10 Jan 2014
Guides
Embedding eForm Instances Inside DocLister Items Safely
How to place an eForm inside a DocLister loop without collisions by giving each form instance a unique identifier.
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Blog
Release notes, extras updates, guides, videos, and practical Evolution CMS knowledge in one place.
30 Dec 2013
Guides
Enabling Captcha in JotX Comment Forms
A small but useful JotX configuration note: how to enable captcha in moderated comment flows to reduce automated spam on legacy Evo sites.
29 Dec 2013
Guides
Handling Multiple Image Size Options in Shopkeeper Product Variants
How to model multiple size or format options in a Shopkeeper-based product when each option changes the visual or commercial presentation.
26 Dec 2013
Ecosystem
Using Inline SVG and JavaScript Gradients in an Evolution CMS Theme
A historical look at using inline SVG and JavaScript-generated gradients in an Evolution CMS frontend when browser support was still uneven.
24 Dec 2013
Guides
Making FormIt Work with Custom Frontend Markup
How to fix a FormIt form that looks correct in the template but never submits the values you expect because the field names and submit flow are incomplete.
24 Dec 2013
Best Practices
Fixing Root-Relative Asset Paths on Subfolder and Staging URLs
Why root-relative asset paths can break when an Evolution CMS project is opened through a nested URL or staging path, and how to keep asset links predictable.
23 Dec 2013
Guides
Optimizing AjaxSearch When It Has to Filter by Many TV Fields
How TV-heavy AjaxSearch setups become slow in Evolution CMS and what to do when filtering logic turns into one huge SQL join.
20 Dec 2013
Ecosystem
MODX EVO Console: A Small Desktop Tool for Working with Data Imports
A look at the old MODX EVO Console utility, what problem it tried to solve, and why import-focused tooling mattered for Evolution CMS teams.
20 Dec 2013
Guides
Adding Secondary Labels to Wayfinder Menu Items
How to make Wayfinder output menu items with an extra span line for short subtitles or helper labels without abandoning template control.
19 Dec 2013
Ecosystem
MODX.EVO.Custom 1.0.13RC2-d6.5: Changelog and Community Build Notes
A historical note on the MODX.EVO.Custom 1.0.13RC2-d6.5 community build and the changelog-oriented workflow around custom Evo distributions.
18 Dec 2013
Best Practices
When title and H1 Should Not Be the Same
Why the browser title and the visible H1 heading should often differ in Evolution CMS, especially on editorial and SEO-heavy pages.
18 Dec 2013
Releases
MODX Evolution 1.0.13 RC2: The Second Release Candidate Before 1.0.13
A short release note for the second release candidate of MODX Evolution 1.0.13 and the issues it was preparing to stabilize before the final release.
18 Dec 2013
Guides
Using UltimateParent to Resolve Top-Level Sections in Evolution CMS
A quick guide to using UltimateParent in Evolution CMS when you need the top-level ancestor of the current resource or another document.
17 Dec 2013
Guides
Rendering Checkbox TV Values with DocInfo and DocLister
How to turn stored checkbox TV values into readable output in Evolution CMS by combining a helper snippet, DocInfo, and DocLister.
17 Dec 2013
Guides
Creating Checkbox-Based Catalog Filters with tagManager
How to build checkbox-style product filters with tagManager in Evolution CMS and keep the filter URLs and templates predictable.
17 Dec 2013
Guides
Building AJAX Catalog Filters with tagManager and getPage
A practical pattern for building AJAX-driven catalog filters in Evolution CMS with tagManager, custom templates, and getPage pagination.
17 Dec 2013
Best Practices
Fixing YAMS "Too Many Forward Attempts" Errors in Evolution CMS
What usually causes the "Too many forward attempts" error in a YAMS-based Evolution CMS site and how to debug the routing loop safely.
16 Dec 2013
Guides
Managing a Large Shopkeeper Catalog Without Losing Editor Control
How to keep a large Shopkeeper-based catalog manageable in Evolution CMS when you have thousands of products and frequent pricing updates.
15 Dec 2013
Guides
Building Inline Help with jQuery UI Tooltips
A lightweight frontend pattern for inline help icons and hidden helper text using jQuery UI tooltip positioning.
11 Dec 2013
Ecosystem
Building Small Business Sites with MODX Evolution
Why MODX Evolution remained a practical fit for compact brochure-style websites with TVs, PSD-based layouts, and a small content team.