Features: A-Z Index

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Administration Zone

Administration Zone

B

Banners

Banners

C

Calendar

Calendar

Catalogues

Catalogues

Chatrooms and IM

Chatrooms and IM

Community features

Community features

Content Sharing

Content Sharing

Conversr Forums

Conversr Forums

Conversr Topic Polls

Conversr Topic Polls

D

Design without barriers

Design without barriers

Downloads

Downloads

E

Ease of Use

Ease of Use

eCommerce and Subscriptions

eCommerce and Subscriptions

Extendable

Extendable

F

Featured Content

Featured Content

G

Galleries

Galleries

I

Installation

Installation

Integration

Integration

L

Localisation

Localisation

M

Membership

Membership

N

News and Blogs

News and Blogs

Newsletters

Newsletters

P

Parental Controls

Parental Controls

Performance

Performance

Points

Points

Privacy Tools

Privacy Tools

Q

Quizzes and Surveys

Quizzes and Surveys

R

Rich Media

Rich Media

S

Search Engine Optimisation

Search Engine Optimisation

Searching

Searching

Security

Security

Spam Protection

Spam Protection

Stay on Top

Stay on Top

Structure / Navigation

Structure / Navigation

Support Tickets

Support Tickets

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Template Programming Language

Template Programming Language

Testing tools

Testing tools

Themeing tools

Themeing tools

Third party integration

Third party integration

W

Warnings / Moderation

Warnings / Moderation

Web Pages

Web Pages

Web standards

Web standards

Website Polls

Website Polls

White-labeling (Debranding)

White-labeling (Debranding)

Wiki+

Wiki+

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Question What are orphaned pages and how should I handle them?
Answer Orphaned pages are pages that exist within the Wiki+ database but are not linked to the main tree structure. These pages are not accessible through the tree navigation but can still be reached through direct links or cross-linking.

Orphaned pages are not necessarily problematic. They can be intentional if you prefer to link pages using the wiki-style syntax instead of a rigid tree hierarchy. You have the flexibility to choose the linking method that best suits your content organization.
Question How can I create and organize pages in Wiki+?
Answer Pages in Wiki+ can be created in several ways:
  • Referencing them in the child-list of an existing page.
  • Using the special Comcode syntax [[pagename]] to create inline links, which automatically generates new pages when accessed.
  • Utilizing the "Edit tree" button visible on Wiki+ pages to add child pages directly.
The tree structure can be easily manipulated through the same interface, allowing you to arrange pages in a hierarchy that suits your needs.
Question How does Wiki+ differ from a regular wiki?
Answer While Wiki+ shares similarities with traditional wikis, it provides two key distinctions:
  • Optional Post Contributions: Wiki+ allows users to contribute short snippets of information (posts) directly on pages, enriching the content without formally editing the page itself. This feature is optional and can be enabled or disabled as needed.
  • Optional Tree Structure: Unlike standard wikis that rely solely on cross-linking, Composr's Wiki+ offers the flexibility of organizing pages within a hierarchical tree structure. This structure can be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to cross-linking.
Question What is Wiki+?
Answer Wiki+ is a feature in Composr that allows you to create a collaborative, tree-structured database of information. It functions similarly to a traditional wiki but offers enhanced features such as post contributions, a hierarchical structure, and moderation capabilities.
Question Are there other Composr features helpful for support?
Answer Yes, features like:
  • Staff-only replies in the Support Ticket system enable private communication among support staff.
  • Notifications for new tickets, replies, or feedback ensure timely responses.
  • Blocks like main_contact_us provide a simplified front-end for ticket creation.
  • Forum moderation tools help manage support discussions effectively.
Question Can I integrate a dedicated issue management system with Composr?
Answer While Composr doesn't have a built-in issue tracker, a non-bundled addon (cms_homesite_tracker) provides an integrated, modified version of Mantis. Additionally, the Support Ticket system can function as a basic private issue tracker using features like Post Templates.
Question How can I restrict access to the support system to specific users?
Answer Utilize Composr's page access permissions to control who can access the Support Ticket page. This ensures only authorized users can submit support requests.

You can also control permissions based on ticket type when adding or editing a ticket type. Make sure if you go this route that the Support Ticket page permissions are very liberal (e.g. allow anyone to access, or just restrict to guests if you will never allow guests to make tickets). Otherwise, some people cannot make tickets even if they have permission on the type.
Question What are Post Templates and how are they beneficial for support?
Answer Post Templates are predefined text blocks that can be used as templates for new forum posts. They are particularly useful in support scenarios by:
  • Providing quick responses to common questions.
  • Ensuring consistency in staff responses.
  • Saving time and effort for staff.

Post Templates can be configured to be the default post in specific forums or restricted to certain user groups.

Go to Admin Zone > Structure > Forums > Post Templates.
Question How does Composr handle email integration for support?
Answer Composr can integrate with email for ticket management, assuming certain requirements are met:
  • PHP IMAP extension installed.
  • Functional PHP mail command (local SMTP server or configured Windows SMTP settings).
  • Active system scheduler (Cron).

With email integration, users can submit tickets via email, and staff can reply through the system. Composr cleans up email text for ticket clarity and allows forwarding emails to the integrated address for efficient handling.
Question How can I categorize and prioritize support requests?
Answer Support Ticket System: Utilize support ticket types, managed in the Admin Zone > Setup > Support tickets. Staff can set individual notifications for different types.

Discussion Forums: Create dedicated subforums for different support categories or priority levels.

Feedback System: The content to which the feedback is attached implicitly categorizes it. For prioritization, subforums can be used.

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Question What are the advantages of using the Support Ticket system over the Discussion Forums?
Answer While both systems can be used for support, the Support Ticket system provides advantages like:
  • Separating replies into individual tickets.
  • Ticket assignment to specific staff members.
  • Tracking who has read a ticket.
  • Private replies between staff members.
  • Filtering tickets by type.
  • Automatic ticket creation, unlike manually creating forum topics.
  • Conflict detection when multiple staff are working on the same ticket.
  • Real-time alerts and display updates upon ticket replies.
Question How can Composr be used as a support desk tool?
Answer Composr offers three main systems for providing online support:

1. Support Ticket System: This system allows users to submit tickets and staff to respond, track, and resolve them. It features email notifications, ticket categorization and prioritization, staff assignment, and attachment support.

2. Discussion Forums: Conversr, Composr's built-in forum software, can be utilized for support by creating dedicated forums or subforums. Features like post templates and multi-moderations enhance support capabilities.

3. Feedback System: This system allows for comments on various content types, facilitating support directly related to that content.
Question How can I access the raw data behind the statistics graphs?
Answer Every graph in Composr offers a spreadsheet export option. This allows you to download the data in a spreadsheet format, enabling detailed manual review or further analysis using third-party tools.
Question How are time zones handled in Composr statistics?
Answer All times in Composr statistics are displayed according to the configured website time zone, regardless of visitor or user account time zones. While this is a limitation due to pre-computation, some graphs displaying hourly stats and country filtering offer insights into local times for manual analysis.
Question What are the limitations of pre-computed statistics in Composr?
Answer Pre-computed statistics introduce certain limitations:
  • Filtering constraints: Limits filtering options to those incorporated in the data structure.
  • Historical data limitation: To maintain site stability, statistics older than 31 days aren't pre-processed. This may lead to data gaps if the system scheduler malfunctions or statistical data is manually deleted.
Question Why does Composr use pre-computed statistics?
Answer Composr generates statistics from pre-computed data for several reasons:
  • GDPR compliance: Prevents indefinite storage of raw (potentially personal) data while preserving historical statistics.
  • Computational efficiency: Avoids real-time execution of complex calculations, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Scalability: Handles vast amounts of data without performance degradation.
  • Responsiveness: Enables quick and seamless statistics browsing and filtering.
  • Data accessibility: Makes generated data readily available for other Composr components.
Question What are KPIs and how are they used in Composr?
Answer KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are specific measurements selected for marketing analysis. In Composr, time-series graphs can be added as KPIs. They offer several benefits:
  • Quick reference: Available on the Admin Zone dashboard staff checklist.
  • Target setting: Allows setting targets against KPIs, visualized on graphs and in overview summaries.
  • Notifications: Staff members receive regular notifications regarding target achievement status.
Question How can I perform split testing in Composr?
Answer Split testing in Composr involves combining tracking codes with events. The simplest approach utilizes Tempcode:
  • Random tracking code: Choose a random tracking code from a set and activate it for the user session.
  • Conditional output: Generate different content variations based on the active tracking code.
Subsequently, you can analyze event success rates based on the assigned tracking codes, utilizing both inbuilt events and custom-created events.
Question What is the purpose of tracking codes in Composr?
Answer Tracking codes help you identify the sources driving user sessions to your website or associate specific split testing variations with users. Composr offers integrated referral tracking through various means:
  • URL parameter: The _t URL parameter can contain any custom tracking code, automatically registered by the stats addon.
  • Recommend addon: This addon automatically includes tracking codes for the referral source, referring member, and the referred page.
  • Member joining: When a referred member joins, the referring member receives points and a friend request.
  • Referrals addon: Allows manual tracking code input upon joining and facilitates a referrer reward system.
  • Stats addon: Generates graphs of tracking codes, including conversion rate measurements.
  • User lookup tool: Allows checking if a user accessed the site via a tracking code.
  • Tempcode integration: Inject tracking codes into Tempcode using symbols like {$SET_TRACKING_CODE,some code} or {$SPLIT_TEST,some code,some other code}.
Question What are the different ways to track events in Composr?
Answer Composr offers various methods for tracking events:
  • Inbuilt events: Automatically recorded for actions like form submissions, purchases, newsletter signups, etc.
  • Tempcode symbol: Use the {$LOG_STATS_EVENT,event} symbol within your templates to track events when the template is displayed.
  • JavaScript function: Employ the $cms.statsEventTrack JavaScript function to track events from within your JavaScript code.
  • HTML data attribute: Add data-click-stats-event-track="{ category: 'some event', nativeTracking: true }" to HTML elements. This method acts as a wrapper for the JavaScript function.
  • URL wrapping: Wrap URLs in links using the {$STATS_TRACK_URL,URL,event} symbol. This approach records events via a redirection script and doesn't rely on JavaScript.

The JavaScript and HTML data attribute methods can also be integrated with Google Analytics events.