- Don't forget the instructions: Although installing the script may seem simple to you, not everyone is a programmer. Writing clear and concise instructions on how to get it running is very important to your script's success.
- Include an install file: Often a user will steer clear of a script that requires them to run any SQL commands. Fortunately you can easily do this with PHP, so including a simple install file is always a nice touch.
- Comment your code: One simple thing you can do is to include comments in your code, so if user has any problems they can see what the script is doing easily.
- Keep language separate: If you keep all the wording for your script in a separate file, it is much easier for someone to translate the script into another language. If it is hard coded into the script, this task is much harder and people who do not speak your native language may avoid the script.
- Include an FAQ: If you often get asked the same questions, it would be a good idea to include and FAQ along with your script to answer them before they are asked.