26 Sep 2013
Guides
Making `paramEditFull` Work with `shk_widget` in Shopkeeper
How to reason about paramEditFull, TV-backed parameters, and shk_widget output when Shopkeeper parameter editing stops behaving correctly.
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Release notes, extras updates, guides, videos, and practical Evolution CMS knowledge in one place.
26 Sep 2013
Best Practices
Diagnosing Random 500 and 424 Errors on a VDS Stack
A troubleshooting checklist for unstable server-side errors on Apache, PHP, and MySQL stacks where static files still load normally.
25 Sep 2013
Guides
Troubleshooting KCFinder Path Problems in Older Evolution Builds
A practical note on KCFinder issues caused by path settings, MCPUK integration, and mismatched base path assumptions.
25 Sep 2013
Guides
Sending Custom `header()` Responses from Evolution CMS Export Logic
How to reason about custom response headers when exporting files such as Excel documents from an Evolution CMS context.
25 Sep 2013
Guides
Troubleshooting a File Manager That Stops Working in Evolution CMS
What to check when the file manager opens but stops listing images, folders, or uploads correctly.
25 Sep 2013
Guides
Using Snippet Output as the Source for a TV Value
How to think about TV values that should come from computed logic rather than manual input, and when to generate them outside the TV itself.
24 Sep 2013
Ecosystem
Refining the Document Editing Experience with ManagerManager and Select2
A historical manager UX tweak that used ManagerManager, Select2, layout changes, and editor controls to streamline the document edit form.
24 Sep 2013
Best Practices
Understanding SEO Strict URLs in Evolution CMS 1.0.12
A practical note on how SEO Strict URL behavior interacts with 404 handling, aliases, and requests like index.html in Evolution 1.0.12.
23 Sep 2013
Best Practices
Protecting a Subscriber Database in MODX Revo
A practical security note on subscriber data, mailing lists, and why backups and access rules matter as much as the newsletter tool itself.
23 Sep 2013
Ecosystem
MODx Testing 1.b3: A Feature-Focused Community Build
A historical ecosystem snapshot of a testing build that bundled manager, SEO, and workflow improvements for wider evaluation.
23 Sep 2013
Best Practices
Should `longtitle` and `description` Be Filled for Every Resource?
A practical SEO and content-modeling reminder: longtitle and description are useful, but only when they support real page intent instead of becoming empty routine fields.
22 Sep 2013
Guides
Using MultiPhotos to Link to a Page Instead of the Original Full-Size Image
How to rethink MultiPhotos output when thumbnails should lead to resource pages instead of opening the original large image file.
22 Sep 2013
Best Practices
Fixing `easy2` Installation Errors in Older Dmi3yy Fork Builds
A practical note on installation failures caused by SQL syntax differences such as ENGINE declarations in older environments.
22 Sep 2013
Guides
Using Wayfinder When Your Menu Markup Must Match a Fixed HTML Design
How to approach Wayfinder when the designer hands over exact menu markup that does not match the default unordered-list structure.
20 Sep 2013
Ecosystem
Choosing Between ShopModx, miniShop2, and Shopkeeper
A historical comparison of three ecommerce directions and the architectural trade-offs teams weighed when planning a store on Evolution or Revo.
20 Sep 2013
Ecosystem
`sizeof`: A Small Evolution CMS Snippet for Human-Readable File Sizes
A tiny helper snippet that reads a file path and outputs a readable file size such as KB or MB instead of raw bytes.
19 Sep 2013
Guides
Reordering Tabs in the Evolution CMS Manager with ManagerManager
How ManagerManager-style tweaks can change the tab order in the manager when the default editing layout no longer matches editor priorities.
19 Sep 2013
Ecosystem
Thinking About PayPal Express Checkout for Shopkeeper Projects
A historical ecosystem note on connecting PayPal Express Checkout to Shopkeeper and why payment integration decisions should stay modular.
19 Sep 2013
Best Practices
Choosing Safer File Permissions for an Evolution CMS Project
A practical look at file and directory permissions in Evolution CMS, especially around cache, config, images, and hosting defaults.
19 Sep 2013
Guides
Redirecting to Another Page After a Short Delay in Evolution CMS
When a delayed redirect is better handled directly in PHP or template logic instead of being overcomplicated inside the CMS layer.