but this sometimes happens if you have 'Pretty URL's' enabled. Disable them by going to -
System & Settings ->SEO & Statistics -> Pretty URLs
3. Screen resizing.
This depends on whether or not your theme is built to be 'Responsive'. There are many responsive themes in the marketplace. Select 'Responsive' from the right sidebar to see them (its the last option)- http://www.concrete5.org/marketplace/themes/...
Hope that helps.
EDIT: Lol.. looks like I took my time replying only to find you've already had some great responses.
At least we said pretty much the same. Would have been confusing if we had each given wildly different answers.
Your host does need to support mod_rewrite, either via a .htaccess file or by allowing you to modify your httpd.conf file. I would check with them to make sure they do. You may also need to manually create the .htaccess file (it should give you something you can copy and paste after you turn it on).
If your running on a windows based host, or on a less normal apache/php setup, you may need to modify this setup as well to make it work right.
I would start by contacting your host though.
If your running on a windows based host, or on a less normal apache/php setup, you may need to modify this setup as well to make it work right.
I would start by contacting your host though.
2. Again, put 'Pretty Urls' in the search bar and it takes you to the right dashbaord page.
3. The standard themes are fixed width. But there are plenty of fluid and responsive themes in the marketplace, many free.