Toni Hoskin
Posted in Technical Support 7 years ago
Hi, I am new to OSSN - I am not a 'coder'. I can edit code if I can find it and know (or research) what to do. (I have WordPress.org sites). I am just a volunteer ESL English teacher.
A.) Edit content on homepage - what is the File Name and location?
1). I need to add a description of my social network on the landing/sign-up page.
2). Bonus wish: Reduce visual clutter on the homepage.
B). Goal: Private network for adult English learners to use simple, conversational, informal, English online.
My network designed is for a specific user but anyone can join. My users are lower level adult English learners, my students have little or no web experience. I want to remedy both issues. They all know how to use Facebook so using OSSN will be easy for them.
Any input is welcome! Thank you
Helene Gerlach
Replied 1 year ago
To edit the content on the landing/home page of OSSN, you will need to edit the index file hydrogenexecutor.
Toni Hoskin
Replied 7 years ago
For any other newbies this is a great first stop:
The elements of OSSN in general
https://www.opensource-socialnetwork.org/wiki/view/799/what-is-ossn
Toni Hoskin
Replied 7 years ago
I'll read the wiki, promise...but to add some color element or color block to the header is that the same thing as far as creating a component? Or is there a CSS file or special component?
Thank you
Oh...have to create a theme? Rats.
Toni Hoskin
Replied 7 years ago
Hi Zet Man! Great info. Understanding how it works is incredibly useful in general! I appreciate your time and input. And the simplicity. I'll browse wiki first. And likely leave it alone. After review, looking again at the home page, I really only want to add some text. A different background would be nice, but not important.
And no translation is allowed on the site. English only is the idea.
Cheers!
Michael Zülsdorff
Replied 7 years ago
I recommend to read the available documentation first before customizing your site. See https://www.opensource-socialnetwork.org/wiki/all
The basic concept of Ossn is not to edit any core file but make your changes by means of what we call a 'component'. In your case you'd have to copy system/plugins/default/pages/contents/index.php to YOUR_COMPONENT/plugins/default/pages/contents/index.php and apply your changes there.
Your component may come with its own language file, too in order to replace some default translations and/or create your own language strings.
Due to the many requests in the past for additonal features and components we have decided to develope a premium version. Features like Hashtags, Videos, Polls, Events, Stories, Link Preview, etc included in it.
$199 (Life Time)
