Videos tagged with ExpressionEngine

In this final episode, we’ll learn how to get ExpressionEngine ready for client access. We’ll tweak and customize EE to create an ideal client experience when managing their website. You’ll learn how to: customize the control panel using built-in options and EE add-ons create a simple publishing workflow using member groups and custom statuses make it easy to edit content in e...

We’ll improve the performance of an ExpressionEngine website using the built-in caching functionality. You’ll learn how to: use four different caching methods available in EE: Query Caching, Dynamic Weblog Query Caching, Template Caching, and Tag Caching use Query Disabling to cut down on unneeded database queries implement all of the caching methods to realize improved site perform...

We’ll add search functionality to the site using the EE Search Module, so site visitors can search articles and other content on the site. You’ll learn how to: implement a Simple Search Form create a search results page with pagination use the auto_path variable to properly link up search results create a custom page for a search with no results add and customize an Advanced Search ...

We’ll create relationships between entries in different sections, so we can organize articles based on the print edition of the newspaper. You’ll learn how to: create a custom relationship field use the reverse related entries functionality use the dynamic parameter in the weblog entries tag pair

We’ll add membership functionality to the site using the EE Member Module so content can be restricted to logged-in members. You’ll learn how to: restrict content based on member group and logged-in status disable access to templates based on member group create a custom login form add a drop-down form field advanced uses of conditionals

We’ll add podcast publishing support into the ExpressionEngine control panel, so it’s easy to publish podcast episodes that are compatible with iTunes. You’ll learn how to: install and enable an ExpressionEngine extension upload podcast media in a user-friendly way create an iTunes-compatible podcast RSS feed

We’ll build a stand-alone entry form that allows members to submit letters to the editor without using the control panel. You’ll learn how to: add custom section field groups and fields create a stand-alone entry form using the entry_form tag use status fields for workflow of submitted entry forms use conditionals to handle users who aren’t logged in

We’ll use the Pages Module to add an About and Mission Statement page to the site, and we’ll also build a form with a file upload to create obituaries. You’ll learn how to: install, configure, and use the Pages Module to create static pages configure the file upload preferences create a form that allows uploading a file

We’ll link all the main navigation items and finish up by building an RSS feed. You’ll learn how to: light up navigation sections build an RSS feed clean up your URLs (remove the index.php)

We’ll create category archive pages to get an overview of all content in a category. Then we’ll organize the website around hierarchical categories of content for improved navigation. You’ll learn how to: create new category groups and categories link categories in the navigation bar use conditional statements