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This issue begins with a tutorial on the iFinity URL Master module. The URL Master module is one of the essential modules for your DotNetNuke websites as it creates Search Engine Optimised URLs and eliminates duplicate content from the Search Engines.

The URL Master module allows you to create Human and Search Engine friendly URLs. It lets you replace spaces in URLs with characters you specify, such as hyphens. It allows you to use your own keywords and phrases within the URLs for your DotNetNuke pages, as well as incorporating various options for custom redirects. This module is very useful for eliminating duplicate content and replacing old websites with new DotNetNuke sites.

Next we demonstrate OnyakTech’s Host Commander module. This module provides many useful functions for the Host Super User. With the Host Commander module you can set up scheduled jobs such as SQL queries, view portal statistics for all portals from one area, view the data from the tables in your database, and execute stored procedures.

Following this we have the second part of our new series on 'How to Build a Public Knowledge Base Module' using R2i’s Open Web Studio by Paul Deschenes. In this instalment we explore the actual coding process. We show you how to manually build a module so you can get a full understanding of building a query, using AJAX calls and OWS actions so that you can go on to build your own OWS modules of any type and requirement.

Included with the OWS tutorial this month is a ‘mini’ tutorial on how to import the configuration source code (which we provide with each tutorial) into Open Web Studio.

Finally, we have a podcast covering the latest DotNetNuke News as well as more tips and tricks.

This issue comes complete with 16 Video Tutorials and 1 Podcast!

Tutorials:

Premium Modules:	iFinity URL Master Module (6 videos - 49mins)
	OnyakTech Host Commander Module (4 videos - 35mins)
Module Development Series:	How to Import the Configuration Source Code into Open Web Studio (1 video - 2 mins)
	How to Build Module Interfaces in Open Web Studio – Part 2 of 6 – How to Build a Public Knowledge Base with OWS (5 videos - 41mins)
Podcasts:	DotNetNuke News, SQL Tips for Cleaning DNN Database, DNN 4.9.3, Derek Trauger, Nevoweb (30mins)

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This is a very special issue for us as this month we have reached 400 video tutorials! Also, in this issue we are introducing a new video tutor, Paul Deschenes who will be providing a six part series on how to build a Knowledge Base Module using Open Web Studio.

To open the issue we begin with a tutorial on the OnyakTech SigmaLive Module. The SigmaLive module provides Live Chat functionality for your DotNetNuke website. It allows you to engage in a 1-to-1 chat with your website visitors in real-time. It allows you to instantly provide live help, live support, visitor tracking, and proactive sales for your products and services. It is also possible to configure this module as a chat room.

Next we demonstrate how to use DNN Stuff’s Aggregator Module. This module is a really flexible module as it acts as a tabbed container or can also be used as a localization container for one or more modules. The module allows you to combine several modules together from a page into a tabbed interface and can also display RSS feeds.

Following this we have part one of six for the new series of tutorials on How to Build a Public Knowledge Base Module with R2i’s Open Web Studio by Paul Deschenes. The aim of the series is to introduce the beginner to Open Web Studio and demonstrate how to create a fully functional web application with little or no coding experience required. This tutorial provides an introduction to Open Web Studio where we walk you through installation, the key components, and building your first components with Quick Builder.

Finally, we have two podcasts covering the latest DotNetNuke News as well as more tips and tricks.

This issue comes complete with 14 Video Tutorials and 2 Podcasts!

Tutorials:

Premium Modules:	OnyakTech SigmaLive Module (5 videos - 42mins)
	DNN Stuff Aggregator Module (6 videos - 57mins)
Module Development Series:	An Introduction to R2i Open Web Studio – Part 1 of 6 – How to Build a Public Knowledge Base with OWS (3 videos - 27mins)
Podcasts:	DotNetNuke News, Free Modules, Working With Emails, Quick Tips (26mins) DotNetNuke News, DNN Creative 400 Videos, Paul Deschenes, R2i OWS, Google Maps, Quantcast (34mins)

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In this issue we demonstrate how to use DataSprings Opt In Email module and how email can be a powerful tool for obtaining and maintaining new clients and customers.

Firstly we demonstrate how you can use DataSprings Opt In Email module effectively. This module provides the same and even more functionality than you would expect from a third party ESP (Email Service Provider). ESP’s are third party companies that handle the sending of bulk emails on behalf of others, with DataSprings Opt In Email Module we put the control back in your hands.

This is the final part of our look into DataSprings Modules and we tie all the related tutorials from the previous issue together with an article on how to improve email deliverability and get the most out of your subscriber mailing list.

The article takes you through the steps needed to create a high quality mailing list so you know you are getting your message out to the right people and you are maximising the exposure of your website.

Using the knowledge gained from this and previous issues you now have all the tools you need to create high quality email campaigns for marketing your websites.

For the final item in this issue we have our latest podcast from our DotNetNuke News series.

This issue comes complete with 10 Video Tutorials and 1 Podcast!

Tutorials:

Premium Modules:	DataSprings Opt In Email Module (10 videos - 83mins)
Administrators:
	How to Improve Email Newsletter Deliverability
Podcasts:	DotNetNuke News, DNN Professional, Active Social, Social Networking, Book Releases (35mins)

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In this issue we demonstrate how to upgrade DotNetNuke. We demonstrate how to use the Auto Merge Method for upgrading versions 4.6.2+ and the Manual Method for all versions of DotNetNuke. We also continue with the DataSprings Dynamic Forms module tutorials, this time we cover Completion Events and using Third Party Email Services.

First of all we cover DataSprings Dynamic Forms Completion Events. We take you through how to create a Dynamic Form Completion Event and show you how Completion Events can be used to redirect a user to a URL or page, send an email, add a user to a DNN security role and execute SQL and HTTP Post; which enables you to post data from your form to another URL.

Following this we demonstrate how Completion Events can be used to send user details to a third party email newsletter service such as AWeber.

Next we show you how to upgrade DotNetNuke using the Auto Merge Method which is available from version 4.6.2 onwards. This method of upgrading is much easier and quicker than it was in previous versions of DotNetNuke. This tutorial demonstrates the steps required to upgrade live DotNetNuke websites from v4.6.2 to v4.9.1 and then onto v5+.

We also demonstrate how to upgrade DotNetNuke using the Manual Method. This method of upgrading will work for any version of DotNetNuke and this is the method you have to use for upgrading any version below 4.6.2.

To complete this issue we have our latest podcast from our DotNetNuke News series.

This issue comes complete with 10 Video Tutorials and 1 Podcast!

Tutorials:

Premium Modules:	DataSprings Dynamic Forms Completion Events (2 videos - 17mins)
	How to Create an Email Opt-In Form with a Third Party Email Service (AWeber) using DataSprings Dynamic Forms (2 videos - 18mins)
Administrators:	How to Upgrade DotNetNuke (Auto Merge Method) (3 videos - 30mins)
	How to Upgrade DotNetNuke (Manual Method) (3 videos - 33mins)
Podcasts:	DotNetNuke News, Codeplex, Bingway Free Trial, Page Rank, DNN Creative Subscriptions (27mins)

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In this issue we explore DataSprings Dynamic Forms module, this is a very powerful module for quickly and easily building complex forms in DotNetNuke.

We begin with a Quick Start Guide, where we show you the basic principles of the Dynamic Forms module and how, in a matter of minutes, you can create simple forms for collecting data from your website visitors.

We then demonstrate how you can show and hide form fields dependant on responses from other fields with Question Events. Question Events make your forms very flexible and user friendly as they only display form fields that are relevant to the user filling out their details.

Next we show you how you can view the data that the Dynamic Forms module captures, how to setup a message to display when a user clicks on the submit button and how to import and export forms that you have created into other Dynamic Forms Modules.

Still on the subject of forms, we also have an article covering the 20 Best Practice Tips for creating forms.

Following this we have an article on how to use Favicons within DotNetNuke. Favicons are a great way to make your site stand out from a long list of bookmarked pages and give your site a more personal touch. We show you how to create a favicon from scratch, how to create a favicon from an existing image and how to attach the favicon.ico file to your DotNetNuke website.

To finish the issue off we have a podcast from our regular DotNetNuke News series.

This issue comes complete with 10 Video Tutorials, 2 Articles and 1 Podcast!

Tutorials:

Administrators:	DataSprings Dynamic Forms Quick Start Guide (6 videos - 49mins)
	DataSprings Dynamic Forms Question Events (2 videos - 20mins)
	DataSprings Dynamic Forms Data Management (2 videos - 13mins)
Administrators:	20 Best Practice Tips for Creating Forms
	Using Favicons within DotNetNuke
Podcasts:	DotNetNuke News, DNN Funding, R2i OWS, OnyakTech Soma Elite (21mins)

View issue 40 to download all of the videos in one zip file