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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.
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8 min readTo create a plugin in October CMS, you can follow these steps:Start by navigating to the plugins directory in your October CMS installation. It is typically located at plugins in the root folder of your website. Inside the plugins directory, create a new folder with the desired name of your plugin. This folder will serve as the container for all your plugin files. Within the new plugin folder, create a file named Plugin.php.
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8 min readTo set up user authentication in October CMS, you can follow these steps:First, open your October CMS project in your code editor. Navigate to the "config" folder, and find the "auth.php" file. Open the "auth.php" file and locate the "model" section. Here, you can specify the model class that represents your user. By default, October CMS uses the "RainLab\User\Models\User" model. Next, you need to configure the user component.
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6 min readCreating a contact form in October CMS involves several steps. Here is a brief overview of the process:Install October CMS: First, you need to install October CMS on your server or local environment. Follow the official documentation for installation instructions. Create a new Page or Layout: Decide where you want to display your contact form, either on a new page or an existing layout. Create a new page or open the layout file using a code editor.
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6 min readTo create a blog in October CMS, you need to follow these steps:Install October CMS: Download and install the October CMS on your server. Ensure you have a compatible server environment (e.g., PHP, MySQL). Log in to the Backend: Access the backend of your October CMS installation by appending "/backend" to your website URL (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com/backend). Enter your admin credentials to log in.
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8 min readPartials in October CMS templates are a way to reuse sections of code that are used in multiple template files. They allow for modularity and abstraction in the template structure, making it easier to change and maintain the code.To use partials in October CMS templates, you can follow these steps:Create a partial file: Start by creating a partial file with the extension .htm. This file will contain the reusable section of code. The file can be named based on its purpose or functionality.
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9 min readOctober CMS is a content management system that allows developers to create and manage websites easily. To create a layout in October CMS, follow these steps:Start by logging into the October CMS backend where you can manage your website's content. Navigate to the "Pages" section and click on "Layouts" on the left-hand side. Click on the "Create" button to start creating a new layout. Give your layout a name and optional description to help you identify it later.