DotNetNuke tutorials, tips and tricks

DotNetNuke Search Engine Sitemap - 2 Videos

2011-01-08T17:50:00.001Z

In this video tutorial we provide a detailed demonstration of how to implement and use the Core DotNetNuke Search Engine Sitemap Module.

This module is very useful to achieve good correct search engine listings, we show you step by step how to create your site map and set correct and automatic page level priorities.

The Sitemap module allows you to submit your sitemap to Google, Bing and Yahoo.

The video contains:

Video 1 - DotNetNuke Search Engine SiteMap Configuration
Video 2 - How to Submit a Sitemap to Google, Bing and Yahoo!

DotNetNuke Search Engine Sitemap - 2 Videos

DotNetNuke Smith Shopping Cart - 8 Videos

2010-12-30T09:16:00.000Z

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to use the Smith Cart DNN Module by Smith Consulting.

This module has all of the key features that you would expect from a store module, but it is also user friendly for setup and also usability for your customers.

The module allows you to create unlimited products, categories and sub-categories. You can sell downloadable or physical goods, create bundles, it has integrated custom shipping features, print labels, tax calculations, credit card processing, support for coupons, discounts and gift certificates, affiliate tracking and an account module for a user to check their order.

The video contains:

Video 1 - Introduction, Installation, Initial Setup
Video 2 - How to Setup the Default Country, Tax and How to Customize the Checkout
Video 3 - Configuring the Confirmation Pages and Working with Categories
Video 4 -Adding Products
Video 5 - Categorizing Products and SEO
Video 6 - Testing the Checkout Procedure and Adding the Category Menu Module
Video 7 - Adding the Mini Cart, Featured Products and My Account Modules to a Page
Video 8 - Configuring Customer Reviews and Affiliate Tracking

DotNetNuke Smith Shopping Cart - 8 Videos

InteractiveWebs DotNetNuke Advanced Login Module - 5 Videos

2010-12-10T15:50:00.001Z

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to use the Advanced Login module by InteractiveWebs.

The Advanced Login module allows you to customize the look and feel over the login and user registration process. The module features a Facebook connector, jQuery Popup, Skin Login and Region data import tool.

A user can login with either their email address or username, it is possible to redirect a user when they login based on their security role or user profile or to a custom URL. You can control permit or deny access to the website by IP address and you can also redirect a user based on the IP address. A user can also recover their forgotten password details with either a username or email address.

Custom email messages can be created for failure and password recovery. Plus a simple URL can be sent in an email for the user to click and verify their user account details, making it a much simpler process than the default verification code method with DotNetNuke.

The video contains:

Video 1 - How to Install Advanced Login and Facebook Authentication
- Video 2 - Configuring the Advanced Login Module
- Video 3 - Enabling Popup Login, Email Templates, Configuring Facebook Login
- Video 4 - Configuring the Advanced Login Module as the Default Login in DotNetNuke
- Video 5 - Popup Login for Login Skin Tokens, Look and Feel, Redirection

InteractiveWebs DotNetNuke Advanced Login Module- 5 Videos

Evotiva DNNBackup Module for DotNetNuke - 7 Videos

2010-11-09T10:36:00.000Z

In this video tutorial we walk you through how to install and use the DNNBackup module from Evotiva. This module is an impressive backup and restore utility boasting features such as automatic backups to remote servers such as FTP, Amazon S3 and Rackspace Cloudfiles. It can also operate on shared servers such as GoDaddy, WebHost4Life, DiscountASP and PowerDNN. In this tutorial we show you how to create detailed backup schedules and we demonstrate how to restore your backup to a new DotNetNuke installation using the DNNBackup Restore Pack.

The video contains:

Video 1 - Introduction, How to Download and Install the DNNBackup Module
Video 2 - How to Configure Database and File System Backups
Video 3 - General Settings and FTP Setup
Video 4 - Setting up Scheduling
Video 5 - Setting up a New Localhost Website Ready for Website Restoration
Video 6 - Restoring to a New Website from a DNN Backup
Video 7 - Restoring the File System from a DNN Backup

Evotiva DNNBackup Module for DotNetNuke- 7 Videos

How to Create an Installable DotNetNuke PA Module Using OWS - 3 Videos

2010-10-28T15:33:00.002Z

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to create an Installable DotNetNuke PA (Private Assembly) Module using Open Web Studio.

A PA module is a standard module that you would install using the host menu / extensions option in DotNetNuke.

We demonstrate creating a basic OWS Contacts module, we add module settings options to the OWS module and we show you how to configure the files that create an installable DNN PA Zip file, this covers the resx files, .dnn files, sql files and any other files that are needed for your module to work.

The video contains:

Video 1 - How to Build a Contacts and Settings OWS Module

Video 2 - How to Create the DNN Installable PA Module Files

Video 3 - How to Create and Test the Installable PA Module Zip File

How to Create an Installable DotNetNuke PA Module Using OWS - 3 Videos

How to Change the Default Text Editor in DotNetNuke

2010-10-21T14:51:00.001Z

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to configure which text editor DotNetNuke should use as default.

From v5.4 onwards DotNetNuke now uses the Telerik RADEditor. The Telerik RADEditor is a useful text editor that provides some enhanced functions over the FCKEditor, however there are certain functions missing from the Telerik RADEditor which appeared in the FCKEditor such as displaying toolbars related to a users security role and configuring the FCKEditor functions on a portal, module and page basis.

Because of this you may find that you need to switch the default text editor in DotNetNuke to the FCKEditor from the Telerik RADEditor, or vice versa. In this tutorial we show you how you can easily switch between the two text editors.

The video contains:

Video 1 - Introduction, Editing the Web.config file

How to Change the Default Text Editor in DotNetNuke

ZLDNN Advanced Biz Map For DotNetNuke- 5 Videos

2010-10-14T15:38:00.001Z

In this video tutorial we provide a detailed demonstration of the Advanced BizMap Module by ZLDNN. We show you step by step how to install and get the module up and running, we then demonstrate how to implement more advanced features such as layers, GeoRSS feed layers and how to define a maps center based on latitude and longitude data.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction, Installation, How to Add a New Map and Configuring Map Settings

Video 2 - Working with BizMap Markers, Defining Latitude and Longitude, Driving Directions

Video 3 - Defining the Map Center, Working With Layers

Video 4 - How to Use the GeoRSS Feed Feature and Using the Map View Module

Video 5 - Using the Map List Module and the Marker List Module

ZLDNN Advanced Biz Map For DotNetNuke- 5 Videos

2010-10-07T15:15:00.000Z

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to use the GeoSprawl DNN Locator Module.

The GeoSprawl DNN Locator module by ReachOutside, LLC is a useful module for placing several locations on a map and allowing a user to search for the nearest location to their address, a user can also get directions to that location.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction, Overview and How to get a Maps API Key

Video 2 - Customizing the Search Box, Custom Fields, Adding a New Location

Video 3 - Filtering Search Results and Configuring the Search Results Page

Video 4 - Configuring the Search Results Page and How to Implement Advanced Search

Video 5 - Configuring the Advanced Search Function

GeoSprawl DotNetNuke Locator Module Tutorial - 5 Videos

Getting Started With jQuery UI in OWS for DotNetNuke - 3 Videos

2010-09-23T17:04:00.001Z

In this video tutorial we walk you through step by step how to implement jQuery user interface components into your Open Web Studio applications.

We show you how to create your own custom user interface using jQuery’s theme builder, and how to install the jQuery components into your DotNetNuke application.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction and Preparing a Control Header

Video 2 - Navigating the jQuery Websites and Implementing a Date Picker

Video 3 - How to Implement the Auto Complete and Tabs Components

Total Time Length: 27min 56secs

Getting Started With jQuery UI in OWS - 3 Videos

How to use Papayas Auto Upgrade for DotNetNuke - 3 Videos

2010-09-16T14:41:00.001Z

In this video tutorial we provide a review and a detailed demonstration of the Papayas DNNAutoUpgrade module.

This module is really useful for easily and quickly upgrading and backing up your DotNetNuke websites automatically.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction, Installing the Module, Overview of Settings

Video 2 - Upgrading DotNetNuke to Latest Version, Restoring to a Previous Version

Video 3 - How to Perform an Emergency Restore, Upgrade from DNN 4.x

Total Time Length: 31min 18secs

How to use Papayas Auto Upgrade for DotNetNuke - 3 Videos

How to Setup and Use the DotNetNuke Survey Module - 3 Videos

2010-09-14T16:03:00.000Z

In this video tutorial we walk you through step by step how to install, deploy and use the DotNetNuke core Survey Module.

We show you how to create two different surveys including single and multiple answer questions, we then demonstrate how to export the results and how to make the survey private.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction, Installing the Survey Module and Creating Questions

Video 2 - Editing Questions, Changing Survey Settings and Creating a Private Survey

Video 3 - Clearing Survey Results, The Correct Answer Option

Total Time Length: 24min 7secs

How to Setup and Use the DotNetNuke Survey Module - 3 Videos

How to Configure the Telerik RAD Editor in DotNetNuke - 6 Videos

2010-08-19T19:53:00.000Z

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to configure and fully customize the Telerik RADEditor.

Including how to customize the Telerik RAD Editor to your DNN portal requirements. How to remove buttons, how to set the Telerik RAD Editor to use paragraph p tags instead of break br tags, creating custom configuration files, and adding new CSS classes.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction, Creating a Custom Configuration File

Video 2 - Overview of Editor Settings and Creating a New Toolbar Configuration File

Video 3 - Customising the Telerik RAD Toolbar and Installing an Example Skin

Video 4 - Configuring How the Editor Displays Content

Video 5 - Adding CSS Styles to the RAD Editor - Good Practice

Video 6 - Adding CSS Styles to Wrap Text Around Images

How to Configure the Telerik RAD Editor in DotNetNuke - 6 Videos

Introduction to the DotNetNuke Telerik RAD Editor - 6 Videos

2010-08-12T15:31:00.001Z

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to use the new Telerik RADEditor that now comes as default with DotNetNuke 5.4 onwards.

The Telerik RADEditor is a Text / HTML editor which is used in modules such as the Text / HTML module. This editor now replaces the FCK Editor which has been used in previous versions of DotNetNuke, but if you wish to continue using the FCKEditor, it is still available to use.

In this tutorial we demonstrate using each of the various functions within the Telerik RADEditor, covering elements such as inserting images, flash, media through to using templates, working with URLs and working with tables.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction, Break Tags vs. Paragraph Tags, Spell Checking, Cut and Paste

Video 2 - Inserting and Editing Images and Media, Working with Documents

Video 3 - Inserting Flash and mp3 Files, Using the Template Manager

Video 4 - Working with Hyperlinks

Video 5 - Formatting Text and Working with Lists

Video 6 - Creating Tables and Image Maps, Stripping Formatting

Introduction to the DotNetNuke Telerik RAD Editor Video Tutorial

DotNetNuke Content List Module Tutorial - 1 Video

2010-07-29T16:58:00.001Z

In this video tutorial we walk you through step by step how to use the DotNetNuke Content List module. We show you how to display tagged content from a page or module as a list in the Content List Module.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction

DotNetNuke Content List Module Tutorial - 2 Videos

2010-07-23T17:37:00.002Z

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to use the new Ribbon Bar Admin Control Panel. We walk through all of the features, including how to add, edit, delete and move a page, select a skin for the page, select if the page should be included in the menu and also the option to disable the menu.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction and Explanation of the Current Page Tab Functions

Video 2 - Functions for the Current Page, Admin and Host Tabs

DotNetNuke Ribbon Bar Admin Control Panel - 2 Videos

Taxonomy (Categories) and Folksonomy (User Tags) in DotNetNuke - 4 Videos

2010-07-12T10:18:00.000Z

In this video tutorial we show you how to setup and use the new Taxonomy (Categories) and Folksonomy (User Tags) features in DotNetNuke. We walk you through step by step how to categorize the content within your DotNetNuke portals and how to set up the Tags skin object and configure how the categories and tags are displayed on your pages.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - How to Create a Vocabulary with Terms (Categories)

Video 2 - Simple Vocabularies, Assigning Tags to Pages and Modules, Tag Search

Video 3 - Folksonomy - User Tagging and Working with Scope

Video 4 - Working with the Tags skin object

Taxonomy (Categories) and Folksonomy (User Tags) in DotNetNuke - 4 Videos

How to Create a Skin Object from an OWS Configuration - 2 Videos

2010-06-18T08:30:00.001Z

In this video tutorial we walk you through how to create and place Open Web Studio skin objects directly into your DotNetNuke skin.

We cover how to create an OWS menu and feedback form and how to convert those modules into DNN Skin Objects.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Building the New OWS Configuration and Creating the Menu System

Video 2 - Placing the OWS Skin Object within the Skin File and Creating a Feedback Skin Object

How to Create a Skin Object from an OWS Configuration - 2 Videos

The DotNetNuke Gallery Module - 7 Video Tutorials

2010-06-10T13:23:00.002Z

In this video tutorial we cover the Installation of the DotNetNuke Core Gallery Module and show you how to configure it correctly.

We walk you through how to use all of the features in the Gallery module including creating albums, uploading files, bulk uploads, the slideshow, media files, watermarks, templates, and more.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction to the DNN
Gallery Module, Installation and Basic Configuration

Video 2 -
How to Upload Images and Configure Their Settings

Video 3 -
Creating Gallery Albums and Bulk Uploading

Video 4 - How to Add Files and Albums Using FTP, Adding Music and Changing Permissible Upload Types

Video 5 - How to Add Video Files, How to Rate Files,
Gallery Look and Feel

Video 6 - Changing Feature Settings,
Adding Watermarks, Gallery Security Roles

Video 7 - Working with
Private Galleries and Security Roles, Gallery Maintenance
Total Time Length: 57mins

The DotNetNuke Gallery Module - 7 Video Tutorials

Skinning with DotNetNuke 5 Super Stylesheets Layouts - 12 Videos

2010-06-08T10:53:00.002Z

In this video tutorial we demonstrate how to use Super Stylesheets in DotNetNuke for quickly and easily designing the layout of your DotNetNuke skin.

Super Stylesheets are ideal for both beginner and experienced skin designers, the advantage of Super Stylesheets is that you can easily create a skin layout which works in all browsers without the need to learn complex CSS techniques.

We show you how to build a skin from the very beginning using Super Stylesheets.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction to the Super Stylesheets DNN Layouts and Initial Setup

Video 2 - Setting Up the Skin Layout Template Code

Video 3 - Using the ThreeCol-Portal Layout Template for a Skin

Video 4 - How to Add Tokens to the Skin

Video 5 - Setting Background Colors for Content Panes and Creating CSS Containers

Video 6 - How to Create a Footer Area and Reset the Default Styles

Video 7 - How to Style the Text in the Content, Left and Right Panes

Video 8 - SEO Skin Layouts for DotNetNuke Tokens

Video 9 - Creating Several Skin Layouts Using the Layout Templates

Video 10 - Further Layout Templates and MultiLayout Templates

Video 11 - SEO Layout Template Skins

Video 12 - Final SEO Positioning of the Skin Code

Skinning with DotNetNuke Super Stylesheets - DNN Layouts

DotNetNuke Nav Menu Video Tutorials

2010-03-04T09:43:00.002Z

We have created 22 video tutorials covering the DotNetNuke Nav Menu. The Nav Menu is the default menu that comes with DotNetNuke v4 and v5.

In Part 1 of the tutorial we demonstrate how to configure and setup the NavMenu in your DotNetNuke skins. We demonstrate how to create a horizontal menu, vertical menu and both a horizontal and vertical menu on the same page.

The videos cover:

Video 1 - Introduction, Adding a Horizontal Nav Menu to a Skin
Video 2 - An Overview of the Nav Menu Token Attributes
Video 3 - Initial Background Styling and Positioning for the Menu
Video 4 - How to Style the Root Menu Items
Video 5 - Styling the Currently Selected, Mouse Over and Sub Menu Items
Video 6 - Styling the Sub Menu
Video 7 - How to Create a Vertical Menu Skin
Video 8 - How to Style the Vertical Menu
Video 9 - How to Display a Vertical and Horizontal Menu
Video 10 - How to Configure the Display of 2 Nav Menus
Video 11 - Configuring Which Pages to Display in the Vertical Menu

Following this, in part 2 of the tutorial we demonstrate how to style the Nav Menu v2 (for DotNetNuke v5 and above) using the new CSS control features, this allows you to specify styling elements such as styling the first and last items in a menu, all sub menus, or even the id of a menu item. This can be used to develop very stylized menus and in this example we demonstrate all of these CSS options by creating a multicolored menu, a menu that consists just of images and no text, a menu which consists of both images and text to create a rounded button menu.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction and Setup
Video 2 - How to Style the NavMenu using CSS Control Class
Video 3 - How to Target and Style First and Last Menu Items and Sub Menus (MultiColored Menu)
Video 4 - How to Style Single Menu Items using IDs and Specific Paths
Video 5 - How to Style Menu Items in a Specific Path (Sub Menus)
Video 6 - How to Create an Image Only Menu
Video 7 - How to Create an Image Only Menu, Removing Text and Displaying Images
Video 8 - How to Display the Admin and Host Menus in an Image Only Menu
Video 9 - Styling the Sub Menu of a Root Image Only Menu
Video 10 - How to Create a Button Menu (Using HTML Separators)
Video 11 - Styling the HTML Separators for the Button Menu

How to Limit Access to Administrator Modules in DotNetNuke 5

2009-11-03T13:30:00.002Z

In this tutorial we demonstrate how to setup a limited DotNetNuke administrators access account. This option is only available from DotNetNuke version 5 onwards where the administrator modules can now be added to any page and configured for any user to access and use the features of the administrator modules.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction, Configuration of Admin Page and Admin User
Video 2 - How to Create a Security Roles Page for Members of Staff
Video 3 - How to Configure User Accounts, Console and Newsletters Modules
Video 4 - How to Configure the FileManager Module
Video 5 - How to Configure the Tabs Module

Total Time Length: 42min 10secs

View: How to setup a limited DotNetNuke administrators access account

How to Package a Skin for DotNetNuke 5

2009-10-21T09:15:00.001Z

In this tutorial we demonstrate how to package a skin for DotNetNuke 5. This method is the new method which includes a .dnn manifest file

The new DotNetNuke 5 method provides additional options when installing. For instance, you can display release notes and a license which the user must agree to before they can install the skin. It also provides the possibility to automatically install any skin objects that your skin requires at the same time, for instance if you are using a menu.

This makes the installation process for the end-user much more streamlined and much less prone to errors. However this method of packaging requires a little more work from the skin developer and that is what we cover in detail in this tutorial.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction, How to Configure the DotNetNuke 5 Skin Package
Video 2 - How to create thumbnail preview images for a skin
Video 3 - How to Create the Skin, Container, Skin Object Installation Packages
Video 4 - How to combine the Contents of the Skin, Container, Skin Object Packages
Video 5 - Skin Package .dnn Manifest File
Video 6 - Merging the .dnn Manifest Files
Video 7 - Creating, Installing and Testing the Skin Installation Zip Package
Video 8 - How to Create a Skin .dnn Manifest File Using the Components Method

View the tutorial: How to Package a Skin for DotNetNuke 5

Open Web Studio (OWS) Video Tutorials Parts 1 to 6 Complete

2009-09-03T15:03:00.002Z

Over the past 6 months we have been running a series of episodes on the DotNetNuke Open Web Studio Module which is available as a free download from www.openwebstudio.com

The series is now complete with episodes 1 to 6 available to download as video tutorials.These tutorials aim to introduce the beginner to Open Web Studio and demonstrate how to create a functional web application with little or no coding experience required.

The Series

This series takes the viewer through six episodes, where at the end the viewer will have a fully functional Technical Knowledge Base application.

Open Web Studio is a free robust tool for building data bound forms, modules, utilities and more.

Major Framework Features of Open Web Studio:

Zero Footprint
Browser based IDE environment
Rapid change maintenance
Universal Data Binding
Rich Debugging
Supports AJAX, JSON, REST
Create distributable OWS applications for DNN, Sharepoint, .Net applications

The Episodes can be viewed here:

Part 1 - Getting Started, An Introduction to R2i Open Web Studio

Part 2 - Building Module Interfaces

Part 3 - The User Search Interface

Part 4 - Personalization, Text Editor, Logging and Reporting

Part 5 - Debugging, Enhanced Reporting, Importing Records and Scheduling

Part 6 - Making It Cool - Creating A Mashup

DoNetNuke 5 Quick Start Guides, 10 Free Videos

2009-09-02T14:52:00.000Z

In the latest issue 48 of DNN Creative Magazine we have included some Free Videos to help you get started using DotNetNuke 5.

DotNetNuke 5 Quick Start Guide - Free
(6 videos - 59mins)

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction, Configuring and Securing Admin and Host User Accounts
Video 2 - Introduction to Admin Functions, How to Add a Module to the Page
Video 3 - How to Add a Text / HTML Module to the Page
Video 4 - How to Install and Configure the Links Module
Video 5 - How to Use Containers and Skins in DotNetNuke
Video 6 - Logo, How to Create Pages and Move Modules

How to install a Core Module in DotNetNuke 5 - Free
(1 video - 3mins)

Demonstration of core modules location in previous versions of DotNetNuke
DotNetNuke 5 extensions
How to install available extensions
How to install multiple DotNetNuke core modules at the same time

How to install a module in DotNetNuke 5 - Free
(1 video - 11mins)

How to download the free digFlash module
Module Definitions - Install Module
Extensions - Install Extension Wizard
How to Install a Module using the Extension Wizard
How to auto install a module using FTP
How to upload the module install zip file to your DotNetNuke installation
How to initiate installation of the module

How to install a skin in DotNetNuke 5 - Free
(2 videos - 18mins)

Video 1 - How to Install a Skin in DotNetNuke 5

How to download the free DNN Blue and DNN Grey skins
How to view the contents of a skin installation zip file
The differences when installing a skin using the admin or host menus
How to install a skin to a single DotNetNuke portal
Install options when installing a legacy skin (DNN v4 skin)
How to install a skin to all DotNetNuke portals

Video 2 - How to Test a Skin, How to Auto Install a Skin

How to test a skin on a single page
How to apply a skin installed to the portal
How to apply a skin installed to all portals
How to auto install a skin using FTP
How to initiate installation of the DotNetNuke skin

DotNetNuke Nav Menu Skinning - 11 Video Tutorials

2009-08-06T12:36:00.001Z

In this tutorial we demonstrate the DotNetNuke NavMenu. The NavMenu is the default menu that comes with DotNetNuke, we demonstrate how to configure and setup the NavMenu in your DotNetNuke skins and how to create a horizontal menu, vertical menu and both a horizontal and vertical menu on the same page.

We also demonstrate the various attributes that are available for configuring the menu.

The videos contain:

Video 1 - Introduction, Adding a Horizontal Nav Menu to a Skin
Video 2 - An Overview of the Nav Menu Token Attributes
Video 3 - Initial Background Styling and Positioning for the Menu
Video 4 - How to Style the Root Menu Items
Video 5 - Styling the Currently Selected, Mouse Over and Sub Menu Items
Video 6 - Styling the Sub Menu
Video 7 - How to Create a Vertical Menu Skin
Video 8 - How to Style the Vertical Menu
Video 9 - How to Display a Vertical and Horizontal Menu
Video 10 - How to Configure the Display of 2 Nav Menus
Video 11 - Configuring Which Pages to Display in the Vertical Menu

DotNetNuke Nav Menu Video Tutorial