IndexU Support

power_search.php floods

Bruce — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:54:06 +0000

For some reason I (and other users) have found a bunch of losers still attempting to exploit a flaw in IndexU that hasn’t existed in at least two years.

You will notice users trying to exploit this flaw by visiting the power_search.php URL as follows

/power_search.php?pflag=search&title=VGOFmPcTvgSzKlBHGU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

The URL is extremely long, and for users of 5.4x and Deluxe nothing happens. But I noticed recently something IS happening.

What’s happening is that IndexU is throwing back a 404 not found page. This is all fine and good, but on one site I have hundreds of these submissions daily which sucks up bandwidth like crazy.

Disabling power_search.php doesn’t help, because IndexU still returns the 404 error. You need to do the following

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How to profit from website directories review

Bruce — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:29:42 +0000

Last night I found an ebook titled “How to profit from website directories” by Jeff Hendrickson. I have not yet finished reading it, but so far I’m liking what I see.

Included with the purchase is the following

The ebook itself
WDP-SpecialReport-Bonus.pdf
An IndexU Deluxe template with PSD
dmoz-extractor.avi
install-with-smartftp.avi
install-file-manager.avi

Jeff obviously likes IndexU, and while this package is perfect for any directory site, the bonuses are geared towards the IndexU user.

The three videos that are bonuses are very well done and show you how to install IndexU using two different methods and how to download and import data from DMOZ into IndexU.

The template that is included is for IndexU Deluxe and is a very nice looking template.

So check it out, it’s a bit on the pricey side but remember that most template sites charge $40 for a template. Below is a screenshot of the template that you receive.

Page titles for category pages

Bruce — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:01:26 +0000

This “mod” will allow you to add page numbers to the title of your site on the browse pages.

The following changes were made in 5.40. If you have 5.41 it should be the same but my test install has not been upgraded yet. You may need to look at different lines but the text should be the same.

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Warning: preg_match() [function.preg-match]: Unknown modifier ‘/’

Bruce — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:10:50 +0000

A user recently experienced the following issue with v5.41 where he would get the error Warning: preg_match() [function.preg-match]: Unknown modifier ‘/’ any time a new link is submitted.

The solution was simple.

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Wordpress integration

Bruce — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:55:57 +0000

As noted on the Nicecoder forum and found elsewhere, the wordpress integration for IndexU is an excellent addition for any IndexU site.

Some users have asked me recently about the WordPress integration and WordPress 2.5x, so here are the results of my testing.

Recently WordPress was upgraded to a new version with a large number of changes. The good news is that after testing, IndexU users can upgrade to the 2.5x versions of WordPress without worry, using the old instructions.

Can’t find variable: onchangeCategories

Bruce — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:56:17 +0000

A few users lately have had issues with add.php giving out errors like the one below

Can’t find variable: onchangeCategories
http://www.yoururl.com/add.php (line 102)

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IndexU Deluxe v1.01 coming soon

Bruce — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:22:03 +0000

In keeping up with bugfixes and to allow users to have the most current version available in the client area, Nicecoder will be releasing IndexU Deluxe v1.01 soon.

There will be no major changes to this version, it is strictly a bugfix release.

To upgrade your site simply upload all files except for the following

application.php

key.php

You can choose to keep your /themes/ directory but if memory serves correctly there was at least one bugfix that included a change in a file in the /themes/ directory.

As always, bringing you the news about IndexU before you can find it anywhere else!

IndexU Deluxe v1.x Edit Guide

Bruce — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:16:37 +0000

I have created a small guide of the most commonly edited areas and where you can edit those areas. It’s a visual guide so it should appeal to most users.

It deals with the most commonly asked question of “where do change x?” Well now you know!

IndexU Deluxe Edit Guide (requires login to blog to function)

IndexU Deluxe Templates

Bruce — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:06:04 +0000

Remember that the best news always hits IndexU Support first!

I just heard from Dody that the IndexU Deluxe templates are nearly complete. He has found some issues with a few of them so they will be delayed a few days while he goes over them and makes sure that they are complete and working properly.

We may see the templates come out by Friday of this week.

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Server test script

Bruce — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:40:11 +0000

Ever wanted to know if your host can handle IndexU before installing it? Well with the use of this little script you can find out.

You could even ask your host to run it for you before you sign up to see if they meet your requirements and send you a screenshot or URL to see the results.

Download it, it’s free!