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Introduction to vBulletin 5 Connect’s Template Hook system.
While previous versions of vBulletin have had template hooks which allowed administrators to insert data within existing templates, these have been revamped and improved in vBulletin 5 Connect. In older versions, you needed PHP code to pull, process and render … Continue reading
Change your old domain to a new domain name
Changing your old domain name to a new domain with redirect old to new: – Open forum Admincp Settings -> Options -> Site Name / URL / Contact Details and change settings with your new domain settings – Move your … Continue reading
My First Live vBulletin 5 Connect Site
This blog post is derived from a thread HERE. Well it’s just about time I hit the ground running with another of my famous “journal” posts. In the past they’ve been about upgrades and changes I’ve made on my main … Continue reading
How to : Make your own vBulletin powered page without upload files or plugins. With SEO Friend URLs
Hello, how to: Make your own vBulletin powered page without upload files or plugins. With SEO Friend URLs Instructions : 1. create a template file with prefix custom_ 2. put your page content the template that you have created. 3. … Continue reading
How to create a custom home page in vBulletin 5 Connect
Many vBulletin sites have historically used some sort of portal, or even the vB4 CMS, as their default “landing” page if you visit the root URL….www.mysite.com, with no /forum etc. Currently in vB5 there is no CMS, and there is … Continue reading
How to create a Latest Updated Topics module in vBulletin 5 Connect
In this blog, I will show you how to create a “Latest Updated Topics” module, similar to the one you can see below on the official demo site: First, make sure you are logged in as an admin, and ensure … Continue reading
How to Repair MySQL Database Corruption [2012]
Your web host or vBulletin tech support staff have told you that your MySQL database for your forums is possibly corrupted. This thread outlines several methods for repairing the corruption. Important Notes: If you are unsure of or do not … Continue reading
Creating Custom Landing Pages in vBulletin 5 Connect
One of the largest new features in vBulletin 5 Connect is the Site Builder. It allows you to customize your site like never before. The Site Builder is a refinement of the Layout and Widget system used for the CMS … Continue reading
Overview of Pages in vBulletin 5 Connect.
vBulletin 5 Connect brings a modular design to building an online community. In past versions of vBulletin, the design of the site was rather static and there wasn’t an easy way to control where things are located. Editing the templates … Continue reading