Contributors: A-Z Index
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Allen Ellis | Founder |
Original designer for ocPortal Also conceived and coded the Theme Wizard and Point Store Son of one of the early inventors of Internet protocols (Usenet, aka Internet newsgroups) Token non-brit |
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Chris Graham | Founder |
Original developer of ocPortal, former lead developer of Composr CMS Masters degree in Computer Science from The University Of Sheffield Undertaken work for over 15 FTSE-100 companies, as well as many small and mid-sized organisations. Includes a number of banks and major brands. |
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Chris Warburton | developer for ocProducts |
Made some key contributions to ocPortal |
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Haydn Maidment | project manager for ocProducts |
None available |
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Jim Davidson | contributor |
written many tutorials via Arvixe |
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Patrick Schmalstig | Lead Developer |
Joined Chris Graham behind the scenes in the development of Composr CMS in 2016. Took on the lead developer role in 2023 when Chris Graham stepped back to attend to his new lifestyle changes. Spearheaded the development of Composr CMS v11 and the new website, Composr.app. Formed the company PDStig, LLC to take on professional support and development for Composr CMS users especially after the discontinuation of ocProducts, Ltd. |
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Philip Withnall | Early Developer |
Coded the chatroom, blogging support, the analytics system, and OcCLE (now Commandr) Masters Degree in Computer Science degree from The University Of Cambridge Other work has included helping out with Firefox, and ongoing work on GNOME |
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Robert Goacher | Founder |
Ran some of the early websites where ocPortal came from Technically the original developer of ocPortal, in that he wrote the first few lines of code Heavily involved in the feature design process Hosted some of our early meet-ups |
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Steve Jarvis | project manager for ocProducts |
Wrote many tutorials via Arvixe |
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Newest 10 Entries
Question | How are time zones handled in Composr statistics? |
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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? |
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Answer | Pre-computed statistics introduce certain limitations:
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Question | Why does Composr use pre-computed statistics? |
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Answer | Composr generates statistics from pre-computed data for several reasons:
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Question | What are KPIs and how are they used in Composr? |
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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:
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Question | How can I perform split testing in Composr? |
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Answer | Split testing in Composr involves combining tracking codes with events. The simplest approach utilizes Tempcode:
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Question | What is the purpose of tracking codes in Composr? |
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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:
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Question | What are the different ways to track events in Composr? |
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Answer | Composr offers various methods for tracking events:
The JavaScript and HTML data attribute methods can also be integrated with Google Analytics events. |
Question | How do I install geo-location data for Composr statistics? |
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Answer | Geo-location data installation is usually automatic during the Composr installation process. If not, you can manually install it by navigating to Admin Zone > Audit > Site statistics > Install geolocation data. This action will reschedule the installation task. If you don't see this option, the geo-location data is already installed. |
Question | What are the key differences between Google Analytics and Composr statistics? |
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Answer | While there is some overlap, Composr statistics and Google Analytics are complementary tools. Google Analytics Pros:
Google Analytics Cons:
Composr Statistics Pros:
Basic users may find Composr statistics sufficient, while expert marketers might prefer the power of Google Analytics. |
Question | What tools and strategies can be used for staff training and development? |
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Answer | While Composr itself doesn't provide built-in training features, several approaches can be used for staff development:
By investing in ongoing staff training and development, communities can ensure their teams possess the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their roles effectively and contribute to the platform's overall success. |
Top 10 Entries
Question | What is rate limiting and how can I enable it in Composr? |
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Answer | Rate limiting prevents server overload by restricting the number of requests allowed from a single IP address within a specific timeframe. To enable Composr's built-in rate limiting, add the following to your _config.php file:Code (PHP)$SITE_INFO['rate_limiting'] = '1'; $SITE_INFO['rate_limit_time_window'] = '10'; $SITE_INFO['rate_limit_hits_per_window'] = '5'; This configuration limits each IP to 5 requests every 10 seconds. This feature generates soft errors early in the process before Composr fully loads. |
Question | How can I reduce disk activity to improve performance? |
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Answer | If your hard disk is slow, you can implement the following settings in your _config.php file to minimize disk access:
Note: These settings override default behaviors and may have unintended consequences. Use with caution. |
Question | What is static caching and how do I enable it? |
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Answer | Static caching drastically improves performance by serving pre-generated pages to bots and guests. This works because these users typically don't require dynamic content. To enable it:
Composr intelligently determines what to cache, and you can further control this via options within the Installation Options. Be aware that enabling static caching may disable eCommerce features for guests unless specifically configured. |
Question | What are Composr caches and how do they improve website performance? |
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Answer | Composr utilizes various types of caches to enhance performance by storing pre-calculated results and reducing repetitive tasks. These caches include:
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Question | How can I troubleshoot notification problems? |
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Answer | If you're having issues with notifications, here are some troubleshooting steps:
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Question | Can I control which notifications members receive? |
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Answer | Yes, you can control notification settings through two mechanisms:
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Question | What notification options are available to members? |
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Answer | Members can choose from a wide range of notifications, including:
Members can choose to receive notifications via:
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Question | Can I share content like news and banners across the M.S.N.? |
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Answer | Yes, you can share news by placing it on the central site and using RSS blocks on satellite sites to display it. Banners can be shared by adding them to the central site and configuring satellite sites to use the central site's banner.php script. |
Question | What should I consider when managing usergroups for subcommunities? |
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Question | What are Composr Clubs and how are they useful for subcommunities? |
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Answer | Clubs are special usergroups in Conversr (Composr's forum system) designed for creating subcommunities. They come with their own dedicated forums and are managed by members, taking pressure off site staff. Key features:
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