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Is it possible to upload an interactive flash file to your website & if so what are the security risks of doing so? (Media upload says 'this file type is not permitted...')
Swf file upload? is it possible .and wise?
Is it possible to upload an interactive flash file to your website & if so what are the security risks of doing so? (Media upload says 'this file type is not permitted...')
Hello,
First of all you have to adapt the functions.php and add this function:
function demo($mimes) {
if ( function_exists( 'current_user_can' ) )
$unfiltered = $user ? user_can( $user, 'unfiltered_html' ) : current_user_can( 'unfiltered_html' );
if ( !empty( $unfiltered ) ) {
$mimes['swf'] = 'application/x-shockwave-flash';
}
return $mimes;
}
add_filter('upload_mimes','demo');
Add this function between the other functions...
Then you will be able to upload SWF files and all other image files
After that you uploaded your swf file in your media library you use this plugin to embed the swf file in your Wordpress page:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/top-flash-embed/
And support: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/top-flash-embed#postform
Is this wise? I would definitely start testing in thoroughly on a test site you create...
And if everything works as should, then maybe do this also on your production site...
Grtz,
Bert
thanks Bert - that's really helpful - but what are the security risks? (the animations I want to upload have no text input)
It definitely has some risks, it is up to you to make a choice...
http://security.stackexchange.com/questions/80905/is-it-dangerous-to-serve-user-uploaded-flash-swf-files
Grtz
Thanks Bert I see the issue with others being able to upload but I created these myself & can't see how they'd be vulnerable to attack - www.e-cighealthrisks.com/basic-electricity-for-e-cig-beginners I got them up thanks to your help - I used a different plug in as the one you suggested didn't seem to work but thanks for the help Dave
Sry for the slow reply - I keep missing msgs :) - Anywhere Flash Embed is what I used - you have to keep it enabled unfortunately as otherwise the flash won't display but it saved me a ton of work having to recreate two big Flash demos. Tnx for your help.
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I realise I'd have to copy & paste the data into new wp site but is it possible to do this? Do I just change the nameservers with the existing host or is it better to leave
Hello,
I would transfer it, then you have everything together...
Seems handier to me...
And also you eliminate an extra cost.
With the links provided below, I think you will know what to do.
(WP site: most important is to check the video in how-to-backup-and-restore-your-WordPress-website-with-wp-clone.) How to transfer site to WA How can i use my current web site for my wa business? How to backup and restore your wordpress website with WP Clone Also don't forget to change the DNS settings at the registrar you used when you registered your domain name. How Domains & DNS Work Grtz,
Bert
Many thanks Bert - I'm desperately writing content at the mo but these links are really helpful cheers Dave
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Transfer an existing .co.uk.com site to wa?
I realise I'd have to copy & paste the data into new wp site but is it possible to do this? Do I just change the nameservers with the existing host or is it better to leave
Hello,
I would transfer it, then you have everything together...
Seems handier to me...
And also you eliminate an extra cost.
With the links provided below, I think you will know what to do.
(WP site: most important is to check the video in how-to-backup-and-restore-your-WordPress-website-with-wp-clone.) How to transfer site to WA How can i use my current web site for my wa business? How to backup and restore your wordpress website with WP Clone Also don't forget to change the DNS settings at the registrar you used when you registered your domain name. How Domains & DNS Work Grtz,
Bert
Many thanks Bert - I'm desperately writing content at the mo but these links are really helpful cheers Dave
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I can't seem to change any of the seo settings when I edit a page in WP. Am I missing something here? (I know I am ) :)
Well first off, you need to make sure SEO plugin is installed in your WP dashboard. It should be automatically, if not then install it under "new plugins." Once this is done, it should appear in the upper left hand side of the sidebar. You want to configure the general settings by adding a good site title of your (basically a short description of what what your site is about), and by changing all of the | to - in how your page titles are displayed.
Once this plugin is installed, you should see the SEO appear under every post or page you create. I would watch this SEO checklist video by Jay, he does a good job of walking you through the process. Hope this helps! SEO Checklist CheatSheet
How do I change page seo settings in wp?
I can't seem to change any of the seo settings when I edit a page in WP. Am I missing something here? (I know I am ) :)
Well first off, you need to make sure SEO plugin is installed in your WP dashboard. It should be automatically, if not then install it under "new plugins." Once this is done, it should appear in the upper left hand side of the sidebar. You want to configure the general settings by adding a good site title of your (basically a short description of what what your site is about), and by changing all of the | to - in how your page titles are displayed.
Once this plugin is installed, you should see the SEO appear under every post or page you create. I would watch this SEO checklist video by Jay, he does a good job of walking you through the process. Hope this helps! SEO Checklist CheatSheet
Hello,
First of all you have to adapt the functions.php and add this function:
function demo($mimes) {
if ( function_exists( 'current_user_can' ) )
$unfiltered = $user ? user_can( $user, 'unfiltered_html' ) : current_user_can( 'unfiltered_html' );
if ( !empty( $unfiltered ) ) {
$mimes['swf'] = 'application/x-shockwave-flash';
}
return $mimes;
}
add_filter('upload_mimes','demo');
Add this function between the other functions...
Then you will be able to upload SWF files and all other image files
After that you uploaded your swf file in your media library you use this plugin to embed the swf file in your Wordpress page:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/top-flash-embed/
And support: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/top-flash-embed#postform
Is this wise? I would definitely start testing in thoroughly on a test site you create...
And if everything works as should, then maybe do this also on your production site...
Grtz,
Bert
thanks Bert - that's really helpful - but what are the security risks? (the animations I want to upload have no text input)
It definitely has some risks, it is up to you to make a choice...
http://security.stackexchange.com/questions/80905/is-it-dangerous-to-serve-user-uploaded-flash-swf-files
Grtz
Thanks Bert I see the issue with others being able to upload but I created these myself & can't see how they'd be vulnerable to attack - www.e-cighealthrisks.com/basic-electricity-for-e-cig-beginners I got them up thanks to your help - I used a different plug in as the one you suggested didn't seem to work but thanks for the help Dave
Hi,
Good you tell me and which one did work?
Grtz,
Berty
Sry for the slow reply - I keep missing msgs :) - Anywhere Flash Embed is what I used - you have to keep it enabled unfortunately as otherwise the flash won't display but it saved me a ton of work having to recreate two big Flash demos. Tnx for your help.