PHPCMS is a popular open-source content management system based on PHP and MySQL. It provides users with a convenient platform to create, manage, and publish content, especially articles. In this tutorial, we will take a look at how to publish an article in PHPCMS.
Before diving into the article publishing process, there are a few things that need to be set up first.
To get started, visit the official PHPCMS website and download the latest version of the software. Follow the installation instructions provided to complete the installation process.
Once PHPCMS is installed on your website, you can use a web browser to visit your site and log in to the system using your administrator account and password.
Follow the steps outlined below to publish an article on PHPCMS:
After logging into the backend, you will see a dashboard or main menu. Look for the "Article Management" or "Content Management" option and click on it to access the article management interface.
On the article management interface, you will usually need to first select a category. For example, if your website has different types of articles like "News," "Blogs," or "Tutorials," you need to choose the corresponding category.
After selecting a category, click on the "New Article" or "Add Content" button, which will take you to the article creation page.
On the article creation page, you can input the title, text, abstract, and other information for your article. Make sure to fill out all the required fields.
The following fields need to be appropriately filled:
On the article creation page, you can also set other properties such as whether to pin the article to the top, enable/disable comment functionality, the article author, and so on.
Before publishing, it's a good idea to preview your article and check whether the formatting and content are correct. Most editors will provide a "Preview" button
After completing the editing, you can choose to "Save as Draft" or "Publish" the article.
After publishing, it's recommended to visit your website's front-end and confirm that the article is displaying correctly, and the links are functional.
Here are some common issues that may occur while publishing an article:
If you are unable to save or publish your article, check the fields that are mandatory to fill and ensure your internet connection is stable.
If there are formatting problems while editing, check whether the rich-text editor is working correctly or refreshing the cache or using another browser.
Ensure that appropriate keywords are used, article titles and descriptions are optimized per SEO standards.
By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to publish articles effortlessly on PHPCMS. However, it is important to maintain the website regularly and keep updating fresh content to keep your readers engaged. We hope this tutorial is helpful to you. Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comments section below, and don't forget to follow, like, or share with your friends if you find it useful. Thank you for reading.