This drop shows how to add extra fields to existing content types (such as blog posts) using the Content Construction Kit (CCK) module in Drupal 6. 

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This video provides an overview of the taxonomy features in Drupal. Taxonomy allows you to categorize, tag and organize the content on your site.

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From time to time people will ask me questions about problems they are having with content not displaying properly in nodes. Site developers may have problems displaying images, javascript, flash and php code. The problem is usually related to the input format chosen when publishing the node. The following video provides a very detailed look at how input formats work within Drupal.

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Input Format Basics

There are three "out of the box" input formats for Drupal. These formats can be found on your site at admin/settings/filters.

1. Filtered HTML - This format allows very basic text input and some HTML. This is a good format for comments and user generated content since it limits the ability of the user to add malicious code to the node.
2. Full HTML - This format allows the full range of HTML tags including <embed> codes that are typically used for inserting widgets or embedded videos. This is my preferred format as a site administrator for creating all nodes and blocks on my sites. You can open this up to site users but it's recommended only for logged in users that have accounts at your site.
3. PHP Code -  This format allows the posting of PHP code. This is used to customize the nodes on your site. There is a gallery of PHP snippets on Drupal.org where you can find examples thay may help extend the features of your site. This is a format that should only be available to admin users of the site. Opening up the PHP format to users jeopardizes the security of the site. So take great care when using this format.

The input formats in Drupal are highly customizable so you're not stuck with the exact formats that come standard with Drupal. Since these input formats greatly effect how and what content is posted to your site it is definitely a worthwhile investment of time to get to know them better.

This video provides step-by-step instructions on upgrading Drupal core.

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I conducted this interview a few months ago at DrupalCampNYC. Arthur Foelsche from Civic Actions talks about the future of Drupal modules that assist with the publishing of rich media. Arthur is the lead developer of the Media Mover module, XSPF Playlist, FLV Media Player and others that greatly assist with the publishing of video on Drupal sites.

This video shows you how to display content from RSS and Atom feeds on your site by using the core aggregator module. Includes instructions on how to display imported feed items in a block.

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This video explains triggers and actions which are new features in Drupal 6. Triggers and actions allow site administrators to automate tasks based on actions that occur on your Drupal site. For example, when a user adds a new comment to a node (the trigger) you can send an email (the action) to a specified address.

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This video shows you how to install the FCKeditor on Drupal 6.

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This video gives you a very basic introduction to the views module in Drupal 6.

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This video provides an overview of some of the new features included in Drupal 6. Includes a walk through of the installation process.