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Stuck Cron in Drupal - Clear the Cache Too
After deleting necessary variables in Drupal database to deal with a stuck Cron, clear the cache as well.
If you've ever had Cron get stuck in Drupal and wondered what to do, you've probably run across instructions to clear some variables in your Drupal database - specifically the cron semaphore. That generally solves the issue. But, if you've tried that and have not found it fixes the issue, there's another seemingly simple but useful step. Before you do anything else after deleting the the necessary variables, go to the Performance tab in Drupal and clear your cache. This will help ensure that the variables you just cleared don't go right back in!
If you've ever had Cron get stuck in Drupal and wondered what to do, you've probably run across instructions to clear some variables in your Drupal database - specifically the cron semaphore. That generally solves the issue. But, if you've tried that and have not found it fixes the issue, there's another seemingly simple but useful step. Before you do anything else after deleting the the necessary variables, go to the Performance tab in Drupal and clear your cache. This will help ensure that the variables you just cleared don't go right back in!
Post to Twitter See Additional Results in Search Engine Referrers Module for Drupal
A simple example of a change in module code to provide additional control in viewing results with the Search Engine Referrers module in Drupal.
The search Engine Referrers module for Drupal is a module that allows you to see recent search engine queries that led visitors to your website. As the module's project page on Drupal states, the Search Engine Referrers module is intended to be very simple and lightweight. It does not create additional database tables or log entries. It simply provides a display of certain existing data already stored in Drupal.
The module's settings allow you to see up to 50 most recent entries per search engine. We currently use a modified version of the module on Web New Castle. You may find that if you only check statistics periodically (like us) or if you have a high volume, you want to see more than it's current limit.
The search Engine Referrers module for Drupal is a module that allows you to see recent search engine queries that led visitors to your website. As the module's project page on Drupal states, the Search Engine Referrers module is intended to be very simple and lightweight. It does not create additional database tables or log entries. It simply provides a display of certain existing data already stored in Drupal.
The module's settings allow you to see up to 50 most recent entries per search engine. We currently use a modified version of the module on Web New Castle. You may find that if you only check statistics periodically (like us) or if you have a high volume, you want to see more than it's current limit.
A Little Caution When Purchasing SEO Services
A little research and understanding of SEO can go a long way in avoiding SEO services scams
There are many ways to increase your presence of major search engines such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, and others. There are many ways to optimize your website for search engine optimization (SEO). And finally, there are many legitimate services providers who can help you with search engine optimization. For example, WebNewCastle.com provides SEO services focused on the foundational side of search engine optimization - the way in which your website is constructed is one of the first places to start.
However, a little caution and a little understanding of search engine optimization will help ensure you avoid scams if you are looking for SEO services.
There are many ways to increase your presence of major search engines such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, and others. There are many ways to optimize your website for search engine optimization (SEO). And finally, there are many legitimate services providers who can help you with search engine optimization. For example, WebNewCastle.com provides SEO services focused on the foundational side of search engine optimization - the way in which your website is constructed is one of the first places to start.
However, a little caution and a little understanding of search engine optimization will help ensure you avoid scams if you are looking for SEO services.
Clarification on CCK and Custom Content Types in Drupal
The Content Construction Kit (CCK) contributed module is not necessary to create custom content types in Drupal 6.
Based on things that I see and read quite frequently, there seems to be some confusion about the CCK and custom content types in Drupal 6. So this post is a quick clarification regarding custom content types in Drupal 6 and the role of the CCK contributed module for Drupal.
Based on things that I see and read quite frequently, there seems to be some confusion about the CCK and custom content types in Drupal 6. So this post is a quick clarification regarding custom content types in Drupal 6 and the role of the CCK contributed module for Drupal.
Introducing Our Highly Search Engine Optimized (SEO) Website Package
Get a Custom Development Drupal-based website that is highly optimized for search engines (SEO)
We provide customized website development based on the Drupal content management system (CMS), and this includes tools to ensure our clients' website are search engine optimized.
We provide customized website development based on the Drupal content management system (CMS), and this includes tools to ensure our clients' website are search engine optimized.
Should I Upgrade From Drupal 5 to Drupal 6?
Is it time for your to upgrade your current Drupal 5 site to Drupal 6?
The differences between Drupal 5 and Drupal 6 are substantial in a variety of "categories"; performance, security, features, usability, development, etc. (Read more on Drupal.org). Not all of these improvements of Drupal 6 are necessarily essential for every website, however, the potential benefits are myriad. To be fair in answering the question, it could be said that many of the improvements are "behind the scenes" and wouldn't necessarily be noticeable on every website. Also, some of the improvements of Drupal 6 are probably better realized the more high-traffic a site becomes.
The differences between Drupal 5 and Drupal 6 are substantial in a variety of "categories"; performance, security, features, usability, development, etc. (Read more on Drupal.org). Not all of these improvements of Drupal 6 are necessarily essential for every website, however, the potential benefits are myriad. To be fair in answering the question, it could be said that many of the improvements are "behind the scenes" and wouldn't necessarily be noticeable on every website. Also, some of the improvements of Drupal 6 are probably better realized the more high-traffic a site becomes.
Customized Drupal Websites, eCommerce, CSS/HTML Coding and More
It's difficult to understand at first glance the many differences in web design and development services just from looking at a few ads online. Some advertise very cheap prices for simple sites. Others focus more on their own portfolios than their clients.
No one is going to be "everything for everyone".
It's difficult to understand at first glance the many differences in web design and development services just from looking at a few ads online. Some advertise very cheap prices for simple sites. Others focus more on their own portfolios than their clients.
No one is going to be "everything for everyone".
Are Your UPS Shipping Quotes in Ubercart Too High?
If you are using the UPS Shipping module for your Ubercart website (eCommerce modules for Drupal) and it seems like the quotes you are getting from UPS are too high, it can be for a number of reasons. One thing that you may wish to check is to see what you have entered as the Pickup Type in your Shipping Quote settings. This is located at: Home › Administer › Store administration › Configuration › Shipping quote settings > Quote Methods or URL: admin/store/settings/quotes/methods/ups (after your domain).
If you are using the UPS Shipping module for your Ubercart website (eCommerce modules for Drupal) and it seems like the quotes you are getting from UPS are too high, it can be for a number of reasons. One thing that you may wish to check is to see what you have entered as the Pickup Type in your Shipping Quote settings. This is located at: Home › Administer › Store administration › Configuration › Shipping quote settings > Quote Methods or URL: admin/store/settings/quotes/methods/ups (after your domain).
Ubercart Not Displaying a Quote for All UPS Shipping Options?
If you have installed and configured the UPS Shipping module for your Ubercart site (Drupal eCommerce website), you can specify which UPS shipping options you want to have quoted in check out - i.e. Ground, Second Day Air, etc. If you find you are having a problem with only certain shipping methods being quoted during checkout and not others, there is one quick thing you may wish to check. Trying pulling up one of your products, click on edit, and then check for the package type that you have listed.
If you have installed and configured the UPS Shipping module for your Ubercart site (Drupal eCommerce website), you can specify which UPS shipping options you want to have quoted in check out - i.e. Ground, Second Day Air, etc. If you find you are having a problem with only certain shipping methods being quoted during checkout and not others, there is one quick thing you may wish to check. Trying pulling up one of your products, click on edit, and then check for the package type that you have listed.
Re-Size Images Dynamically With CSS Only - Keep Aspect Ratio
There are some things available with CSS 2 that seem to not be used that often. So this is short little post to point out one of the things that can be done with CSS.
There are many options for controlling the display of images dynamically with PHP, Javascript, and other libraries. With Drupal sites, I have become quite fond of the plethora of options that come with Imagecache and its related modules. But there are options for controlling the display of images with CSS alone, including a way to keep the aspect ratio of an image without using various scripts and libraries.
There are some things available with CSS 2 that seem to not be used that often. So this is short little post to point out one of the things that can be done with CSS.
There are many options for controlling the display of images dynamically with PHP, Javascript, and other libraries. With Drupal sites, I have become quite fond of the plethora of options that come with Imagecache and its related modules. But there are options for controlling the display of images with CSS alone, including a way to keep the aspect ratio of an image without using various scripts and libraries.
