How to get rid of default stuff?

[kobra]

1. I have created my own logo.gif but it doesn't show up

You need to upload it to your templates /images folder
Create a template
http://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?...ustom-template
http://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?...verride-system

2. Ho do I get rid of the "Have you seen.." sidebox?

I searched the faq's for sideboxes
http://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?...-the-sideboxes

3. How do I get rid of the advertisement on the very bottom of the home page, just below the "Powered by..." line?

http://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?...-up-banner-ads

4. Where do I remove the advertisement text in the body of the home page?

Edit the main page text at
admin > tools >define page editor > select from drop down > define main_page.php

[edgemeister]

Thanks for the quick response.

1. I DID upload the gif before I posted. It doesn't show, hence my question.
2. I had disabled all the side boxes one by one until I finally hit the right one. If the side boxes names would better correlate with the title on the box (Have you seen...), things might be easier.
3. I have disabled all banners just for the heck of it, the bottom banner is still there.
4. That one finally worked.

[schoolboy]

I trust you have installed your CUSTOM template ?

Do not start editing "classic"...

[edgemeister]

Well, no, I did not install a custom template.

[schoolboy]

Do this first... Right now you are messing about in CLASSIC - which ideally should NOT be messed with.

[edgemeister]

Is there a description on how to do that correctly?

Thanks,

Ed