Using scripts on your website is a great idea. CGI or Perl scripts can help you automate a number of important functions such as form processing, databases, chat rooms, bulletin boards, webLogs, link buiding, etc.
Some care must be taken when using scripts. A script will not solve all your problems. Scripts do take but disk space and bandwidth and if a script you are running on Touchstone Hosting or any web host begins to slow the system down or is illegally, it will be shut off! Many form processing scripts can mistakenly be taken for spam, because they have been used for it in the past.
We do not want to discourage the use of scripts, just use them wisely. If you have any questions on a scripts use or installation or troubleshooting, please contact us. We have an in-house programmer who is very well versed in CGI / Perl and should be able to help. There is a fee involved with tech support on these scripts. In general for installation, troubleshooting or custom script building the fees are $30/hour
Below you will find information on a number of the free scripts that come with your Touchstone Hosting account
The phpBB is a PHP web-based bulletin board. Unlike an e-mail list or newsgroup, the phpBB creates a forum on your web site that allows users to post questions and receive replies, all from their web browser. This allows you to choose from a variety of graphical interfaces and smilies, etc. PhpMyChat is a PHP chat room script that uses a MySQL database to store information. phpwiki is a flexible and dynamic publishing tool.
osCommerce is an online shop e-commerce solution under on going development by the open source community.
InvisionBoard is a free-to-use forum software package.
PHP-Nuke is an open source content management system.
Agora Shopping Cart is a fully featured shopping cart that can be installed with the click of a button. The CGI center is a number of small scripts for you to use
- Random HTML This simple script allows you to insert random pieces of text into your web page. This is useful for daily quotes, helpful hints, or any other place where random text is useful Guestbook Counter Clock Email, form processing Entropy Banner script allows you to create a set of revolving banner images, normally used for advertising.
- Entropy Search enables a nice, quick search engine that can help your visitors find information that they are interested in more easily
The following scripts that can be purchased. We have full rights to these programs and come with FREE upgrades.
 Linking101's Link Management Script
Building links for your website is a very important promotional tool. This easy to install and use script helps you manage the links but automating many of the processes involved: adding, editing, deleting, contacting, checking links. It is easy to customize the layout to look like the rest of your website.
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I have installed several free cgi and PHP scripts but more often than
not elements of the installation decides not to work. After a lot of
frustration with support emails I decided professional scripts were
the answer. Better written which is obvious by the coding.
I purchased Linking101's weblog and link management scripts and had them
installed for me.
Both scripts work smoothly because when you press a button the thing
works. Saves a lot of frustration and unnecessary support emails like
I used to have. These days I have nothing but professionally written
scripts installed on all my web sites.
Rod Druce
www.snowymountainkangaroos.com
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 Linking101's LinkLog (webLog script)
WebLogs represent the newest way to add content to your website and interact with your visitors/customers. It is basically an online journal that you keep and allows your visitors to post comments, ask questions. Another great feature is that the script allows you to syndicate your information over the Internet.
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Ultimate Webmaster Tools:
Make your website work for you! Keeping a website up to date, replying to customer inquiries, keeping in touch with visitors, adding content, etc all take time. We have put together a package a easy to install and operate cgi scripts that can help you automate many of the daily tasks a webmaster must do. Kaviraj Kodai of Ultimate Affiliate Manager has given us permission to resell his terrific programs.
For only $40 USD, you get 4 awesome tools, all of which are fully functional on TouchstoneHosting's servers.
- Ultimate Support System - online customer support system where your customers will be able to submit their support requests through this system on your website. All you have to do is log into the admin area and answer to their questions which will be available to the customer immediately to view through his account.
- Ultimate Ad Tracker - tracks your ezine ads, web ads, ebook and file downloads or anything that requires accurate and detailed tracking
- Ultimate Member Manager - makes managing and protecting your subscription site, members area, and password protected folders.
- Ultimate Article Manager - will format your articles properly, putting the correct meta tags and create search engine friendly pages that you can use to promote your website to create traffic.
Purchase all four Ultimate Webmaster Tools
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