How to Create Events in Elgg 1.8

Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 December 2012 12:00 Written by Rodolfo Hernandez Tuesday, 25 December 2012 12:00

In this article I will give a step by step guide on how to create events in elgg 1.8 if we want to provide richer web environment to our site, this can improve the flow of users on the site.

1. First download the plugin Event Manager for elgg 1.8 here

How to Install Akismet in Elgg 1.8

Last Updated on Monday, 24 December 2012 12:00 Written by Rodolfo Hernandez Monday, 24 December 2012 12:00

Spam is a huge problem in elgg networks, and it is a problem for us too since spammers waste server resources. Not only that, spam on elgg networks could lead to a black listing of our servers. For that reason in this article I will give you a step by step guide on how to protect your network with Akismet, which is the best tool to avoid spam content in WordPress, and now it is available in elgg 1.8

1. Download the community plugin “Akismet for Elgg 1.8 for Elgg 1.8” here

How to Protect Your WordPress from Being Exploited

Last Updated on Sunday, 23 December 2012 12:00 Written by Tabaré Patiño Sunday, 23 December 2012 12:00

You might be wondering how to protect your WP installation; therefore I’m leaving you some helpful tips/plugins. Use them at your own discretion:

How to Connect to Your Elgg Network With Dreamweaver

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 January 2013 07:56 Written by Rodolfo Hernandez Thursday, 20 December 2012 12:00

How to Add Privacy to Profile Pictures in Elgg 1.8

Last Updated on Sunday, 2 December 2012 10:31 Written by Rodolfo Hernandez Tuesday, 4 December 2012 12:00

If you run a network, you have to give users the right to set privacy for their activity. Elgg provides privacy for pictures, comments, files, etc However there was no option to add privacy to profile pictures. In this article I will give you a step by step guide on how to add privacy to profile pictures in elgg 1.8

1. First, download Profile Icon Access for Elgg 1.8