how do i build a page with that script? i want to build my own page, add in an article, and then integrate that script (a form) in the page. assume complete newbie skills.
If you bought a complete product creating a database, user, installing the tables and uploading the files should get you up and running. If your script did not include the table dump I hope you did not pay much for it. I usually charge about $10 to set one. Some others may charge less or do it for free even. Your domain will need to be up and working before the script can be properly installed. Edit: I read cms. duh you sais SMS. It might be as simple as uploading the files. Does it even use a database?
yes there is a database, and i have no idea how to do it. i just stare at the files sitting on the hard disk right now.
Hmm... you bought a custom (not necessarily 'widespread') script, yet you come asking here for help? I would have guessed that the person you paid would support you!
Agreed. Usually if you buy something that's even a bit tailored you'll be able to get the designer to help you out if you're stuck.
There should be a readme file which contains instructions for setting up the script. Failing that, you might find the following general advice helpful. Since your script uses a database, you will ned to enter the admin panel for your website and create a database which the script can use. Take note of the database name and the name and password of the use who can access the database. There will be some kind of configuration file that came with the script. Near the top of the configuration script or file will be variables which require you to enter those three pieces of information. They might be $database ="" and $database_user = "" and $database_user_pw = "" There should also be some kind of install or configuration script which you run from your brower after installing the files in your web site directory. That script should handle creating the tables in the database and getting the script up and running in a default state. Normally after a successful install, you would delete that file and/or the install directory. If that all suceeds, then you would normally need to go about editing the templates to match the look and feel of your website. The files you edit might be named something like "header.tpl" and "footer.tpl". You may also need to edit any *.css file if you want to change the fonts and/or colors in the document. There are very few scripts which are deigned to make it easy for a noobie with no programming and/or design skills to set up and completely modify a website. Maybe you have bought one which does, even though you are having trouble getting going.