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Hi,
I am entirely new to Concrete 5, but have two sites that I need to start and would like to use C5. One site is already live and wants a redesign. Is there an easy way to build the C5 site in a temp directory and let the client view and then move it "live" when its all approved? Whats the best way to do that?
Any opinion on whether I should install the new version of C5 or use the prior version?
Thank you!!
I am entirely new to Concrete 5, but have two sites that I need to start and would like to use C5. One site is already live and wants a redesign. Is there an easy way to build the C5 site in a temp directory and let the client view and then move it "live" when its all approved? Whats the best way to do that?
Any opinion on whether I should install the new version of C5 or use the prior version?
Thank you!!
Welcome to Concrete5. Glad you decided to give it a go. If you are starting to make sites with C5, definitely use the newest version (currently 5.5.1). That is your best option moving forward.
You can certainly develop your site in a temporary directory on your server (say example.com/development) and then move your site later by following these instructions:
http://www.concrete5.org/documentation/installation/moving_a_site/...
You can also develop locally using MAMP or XAMPP. If you use Windows, read my post about what you should do there before installing:
http://adamjohnsondesign.com/index.php/blog/working-with-concrete5-...
Hope that helps. If you have any questions about themeing, this is a great reference article:
http://www.concrete5.org/documentation/how-tos/designers/making-a-t...