Wordpress On ZC [Support Thread]

[DivaVocals]

Proper Sequence for installing WordPress 2.7 on Zencart 1.38a

I just want to be sure I have the installation sequence correct, I read the post from about 40 on and realize there are 2 methods imbedded, and stand alone. From what I gather imbedded allows google sitemap to collect posts whereas stand alone (seperate directory) presents SEO challenges.

For the purposes of this query though I just wan to be sure I install in proper order:

• Install Wordpress 2.7 in root of store
• Use existing database making sure to define unique table name extentions
• Install the WOZ addon from addons
• Install the Kiddo mod.
• Tweak from there

Is this correct?

My goal is to then add RSS feeds to the site.

Thanks ahead of time for your reply

Chip,

You missed one small step.. When copying WordPress into the same directory as ZenCart (which you would ONLY do if you intend to use the imbedding features of this mod) make sure you delete or rename the WordPress "index.php" file..

[DivaVocals]

Proper Sequence for installing WordPress 2.7 on Zencart 1.38a

I just want to be sure I have the installation sequence correct, I read the post from about 40 on and realize there are 2 methods imbedded, and stand alone. From what I gather imbedded allows google sitemap to collect posts whereas stand alone (seperate directory) presents SEO challenges.

For the purposes of this query though I just wan to be sure I install in proper order:

• Install Wordpress 2.7 in root of store
• Use existing database making sure to define unique table name extentions
• Install the WOZ addon from addons
• Install the Kiddo mod.
• Tweak from there

Is this correct?

My goal is to then add RSS feeds to the site.

Thanks ahead of time for your reply

Chip,

One additional small point. The embedding feature of this mod is supposed to work whether you put WordPress in the same directory as ZenCart or in a seperate directory. However there are specific reasons between putting WordPress files in the same directory or a different directory as ZenCart. These differences breaks down as follows:

If you plan to use SEO, or sitemap tools, then it probably works best if both ZenCart abd WordPress are in the same directory (someone using these tools will have to confirm -- in theory, this makes sense though)

If you want to use the WOZ sideboxes ONLY, then you should install WordPress in it's own directory (along with a few other mods to the install instructions -- I posted the how-to in this thread)

If you don't care about using the WOZ sideboxes by themselves (no embedded blog) or you don't care about SEO or other sitemap mods, then it's up to you to decide whther you want WP files in their own directory or in the same directory as Zen Cart..

Please note that there are reported issues with using this mod with the latest version of WordPress.. Most of them seem to revolve around errors and strange behavior when embedding WordPress.. There are some workarounds, but this mod is far from perfect, and it appears that the original author is no longer supporting it. Enjoy!

[sachin1234]

Hello All,
I want to integrate the wordpress-mu with my zencart I dont want wordpress.

I have succesfully integrated the wordpress with zen cart by installing zen cart wordpress integration module .


But I need integration of zen cart with wordpress -mu.

The one problem which I am facing is in the admin of wordpress-mu when I tried to change blog address url to zen cart address url, it give me
FATAL error saying that
"Could Not Find Blog! "
on both my zen cart and worpress-mu.


But the above process is working fine with simple wordpress integration and I can see the side boxes and blog post on my zencart website.



Is there any one to help me out.

[goldengirl]

Hello All,

I have been going crazy for hours searching the forum and can't believe no one has had this problem. I have Zen cart installed in my root directory and wordpress in /blog.

I am using Zen Cart 1.3.8a
And the latest version of Wordpress.

There is something in the .htaccess file preventing me from navigating to www.example.com/blog

when I rename the file I can access www.example.com/blog but this causes server errors with the Zen cart installation.

Any advice would be really helpful

[sachin1234]

Hello All,
Misty I have read your suggestion.
First of all will let you know about how I install worpress and my test zen cart cart then what is the problem I am facing.

1) Here is the location of my wordpress /data/www/wordpress

2) Here is the location of my zencart /data/www/test_shop

3) I have created one database which has table of worpress and zencart.

4) the location of wordpress-config.php is in the zencart folder test_shop\includes\extra_configures\wordpress-config.php.

define ('ABSPATH',$_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'].'/wordpress/'); 

I can see the side box of wordpress on my zencart shop but when i click on the link like about, Uncategorized... then it redirects me to index page . I cant see the wordpress posting and comments .

So please let me know where I am wrong.

Thx

[misty]

4) the location of wordpress-config.php is in the zencart folder test_shop\includes\extra_configures\wordpress-config.php.


PHP Code:
define ('ABSPATH',$_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'].'/wordpress/');  

Incorrect path i suspect.. see previous post at
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpo...&postcount=274

[sachin1234]

Thanks for your reply misty but path is correct .
I have checked it.

[misty]

but path is correct

If it were correct then wordpress would be working,
but you say it is not...
Path should be similar to zencart config...with allowance
made for fact you are configuring wordpress..
i.e.

define('ABSPATH', '/home/myservername/public_html/blog/');

[sachin1234]

1) Here is the location of my wordpress /data/www/wordpress

2) Here is the location of my zencart /data/www/test_shop
and path in zen cart config

define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', '/data/www/test_shop/'); 

Should I install wordpres again in the directory
/data/www/test_shop/NEW_INSTALLTION_OF_WORDPRESS

Let me know your concerns.

[misty]

Then if your zencart works with that config, try

define ('ABSPATH', '/data/www/wordpress/');