My b2evolution Version: 0.9.x
I have added a downloaded skin to use for my blog and followed the instructions posted here: http://manual.b2evolution.net/Installing_skins
However, whenever I try to access my blog to see if any of my posts are live, I get this message: "Please, do not access this page directly." When I use an already-installed [default] skin, I can access the blog just fine.
What can I do to fix this?
Thanks!
Two things: everything in the 0.* generation is obsolete. You REALLY need to upgrade to at least 1.10.3 before getting too comfortable and customized with your blog else it'll only get harder down the road.
Second, and directly to your question: your skin is most likely not compatible with your version. All the skins for 0.9.* are long gone. The only skins available to the world anymore are for the 1.* generation and the 2.* generation.
Sorry friend, but it's already upgrade time.