How to Add a Google Direction Map to a Web Site

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 January 2013 08:17 Written by David Bauernschmidt Saturday, 26 January 2013 12:00

Just about everyone in today’s internet has either a Google, Bing or MapQuest map on their web page, and although this is a fine idea there have been several times when I want to know how to get there from where I live, work, or eat.  You are left with a couple of choices, you could try and copy and paste to Google map and then add a destination or you could zoom out and try and figure it out yourself. Why not add the ability for a user to enter in their address and then let them see driving directions from your site. Furthermore; if you wanted to capture the address that they are using you might find a pattern which might help target your advertising dollar. This article will walk you through the steps to add this to your site. Trust me it is not very difficult.

SocialEngine 4: A Facebook Invite Box

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 January 2013 12:00 Written by Andrew Cross Thursday, 24 January 2013 12:00

First you need to go to https://developers.facebook.com and register for a new app.
then you take this simple script here:

Backing up data from Arvixe and send it to DropBox

Last Updated on Monday, 21 January 2013 12:01 Written by David Bauernschmidt Monday, 21 January 2013 12:00

If you are like me than backing up data seems to be a thankless task. On one hand you wish people would appreciate the need for it, while on the other you hope people never need it. It can be very time consuming and tedious. Using Arvixe Control is easily to set up scheduled task to backup databases, files, and web sites — which is a great first step. However; backing up your data on the same server or at the same location is not only inadequate, it is also can be dangerous. Even Arvixe has this to say about backup and restore;

SocialEngine 4: Auto Update Wall Activity

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 January 2013 12:00 Written by Andrew Cross Thursday, 17 January 2013 12:00

As we all know that when there is a new update in the wall feed it shows.
1 New Feed. Click to view it.

If you want to show updates directly in the wall without clicking anything then follow these steps.

1: Open /application/modules/Activity/widgets/feed/index.tpl
2: Find

Arvixe and OSTraining!

Last Updated on Wednesday, 9 January 2013 01:12 Written by Arian Jahansouz Wednesday, 9 January 2013 01:12

OSTraining explains how to use top rated software to create your perfect website! They make it simple and easy to understand, whether you are just starting or have been in the business for years! Companies from Apple to IBM, Yale to The White House, and many more all use OSTraining to get ahead of the game! Now that Arvixe and OSTraining are working together, it’s your turn!