Openx Market 500 error Fix for cpanel servers
At times when I install OpenX on a cpanel server, after log out, then back in, on a new installation, I will receive a error: 500 server error.
Internal Server Error
The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.
The infamous “500 internal server error” . The server leaving you with no real clues as to what actaully happened,
This is usually caused by permissions defined in
/openx/lib/OX/Plugin/PluginManager.php on line 52 .
Make sure they are defined correctly for your enviroment.
see more for helpful file permissions script.
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File permission problems (UID:99)
It has come to my attention that some host seem a bit out dated and perhaps a bit unsecured as per files users and permissions. I am still researching it myself and looking for a solution that could possible fit all host. Until then if you encounter file permissions problems hopefully this will help.
OpenX Stats Problem
OpenX Delivery Security Update
I have been dealing with the stats being off for advertisers and publishers with a few clients for the last month. It seems the OpenX team has located the source of the problem and released a patch. Read more
OpenX "INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE"
Openx Invocation Tags Requiring Random Numbers
One of least understood and most often asked questions in regards to the OpenX banner invocation code must be the “INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE” placed within the image, java and iframe invocation codes by OpenX.
This post will attempt to clarify this and give you some simple examples as to implementing on your site Read more
Google Like Text Ads Using OpenX
I have had a lot of people ask me if its possible to use OpenX to show google like text ads. My reply is usually it should be easier than you think. Just create some text ads and add a little style.
I haven’t seen any in practice yet so I took a moment to create an example for those that would like to show ads similar to google. Read more
