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9 min readTo create a custom form in October CMS, you can follow these steps:First, you need to create a new plugin in October CMS. Plugins are used to extend the functionality of the CMS.Inside your plugin, create a new file for your form. This can be done in the "components" directory of your plugin.Define your form component by extending the Cms\Classes\ComponentBase class. This class provides the necessary functionality to create components in October CMS.
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10 min readTo optimize performance in October CMS, there are several techniques and best practices that you can follow.Enable caching: Caching can greatly improve performance by storing frequently accessed data or rendered pages in memory. Enable the built-in caching feature in October CMS to speed up page loading times. Use a caching plugin: Besides the default caching feature, you can further enhance performance by using caching plugins specifically designed for October CMS.
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5 min readSetting up a multi-language website in October CMS allows you to cater to a wider audience by providing content in multiple languages. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it:Install October CMS: Begin by downloading and installing October CMS on your web server. Follow the documentation provided by October CMS to complete the installation. Install RainLab.Translate plugin: In order to manage multiple languages, you need to install the RainLab.Translate plugin.
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9 min readTo update October CMS to the latest version, follow these steps:Backup your Website:Before starting any update, it is essential to back up your website files and the database. This ensures that you have a working copy of your website in case anything goes wrong during the update process.Check the Changelog: 2. Visit the October CMS website and check the changelog to identify the latest version available.
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10 min readTo create a custom widget in October CMS, follow these steps:Start by logging into the October CMS backend.Navigate to the "CMS" section and click on "Widgets."Click on the "Create New" button to create a new widget.In the "Name" field, provide a unique name for your widget. This will be used to identify it in the backend.In the "Code" field, enter a unique code for your widget. This code should be lowercase and can include underscores.
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10 min readThe RainLab Blog plugin is a powerful tool that allows you to add a blog functionality to your October CMS website. Here are the steps to use the RainLab Blog plugin:Install the plugin: Log in to your October CMS backend, go to "Settings" and select "Updates & Plugins". Click on the "Install plugins" tab and search for "RainLab.Blog". Install the plugin and then click on "Return to plugins".
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8 min readTo add images and files to a page in October CMS, follow these steps:Log in to the October CMS backend and navigate to the page you want to add images or files to.Click on the "Content" tab or any relevant section for editing the content.Find the content editor toolbar, usually located at the top of the editor.Look for an icon that represents adding images or files. It may appear as an image or a paperclip. Click on this icon.A file manager or uploader will pop up.
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6 min readIn October CMS, creating and managing permissions is an essential part of controlling user access to different portions of your website or application. Permissions determine what actions users can perform, what pages they can access, and what features they can use.To create and manage permissions in October CMS, you need to follow these steps:Define Permissions: First, you need to define the permissions that you want to apply to your user roles.
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14 min readIn order to implement SEO best practices in October CMS, there are a few key steps you can follow:Use a clean URL structure: Ensure that your CMS is set up to generate clean and search engine friendly URLs for your webpages. This means avoiding the use of unnecessary parameters or characters and including relevant keywords in the URL. Optimize meta tags: Meta tags such as title and description play a crucial role in SEO.
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9 min readTo customize the navigation menu in October CMS, you follow these steps:Open your October CMS project in your preferred code editor.Navigate to the directory "config" and open the "cms.php" file.Find the 'navigation' array in the file. This array contains the configuration for your navigation menu.You can customize the menu by adding or removing menu items. Each item in the 'navigation' array represents a menu item.
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9 min readAJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a technique used to send and receive data from a server without reloading the whole webpage. In October CMS, AJAX is commonly used to create dynamic and interactive user interfaces.To use AJAX in October CMS, you can follow these steps:Define a route: In your plugin's Plugin.php file, define a route using the register() method. This route will handle AJAX requests. Create a JavaScript file: Create a JavaScript file (e.g., my-script.