Features: A-Z Index
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B
Banners
C
Calendar
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D
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E
Ease of Use
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F
Featured Content
G
Galleries
I
Installation
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L
Localisation
M
Membership
N
News and Blogs
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P
Parental Controls
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Q
Quizzes and Surveys
R
Rich Media
S
Search Engine Optimisation
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Security
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Stay on Top
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T
Template Programming Language
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W
Warnings / Moderation
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Wiki+
Newest 10 Entries
| 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. |
| Question | How can potential conflicts between staff members be avoided (regarding content moderation)? |
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| Answer | Composr incorporates "conflict detection" features to prevent staff from accidentally overwriting each other's work. When multiple staff members attempt to edit the same resource simultaneously, a warning message appears, prompting communication and coordination. Open communication and transparency are crucial. Encourage staff to share their ongoing tasks and plans with each other to prevent overlaps and potential conflicts. Utilizing shared tools like the staff checklist and private forums can further facilitate coordination. |
| Question | What should be considered when assigning roles and responsibilities to staff? |
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| Answer | When assigning roles, it's recommended to start new staff with limited responsibilities and gradually increase their authority based on performance and dedication. This fosters a sense of progression and prevents discouragement among existing staff. Always consider the individual's skills and interests when assigning tasks. For example, someone with strong writing skills might be well-suited for managing content creation, while a technically-minded person could excel at site maintenance. |
| Question | How can staff be effectively managed in a Composr community? |
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| Answer | Successful staff management requires a mindful approach that prioritizes fostering a positive and productive environment. Key recommendations include:
By fostering a supportive and empowering environment, community managers can enable staff to contribute their best efforts and drive the community's success. |
| Question | How should staff members be chosen for a Composr-based online community? |
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| Answer | Choosing staff for online communities differs from traditional hiring processes due to factors like unpaid positions, varying time commitments, and remote interactions. Focus should be placed on identifying individuals with:
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| Question | How can content issues be reported and addressed by staff? |
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| Answer | Composr's content reporting system, powered by the Tickets addon, allows users to report problematic content to staff. Key features include:
This system ensures efficient handling of content issues, allowing staff to address concerns effectively while maintaining a transparent record of actions taken. |
| Question | How can staff members collaborate effectively in Composr? |
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| Answer | Composr offers various tools to facilitate staff collaboration:
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Top 10 Entries
| Question | How does Composr prevent spam? |
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| Answer | Composr offers several tools and techniques to combat spam, including:
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| Question | What is the "Sitemap" in Composr, and how is it used? |
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| Answer | The Sitemap is a hierarchical representation of your website's content, including zones, pages, categories, and entries. Composr generates the Sitemap dynamically and uses it for various purposes:
You can edit the sitemap under Admin Zone > Structure > Sitemap editor. |
| Question | Can I change the URL scheme after my website is already live? |
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| Answer | Yes, you can enable or change a URL scheme on an existing website. Old URLs will redirect to the new format, ensuring that your SEO isn't negatively impacted. The canonical URL will also be specified in your website's HTML, further protecting your search rankings. |
| Question | How do URL schemes work, and what are the benefits of using them? |
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| Answer | URL schemes allow you to control the structure of your website's URLs. Composr offers several schemes that create shorter, more user-friendly URLs:
Benefits of using URL schemes include:
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| Question | What are "breadcrumbs," and how can I customize them? |
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| Answer | Breadcrumbs are a navigation aid that shows the user their current location within the website's hierarchy. In Composr, breadcrumbs are customizable through an XML file. You can override default breadcrumbs using "match-keys" to target specific pages and define the desired breadcrumb structure. This allows you to adjust the breadcrumb trail to better match your website's organization. To edit, go to Admin Zone > Structure > Configure breadcrumb overrides. |
| Question | How can I control which panels are displayed on specific pages? |
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| Answer | Panels are the areas around your main content area where you can place menus, blocks, and other dynamic elements. You can control panel visibility using display rules within your panel's Comcode: {+START,IF,{$NEQ,{$PAGE},example_page_1,example_page_2,example_page_3}} ... panel content ... {+END} This example prevents the panel from showing on pages named "example_page_1," "example_page_2," and "example_page_3." |
| Question | What is a "page-link," and how does it differ from a URL? |
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| Answer | A page-link is a Composr-specific way to reference a page or screen within your website. It's a simplified, local representation of a URL, independent of the URL scheme you might be using. For example, the page-link site:downloads:browse:10 points to the download category with ID 10 in the site zone. This page-link remains consistent even if your URL scheme changes the way URLs are structured. Page-links also do not consider monikers, so if a URL moniker changes, page-links will stay the same. This is a powerful feature as you can use the Comcode [page="page-link"]Page title[/page] tag to generate URLs of local content. And these will always work regardless of URL scheme or moniker. |
| Question | How do menus work in Composr, and can I customize them? |
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| Answer | Composr has a flexible menu system that can be customized to your needs.
Menus can be added to panels (sidebars, headers, footers) or embedded directly within Comcode pages. The menu editor provides tools for adding branches, setting captions, tooltips, and URLs, and even defining context-sensitive behavior using "match-keys." |
| Question | What are "zones" in Composr, and what are they used for? |
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| Answer | Zones are like sub-sites within your Composr website. They provide a way to organize content and apply different settings, like permissions, themes, and navigation. Some default zones include:
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| Question | What are the different ways to control access in Composr? |
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| Answer | Composr offers a robust permission system with various methods for controlling access:
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