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Building Websites with e107

Building Websites with e107

By : Tad Boomer
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Building Websites with e107

Building Websites with e107

By: Tad Boomer
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Overview of this book

e107 is a PHP-based content management system that uses the popular open source MySQL database system for content storage. e107 is released under the terms of the GNU General Public License and is completely free, totally customizable and in constant development. It is an ideal tool for developing small to large dynamic community websites, intra company portals, corporate portals, weblogs and much more. It has a large, enthusiastic, and helpful community of users.If you want to create a powerful, fully-featured website in no time, this book is for you. This book will help you explore e107, putting you in the picture of what it offers, and how to go about building a site with the system. The book covers all the core features of e107, and it is thorough and incremental tutorial approach it gives you the understanding to experiment with advanced features and customization.
Table of Contents (12 chapters)
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Preface
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Preface
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What This Book Covers
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What You Need for This Book
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Conventions
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Reader Feedback
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Customer Support
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1. An Introduction to e107
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1. An Introduction to e107
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History of Content Management Systems
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How a Content Management System Works
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Brief History of e107
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The People Who Make e107 Possible
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Summary
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2. Installing e107
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2. Installing e107
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Requirements
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Operating System Requirements
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Installing e107
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Uploading e107 to Your Server
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Setting File Permissions
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Running the Installation Script
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Securing Your Installation
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Upgrading an Existing e107 Installation
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Troubleshooting Common Installation Problems
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Summary
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3. Setting Site Preferences
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3. Setting Site Preferences
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The e107 Front End
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The e107 Back End
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Creating the Front Page
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Summary
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4. Customizing the Look and Feel of Your Site
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4. Customizing the Look and Feel of Your Site
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What is a Theme?
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Understanding the Theme Layout
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Psychology of Color
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Selecting a Theme
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Customizing Layout
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The WYSIWYG Editor
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The File Upload Manager
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Creating Menu Items Using the Custom Page/Menu Tool
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Customizing Our Site
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5. Customizing Your Site for e-Commerce with Plugins
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5. Customizing Your Site for e-Commerce with Plugins
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Introduction to Plugins
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Banner Plugin
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Shopping Cart Plugin
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Plugin
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6. Customizing Your Site for Business with Plugins
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6. Customizing Your Site for Business with Plugins
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User Class
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The Forum Plugin
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The Poll Plugin
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Changing Themes for a More Professional Business Appearance
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Summary
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7. Adding Content to e107
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7. Adding Content to e107
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Content Management Plugin
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The Coppermine Plugin
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8. Information Dissemination
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8. Information Dissemination
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The Newsletter Plugin
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Event Calendar Plugin
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RSS Plugin
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Search Engines
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9. Maintenance, Optimization, and Security
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9. Maintenance, Optimization, and Security
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Database Utilities
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Security
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A. Resources
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e107 Resources
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Index
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Index

The Poll Plugin

The Poll plugin is another core plugin. It is not only a fun way to garner participation on our site but a valuable tool in collecting information. You will see in this chapter and in Chapter 7 that it can be integrated into other plugins like the Forums Plugin and Content Management. Since this is a core plugin, which was loaded as part of the e107 upload, the installation is easy.

  1. Log in as administrator.
  2. Select the Plugin Manager from the main menu (top left) or by the Plugin Manager icon.
  3. Scroll down to Poll and select Install.
  4. Select Configure as shown below:
    The Poll Plugin

Now we can configure our first poll. When you have clicked Configure a screen as shown in the screenshot on the next page appears.

  • Poll Question: This field allows you to enter the poll question. We will enter, What Type of Pet Do You Own?.
  • In the Options field enter the following:
    • Dog
    • Cat
    • Bird
    • Reptile
    • Other
  • Allow multiple choices: This field will enable you to add multiple choices since some people might have different...
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