Wordpress on ZC?

Good morning All
I am trying to amp up my sales and therefore going to try to blog...

I have been reading about how to do this and have not found many postings in the current time.
So..
I have found the WOZ mod but there was a couple of postings that this is not a current mod and therefore not the route to go. And there does not seem to be a support thread with current postings..

Then I noted a posting about the numerix mod on that site.

Can someone much brighter than I give a suggestion as to what it the best point to start..

I do not have any experience with WP and blogging as a whole.. TYVM!

I have used the Numinix method and it works fine, though the instructions aren't the best, and you need to fiddle with the stylesheets.

TY for the post.. actually it was your response to another thread that gave me pause.. I was going to use the WOZ mod... Did read the instructions on the numerix mod and you are soooooo very correct, instructions are not for the meek at heart - may I assume when 'he' is speaking of the 'child theme' that is something like the ZC override files?

Not sure. I didn't bother with the Wordpress 'child theme'.

As I understand it, the WOZ integration doesn't work with newer Zencart versions. The Numinix instructions work, but you have to go step by step and follow each one to the letter. The most common problem, I'd guess (I made this mistake, anyway) is in Step 6. Be sure to read and follow the Note: at the end of the step. I would also suggest trying to install this mod in a test Zencart site rather than your live site.

stevesh:

Not sure. I didn't bother with the Wordpress 'child theme'.

As I understand it, the WOZ integration doesn't work with newer Zencart versions. The Numinix instructions work, but you have to go step by step and follow each one to the letter. The most common problem, I'd guess (I made this mistake, anyway) is in Step 6. Be sure to read and follow the Note: at the end of the step. I would also suggest trying to install this mod in a test Zencart site rather than your live site.

It does work with all the zc 1.5.x versions. I tested it on all three of them. As a theme I installed a very bare-bone theme, so some basic styling was done with the stylesheets from zen cart.

Design75:

It does work with all the zc 1.5.x versions. I tested it on all three of them. As a theme I installed a very bare-bone theme, so some basic styling was done with the stylesheets from zen cart.

HMMM So what I am seeing is that you are saying that the WOZ mod works on the upgraded sites...?
Since both will be challenging to install, is there any preference as far as features and being able to make blog pages look like my site?

Definately will need to read more.... But your opinions will help...

stitchnkitty:

HMMM So what I am seeing is that you are saying that the WOZ mod works on the upgraded sites...?
Since both will be challenging to install, is there any preference as far as features and being able to make blog pages look like my site?

Definately will need to read more.... But your opinions will help...

Possibly crossed wires here?
Don't waste your time with WOZ, go straight to the Numinix method. I think Design75 was trying to say that Numinix method works for him too.

picandnix:

Possibly crossed wires here?
Don't waste your time with WOZ, go straight to the Numinix method. I think Design75 was trying to say that Numinix method works for him too.

Indeed I was. WOZ is a waste of time. Use the Numinix solution

Design75:

Indeed I WOZ

More to the point :wink:

I echo the "WOZ is a waste of time sentiment" here, and in the WOZ support thread..

I took the POV that blog embedding was a heavy burdensome method of approaching WordPress and Zen Cart integration.. At the end of the day all my clients simply wanted was to have a simple set of sideboxes with links to content on their blog that updated automatically as they updated their blog..

so for an even SIMPLER method to integrate WordPress with Zen Cart you can take a look at my WP4Zen solution.. When I get a chance to take a breather I will upload this to the free modules section.. In the meantime take a look at my site for a looksee at this.. Here's the beauty of this solution.. It's SIMPLE to install with easy instructions that won't make your eyes cross.. and you don't have to worry about it bumping heads with other modules..

DivaVocals:

I echo the "WOZ is a waste of time sentiment" here, and in the WOZ support thread..

I took the POV that blog embedding was a heavy burdensome method of approaching WordPress and Zen Cart integration.. At the end of the day all my clients simply wanted was to have a simple set of sideboxes with links to content on their blog that updated automatically as they updated their blog..

so for an even SIMPLER method to integrate WordPress with Zen Cart you can take a look at my WP4Zen solution.. When I get a chance to take a breather I will upload this to the free modules section.. In the meantime take a look at my site for a looksee at this.. Here's the beauty of this solution.. It's SIMPLE to install with easy instructions that won't make your eyes cross.. and you don't have to worry about it bumping heads with other modules..

Submitted tonight.. Here's where you can get more info: http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?213101-WordPress%AE-for-Zen-Cart-%28wp4zen%29-Support-Thread

I am a newbie even tho most zenners look at my posting rate and think I know things.. LOL big time...
I have looked at Numirix method of incorporating Wordpress and have read it numerous times.. I have confidence that I can do it and then I start and dont understand basic things... I am going to look at this thread and your site because frankly I know nothing about what is involved in the actual blogging process. Will be back to let you know and others how things are going.

OK I have WordPress installed and configured- entrance into admin working ..1.5.1 is looking fairly good...
Started to look over the instructions for the numinix installation and Stevesh you are correct to say that the instructions are vague. Is there a thread on this? But i would like my blog to look like my website and so my customers will have consistency. Yes I will probably do a child theme but not right away since I need to see what this is going to look like first... I am going to TEMPORARILY skip step two until I actually start the conversion so the blog is active until I get there. ..Yes Stevsh I need to follow these steps exactly and I think I will be reading and rereading every step and lay out a plan before starting..

Any suggestions to make this easier will be appreciated.
TIA

stitchnkitty:

Yes I will probably do a child theme but not right away since I need to see what this is going to look like first... I am going to TEMPORARILY skip step two until I actually start the conversion so the blog is active until I get there. .Creating a child theme is SUPER easy.. (Google WordPress child theme) You NEED to do this NOW not later because the purpose of the child theme is to NOT lose your customizations should you update the parent theme.. and NOT updating the parent theme as a work around is a STUPID workaround (yep I said it..) Updates can include security updates, and skipping those because you didn't create a proper child theme is well.. just.. (fill in the blank)

As for the Numinix solution.. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.. ALL OF THEM..

Those are my tips..