Hello, I need a encoding idea to secure my templates so that it dosen't get easily spread. And only the person who buy's it gets to use it. Maybe i can limit it to one domain? I know the best idea is ioncube, but i am not wanting that now. I want some good encoding ideas. Please reply here. Thanks.
That one domain idea is good, but maybe you could make a list on your site of all the domains who have brought the skin, then the users can see and report if they find a site isn't on this list? It'll be easy for you and your users too!
That's not a clever way, Well..I respect my clients privacy. if they do not want to show they have taken from me, or they have modified it, then it's fine but i want to prevent piracy of my designs. So limiting it to one site idea is best.
Yes. True. For that a tracker is needed. But firstly i need a strong coding that would allow it to be used only on a particular domain.
if you do not want to ioncube it, then you may choose to obfuscate it. I like this method better (since I didn't have ioncube ) I'm using this software to obfuscate my important script (where you can hide your tracking code, etc.). the obfuscated script can run like ordinary script without needing external library.
Make a list of domain somewhere upload the file and then Just add a small code into the template to check if that domain is present in the list and then encode the whole template with ioncube .
Sorry mate, Asked without ioncube, as i do not have the software now. Any other way to encode the list of domains such that it gets allowed on those domains only? This is a good idea, I'll try it and get back to you. Thanks.
Do you want to encode php code, or html template designs? (I'm a bit confused here. sorry) For php encoding, the best so far "available", I found is ioncube. I even made an obfuscator of my own (very strong), but still I was not very confident as you can only change function names, variable names and remove line breaks. It can still be easily reversed to something more readable if not to original code... For HTML designs and templates, your only option "available" I guess is javascript. However it can easily be decoded as the function that decodes the encrypted data is in the html file itself and can be read/reversed by anyone who knows javascript. I think if you want to encode html, it's a waste of time. A better option could be is to offer "free support", or some additional free service if they buy the template from you. Like hosting coupons, adding meta tags/content to template for a cheap price etc... You can also offer an affiliate program so instead of distributing your designs for free, people might become an affiliate and help you promote. There will still be a lot of free distribution, but lesser than otherwise. Thanks
JEET thanks for your reply. Anyone having ioncube here and can help me secure a script that i've made? I can pay a bit for that. Will also need the obfuscate technology to track where it is getting installed and hide the code. Cheers.