Versatile: You can strip down to a core system, or build up with 3rd-party addons.

Full API documentation

High coding standards: No PHP notices. Type-strict codebase. MVC framework.

Free online developer's guide book (in the tutorials)

Custom field filters: For example, restrict news posts to a minimum length.

Stack traces for easy debugging

Synchronise data between staging and live sites using Resource-fs

Breadcrumb overrides

Advanced banning: Set your own banning rules for different hack attack codes. Even create your own ban pages (e.g. to mimic law enforcement bans for spammers).

Code overrides: Implement modifications to the Composr code without directly editing the original code by creating _custom files. This makes upgrading much easier. Also supports contentious_overrides hooks and the override_api for more advanced overriding.

Many different hook types allowing for modifying or extending Composr without modifying or overriding the code.

Convert from other software: See our importing tutorial for a list of importers.

Use an existing member system: See our download page for a list of forum drivers.

Convert an HTML site into Composr pages

LDAP support for corporate networks (Conversr only)

HTTP authentication: Tie into an existing HTTP authentication-based login system (Conversr only)

Proxying system: Programmers can integrate any existing scripts using our sophisticated proxying system (which includes full cookie support).

Minimodules and miniblocks: Programmers can port existing PHP code into Composr itself without having to strictly conform it to Composr's framework

• Offers sophisticated functionality for professional marketers.
• Integrates with other Google products like AdSense and Search Console.
• Provides insights based on Google's marketing data, such as visitor demographics.

• Limited to web visit data unless custom programming or complex configuration is implemented.
• Relies on JavaScript for tracking, which can be blocked by users.
• Uses tracking cookies, raising privacy concerns and potential GDPR compliance issues.
• Data is potentially sold to third-party data brokers or used for targeted advertising by Google.
• Closed-source platform.

• Server-side tracking, independent of JavaScript and browser configurations.
• Contextual information and graphs for data beyond web visits (e.g., sales).
• Enhanced privacy as it only uses IP addresses, session IDs, and member IDs.
• Complete data control as it is hosted on your website.
• Open-source addon, fully customizable.

• Documentation & Tutorials: Utilize the extensive Composr documentation and tutorials available online to familiarize staff with the platform's functionalities.
• Mentorship: Pair experienced staff with newcomers to provide guidance and support during the initial learning phase.
• Private Forums & Chat: Create dedicated communication channels where staff can exchange knowledge, ask questions, and share best practices.
• Regular Meetings: Conduct regular staff meetings to discuss updates, share information, and address any arising challenges.
• External Resources: Leverage external resources like online courses or workshops focused on relevant skills, such as content management or community moderation.

• Respect staff limitations: Avoid overwhelming staff with excessive workload or overly ambitious site expansions.
• Active involvement: Maintain active involvement in overseeing staff activities and ensuring their effective functioning.
• Open communication: Engage in regular communication, providing feedback, addressing concerns, and recognizing achievements.
• Foster teamwork: Encourage collaboration and information sharing among staff members.
• Lead by example: Ensure staff adhere to community rules and demonstrate expected behavior.
• Empowerment and trust: Grant sufficient freedom and control to enable staff to excel in their roles.

• Genuine interest: Look for members passionate about the community and its goals.
• Available time: Ensure potential staff can dedicate sufficient time to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Relevant skills: Prioritize skills and experience aligned with the specific role requirements.
• Maturity and discipline: Seek individuals who demonstrate responsible behavior and commitment.
• Recruitment methods like directly approaching active community members or allowing the Composr points system (or the karma non-bundled addon) to identify dedicated contributors can be more effective than traditional advertising.

• Report links: "Report this" links embedded throughout the site enable users to flag content for review.
• Custom reporting interface: Forums offer a dedicated interface for reporting individual posts.
• Anonymous reporting: Logged-in users can choose to report content anonymously.
• Ticket-based management: Reports are automatically created as support tickets, facilitating staff collaboration and record-keeping.
• Comprehensive report details: Tickets include content title, type, ID, submitter information, an embedded rendering of the reported content, and the reporter's explanation.

• Private forums: Dedicated forums with restricted access enable staff to discuss site operations and coordinate activities. Composr installs a staff forum by default in Conversr.
• Conflict detection: When multiple staff members attempt to edit the same resource simultaneously, Composr displays warnings at the top to prevent accidental overwrites.
• Staff checklist & dashboard: The Admin Zone dashboard provides a shared checklist for task management, along with space for notes and links.
• Staff notifications and tickets system: Staff receive notifications about various site events, including support tickets from the "Contact Us" page, allowing for efficient issue handling.
• Content notes: Staff can embed notes within Comcode or use dedicated "staff notes" fields for various content types to share information and context.
• Validation and workflows: Content can be intentionally left unvalidated even by staff, enabling secondary checks before publishing. A dedicated workflows addon allows for complex approval processes with multiple stages involving different staff groups.

• System-defined staff: This includes administrators and super moderators who have specific privileges within the forum/member system (Conversr).
• Privilege-based staff: Anyone granted the necessary permissions for a particular situation is considered staff for that context.