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In this issue we demonstrate how to configure the latest DotNetNuke v4.4 to produce XHTML compliant code.

We explore the new skinning features in DNN v4.4 looking at DOC TYPES and using DROPDOWNACTIONS.

We have also updated the Simple Red Leaf skin as well as the 'How to reduce and validate the default DotNetNuke CSS' article for v4.4.

In February we upgraded DNN Creative Magazine, so we have documented the steps taken and pitfalls to avoid when undertaking a large upgrade project in DotNetNuke.

Finally, we discuss software piracy and how it can affect the DotNetNuke community.

This issue comes complete with 4 videos.


Tutorials:

Skinning	XHTML Compliant DotNetNuke 4.4 (3 videos – 25min)
	How to select DOC TYPES in DotNetNuke 4.4 (1 video – 9min)
	How to fix the [DROPDOWNACTIONS] token bug in DotNetNuke 4.4.1
	Simple Red Leaf CSS Skin (Updated for DotNetNuke 4.4)
	Reducing the DotNetNuke CSS file sizes (Updated for DotNetNuke 4.4, creates valid CSS code)
	How to Upgrade DotNetNuke v3.x to v4.4.1
	Software Piracy - A Small Business Epidemic

In this issue we explore in detail the core DotNetNuke blog module. We demonstrate the various configuration options available to you, as well as provide real world examples. Supporting the DotNetNuke blog module tutorial are articles covering: What is blogging, blog content and how to promote your blog.

Finally, we demonstrate how to improve a DotNetNuke module by examining the blog module and making changes to the core code. This will enable you to add additional functionality to the core modules.

This issue comes complete with 8 videos.

Tutorials:

Administrators	DotNetNuke Blog Module (8 videos - 82min)
	Blogging - What is a blog?
	Blog Promotion - ‘Blog and Ping’ what is it anyway?
	How to improve a DotNetNuke module (The Blog module)

In this issue we cover working with portals in DotNetNuke. We begin with an introduction to multiple portals in DotNetNuke, starting from the basic concepts, right through to creating parent and child portals within a live DotNetNuke installation.

Following this, we help you to decide on the best portal type to use, with help of a portal considerations PDF mind map.

Once you have got to grips with portals, we introduce you to working with portal aliases and progress onto portal templates and the site wizard. These techniques are useful when installing portals and transferring a portal from a localhost installation to a live website.

Finally, we finish with administering and configuring portals as a Host Super User and demonstrate the variety of options you have available for configuring each portal within your DotNetNuke installation.

This issue comes complete with 7 videos.

Tutorials:

Administrators	DotNetNuke and Multiple Portals
	How to create DotNetNuke Portals (Parent and Child) (3 videos – 25min)
	Portal Considerations (When to use Multiple Portals / Parent / Child or create a new DotNetNuke installation)
	DotNetNuke Portal Aliases (1 video – 11min)
	DotNetNuke Portal Templates and the Site Wizard (1 video – 11min)
	Managing and Configuring Portals as a Host Super User (2 videos – 15min)

We are pleased to announce that we have a very special offer available to any new and current subscribers of DNN Creative Magazine.

DNN Creative Magazine have partnered with FlatBurger.com and we are offering over $1,000 in FREE Pre-Paid DotNetNuke modules and skins!

These products have been hand selected by FlatBurger and represent some of the most popular products currently available for DotNetNuke.

All you have to do is visit this page and subscribe to DNN Creative for just £24 / $44. Once you have access to the site, you will be able to download all of the modules listed below for free.

Please be sure to take advantage of this ASAP as this is a limited time offer and only while supplies last.

Subscribe to DNN Creative Magazine and claim your free modules and skins 

Read further details about this offer

Thanks and Merry Christmas,

Lee Sykes
DNN Creative Magazine

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In this issue we cover troubleshooting techniques for skins. The techniques range from how to quickly find the CSS class that styles an element within your skin, through to live website CSS troubleshooting, in particular looking at Solpart menu and skin design layouts.

Instead of spending hours trying to fix a skin problem, you will be able to solve your problems in a matter of minutes using these techniques.

From skinning we move on to ways of making money with your DotNetNuke website. We outline the various methods you can use with a default installation of DotNetNuke for making money with DotNetNuke.

Following this we have created a detailed tutorial exploring the Vendors section of DotNetNuke 4.3 and 3.3. This covers working with Vendors, Banners and the Affiliates sections of DotNetNuke, along with applying the techniques that we discussed in the ‘How to make money from DotNetNuke’ tutorial.

This issue comes complete with 8 videos.

Tutorials:

Skinning	Troubleshooting DotNetNuke Skins (2 videos – 17min)
Administrators	Working with Vendors, Banners and Affiliates in DotNetNuke (6 videos – 61min)
Articles	How to make money from your DotNetNuke website