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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2009 12:28
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I am loving the whole Hostgator thing but am terribly frustrated with one part of it...
The first time I uploaded the Wordpress onto a domain, it worked fine, (using Fantastico) but now when I want to do it again with a totally different domain, it is giving me fits....
Like, instead of giving me a log in page to the admin area I just get a whole page of admin-wp files... 
I have asked in the wordpress forum on it...
And then - I had this uduh moment in the shower this morning - I remembered that just maybe someone on here could help me out...
TIA!!!
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Matt Zenittini
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2009 14:35
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It sounds like maybe you have made a mistake in the directory you have installed it in. Using Fantastico, delete your installation and install it into the Root directory =]. If you need help I am on msn.
[email protected]
That should do the trick!.
Good luck =].
Matthew Zenittini
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Matt Zenittini
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2009 14:40
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Just a thought, if you are using the same CPanel to host more than one domain.. You may simply have pointing messed up and not the install?
Just a thought. =].
Try checking where the domain is pointing to and adjust it to the root folder with the index file for the blog.
I am more than happy to help out.. need a little more info I think to discover the problem =].
Matthew Zenittini
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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2009 18:13
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Okay so now I REALLY need to expose my sheer ignorance ... 
Yes, I am using my Cpanel to host more than one domain... so when I install wordpress for a new domain, what IS the root directory that it goes in - like what do I need to put in the 'install in directory' space if my main domain is montanamom5.com but the new domain that I want to install wp on is doohickey.com...
Do I have to worry about what I put in the 'base configuration' box at the bottom??
I tell you, I can write articles and build blogs to beat the band but this techy stuff has me pulling my eyebrows out... if you can help me figure this out, you will be my forever friend.
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Sonni
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2009 18:23
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There are some good install WP videos on youtube on all kinds of things I always look there and usually find my answer. I too have serious issues with tech stuff it has cost me tons of time.
Sonni
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Matt Zenittini
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2009 14:36
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Ok, first of all did you add your domain through addon domains? You do not want to park it you want it to be an addon domain.
Then you need to set up your domain to POINT to a folder in public_html. Whatever you want the folder name to be.. It does not matter, it just has to exist. I normally make the folder the same name as my domain.
When you have that domain pointing to that folder as the home directory whatever you put in that folder will be the home directory. So if you put an index file in that folder when you go to www.doohickey.com your website will show up. =].
So then if you install wordpress to that folder it should all sync fine.
If you have problems with that let me know.
I am fairly experienced with cpanel and hosting more than one domain!.
Hope This Helps You!.... Because I am looking for a forever friend!! Haha.
Good Luck =]
Matthew Zenittini
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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 22 Feb 2009 20:46
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Matt Zenittini: Then you need to set up your domain to POINT to a folder in public_html.
Okay, yes, I added the domain as an addon domain but am not sure how to POINT it as you mentioned....
I'll tell you what - I am going to go in and try to install wordpress again on my domain which is actually http://www.amishlogfurniture.com so maybe if you click on that link - it will help you identify my problem...
Or... it just may work now that I am exposing it to the whole world.lol
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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 22 Feb 2009 20:49
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it didn't work - I still just get a long list of indexes or something... GRRR!
I will work on it again later as I have other stuff to do with my time right now......
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WealthyWAHM
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# Posted: 22 Feb 2009 21:08
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Hmm... that's really strange... When you selected the add on domain to install to, you just selected amishlogfurniture.com and not the amishhomefurniture.MAINDOMAIN.com, right?
Typically I would say seeing the index file list like that would imply that there is no file pointing to that page, but I can see you have an index.php so your domain should automatically pick that up and display it as home.
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mountainmom5
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# Posted: 22 Feb 2009 23:46
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WealthyWAHM: When you selected the add on domain to install to, you just selected amishlogfurniture.com and not the amishhomefurniture.MAINDOMAIN.com, right
yes, that is what I did, but should I have chosen the amishlogfurniture.maindomain.com??
Somewhere I am messing up in getting it pointed in the right direction... sigh... thanks so much though for all your help. I might have to see if I catch Matt on IM tomorrow....
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# Posted: 23 Feb 2009 07:42
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You did the right thing if you simply selected amishlogfurniture.com. 
Sorry I couldn't help more and good luck getting it fixed. 
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Phil Stones
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# Posted: 23 Feb 2009 09:24
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Thanks guys - all this was really useful for me working on my niches today ! cheers !
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A8ch
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# Posted: 23 Feb 2009 09:34
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Hi Mountain,
Did you consider asking Hostgator for technical support on this one?
Hermas
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# Posted: 23 Feb 2009 10:08
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Good point, A8ch! Hostgator Live Chat has helped me out countless times!
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Newbie Shield
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# Posted: 24 Feb 2009 14:00 · Edited by: Newbie Shield
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Hi Mountain,
Only difference between your first domain and any domains after that on your HostGator multiple domains account is that additional domains have their own folder. It'll be in your public_html folder.
You decide where to place WordPress when you run the Fantastico script (auto installer). Be sure to find your new domain name in the first step within the dropdown list.
You have to run the Fantastico script so that it places WordPress in the new folder (named after the new domain).
Do not fill in the "Install in directory" box below it unless you want the word "/blog/" in the url. I wouldn't anyhow.
If that doesn't help, do what Hermas suggests and initiate a live chat with a HostGator Tech via the "Support" area or view the free flash tutorial vids (especially "Using Fantastico" and the "WordPress 2.7" section). Most of the techs are friendly and helpful.
Paid hosting is difficult at first. The trade off is that it offers a heck of a lot more flexibility and capability. That's good news if you know how to look at it ;)
Most people don't realize what they're stepping into when they sign up for paid hosting. It's far more work than they are willing to put in. It's a whole new world. Yet, with a little blood, sweat, tears, and time, it is well worth it.
I feel that you can handle it but you have to figure most of it out alone or you'll never master it. Exhaust every possibility. When you are absolutely stuck, ask the HostGator techs. If they can't help, search hosting forums. If you still can't resolve your issue, seek answers from other related forums.
You COULD keep asking for help on this forum, but you'll only be handicapping yourself. Paid hosting is the big leagues. Mastery is largely dependent upon your willingness to experiment and research until it works - to do almost all of the troubleshooting yourself.
Part of what is behind that is needed competency and confidence building. Only way to do that is to figure stuff out yourself or with minimal assistance after you've tried very hard yourself.
Good luck,
~Newbie Shield~
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