www.Naeem.co.za

Recently 2 of my wordpress powered websites were hacked.  Not really taken down like traditional hacks but rather some random code or script was injected into the header and/or footer areas of the site.  Both websites  are on separate web hosts and in both cases sites were running wordpress 2.8 (not the latest one)

One solution is to delete ALL folders & files in your wordpress site but save the WP-Content Folder & wp-config.php file. Upload the new wordpress files and run the upgrade utility in your admin login area.
In essence this is how you manually upgrade your site
However sometimes your theme files could also be infected so running an upgrade would not help. (more…)

Recently I have been subjected to a spate of emails and telephone calls from friends and strangers asking me to host their website.  I’m no web hosting guru, and do not plan to be one.  Yes I have a the odd dedicated server, shared hosting and so on which I use to host my own sites and a few close clients.

Everyone else? Allow me to recommend a few companies.  The first two I can personally testify to their excellent service and competitive pricing.  You get what you pay for and the $1.99 rubbish from the so called companies, well that can only end badly. (more…)

A non profit website for a non profit hajj & umrah foundation. Khitmatul Awaam

Khitmatul Awaam Services started a few months ago offering South African muslims an affordable hajj & umrah tour package. Their volunteers consist of learned Islamic scholars, doctors, lawyers & other professionals.  I was fortunate enough to be a part of the team and setup their website.

Once again, I have used WordPress as the CMS for their online presence. The ‘blog’ function of wordpress acts as their official press office, while a few static pages give visitors an overview of the foundation.

The response has been phenomenal. Rumour has it that the Saudi officials, so impressed by their professionalism & image, might appoint them as a second Hajj accreditor for 2009. Making them a modern & transparent opponent to the SAHUC foundation. If SAHUC & KASA had to compare websites, Kasa wins it outright

Visit http://www.kasa.org.za

With the 2010 World Cup looming, anyone and everyone is seeking to capitalise on this business boom. Enter SoccerStuff.co.za – born out of the import & marketing muscle of Autostyle Motorsport.  We carved this niche with several of our corporate suppliers asking us to source products for them.

Website:
Like most of my recent web projects, SoccerStuff.co.za runs on wordpress which I have modified a theme to act as a CMS website.  Ironically we are not even using the core blog feature of WordPress.  The site is filled with static content. WordPress simply allowed me for a quicker & cost effective rollout of a CMS system.

Design
I went for the cliche green grass design but gave it a modern facelift (did someone say web 2.0?) – Thanks to SXC.hu I scored some free vector graphics and mashed it all up to create the logo, header & splash page.

Visit www.SoccerStuff.co.za – We Got Balls!

I always believe, any career that you choose, any skill that you develop and learn – you should apply it for the greater good. Money should not be the sole purpose of your skills & career.

Earlier this year a company called Khatmatul Awaam started, they aim to offer a non-profit Hajj & Umrah travel agency.  I commend their efforts and encourage the public to show their support. Even if you do not book trips through them, merely a thumbsup and complimentary email will raise their spirit and score you some reward.

I’m glad to be a part of this project and sincerely hope my contribution of a full blow wordpress powered website will be a boost to their project & ideaology.

I will post a full link as soon as their content is up.