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Develop Safely - Use this NitroScript Snippet to Create Your Own Development Sandbox in LIVE NitroSell WebStores
Written by Dean PetersonI have to work on live NitroSell webstores all the time. And every time I get nervous.
Small tweaks and edits to css or html are usually no big deal. However, when it comes to creating a new javascript widget or editing the sites layouts in the CSS, I definitely start freaking out a bit.
One trick I have found that has saved me stress and has allowed me to develop more freely is to create my own development sandbox with NitroSell's NitroScript language.
Using simple NitroScript conditional statements referencing your username you can load stylesheets and script files without fear of accidentally crippling a site and killing sales.
Obviously you first need to register an account with the webstore and keep your username handy.
{if (getCustomerField('customer_username') eq "MyUserName")}
<link rel="stylesheet" href="/themes/customstylesheet.css" type="text/css" />
<script type="text/javascript" src="/themes/custom.js"></script>
{endIf}
If the site uses email addresses:
{if (getCustomerField('customer_email') eq "myemail@email.com")}
<link rel="stylesheet" href="/themes/customstylesheet.css" type="text/css" />
<script type="text/javascript" src="/themes/custom.js"></script>
{endIf}
After saving the these snippets you can log in and start your work stress free.
Let me know if this is useful or if you have any questions in the comments below.
Website Magazine Article: Best of 2011 - Ecommerce Landing Pages
Written by Dean PetersonGood ecommerce landing pages have:
- Clear call to action links
- Convenient navigation to additional shopping opportunities
- Easy access to important pages such as Shipping and Return Policies
Learning how to build and manage a website takes time and effort. There are a number of podcasts and video casts available. In my opinion, the Boagworld podcast is one of the best.
I love the technical end of web design and deveopment, so much so, I can get easily lost in my HTML,CSS, and JavaScript and forget the main reason for websites exist: Inform and influence the user.
Paul Boag's podcast always bring me back to the bigger picture of what I do. Highly recommended.
I'm an avid podcast listener. Here are a few of shows I consider essential listening.
Enjoy.
