Introduction to SLAED CMS
SLAED CMS is a professional content management system developed since 2005 with a focus on performance, stability, efficiency, and security.
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Key Features
SLAED CMS provides a robust set of features designed for developers and content creators:
High Performance
Optimized code with intelligent caching mechanisms for fast page loads.
Advanced Security
Multi-layer protection against common attacks with built-in security features.
Modular Architecture
Flexible system with independent modules that can be activated or deactivated.
Flexible Templates
Powerful templating system with support for custom themes and layouts.
Easy Administration
Intuitive admin panel with comprehensive tools for content and user management.
Extensibility
Easy to extend with custom modules, plugins, and themes for specific requirements.
Development Philosophy
SLAED CMS follows these core principles:
- Performance over aesthetics - Optimized for speed and efficiency
- Stability and reliability - Thoroughly tested and proven solutions
- Efficient code execution - Minimal resource consumption
- Security by default - Built-in protection mechanisms
- No redundancy - Only necessary functionality
Quick Installation
Get started with SLAED CMS in just a few steps:
# 1. Download and extract SLAED CMS
wget https://github.com/your-repo/slaed-cms/archive/main.zip
unzip main.zip
# 2. Set up database configuration
cp config/config_db.php.example config/config_db.php
# Edit database settings
# 3. Set permissions
chmod -R 755 .
chmod -R 777 config/ uploads/ storage/
# 4. Run installer
# Visit: http://yoursite.com/setup.phpCore Modules
SLAED CMS comes with essential modules for building comprehensive websites:
| Module | Purpose | Features |
|---|---|---|
| News | Article management | Categories, comments, RSS |
| Pages | Static content | Hierarchical structure, editor |
| Forum | Discussions | Threading, moderation, PM |
| Shop | E-commerce | Products, orders, payments |
| Media | Gallery | Images, videos, slideshows |
| Files | File catalog | File downloads, categories |
| Links | Website catalog | Link directory, categories |
| FAQ | Questions and answers | Categories, search |
| Survey | Voting system | Multiple choice polls |
| Reviews | Content reviews | User ratings, comments |
| Advertising | Ad management | Banner ads, tracking |
| Downloads | File downloads | Download tracking, limits |
Admin Panel Modules
Modules that help manage the site as well as develop and promote it:
Blocks and Banners
Make your site interesting – insert blocks with any content specified by you. Practically anywhere on the site you can insert a block with a banner, text, RSS feed, arbitrary html code, with php code.
Administrators
Form a collective site management model by creating administrator accounts and distributing access rights among them.
Newsletter
Interact with the audience - conduct informational and advertising mailings among site users.
Categories
Make your site structure developed – create material categories (unlimited nesting), and if necessary, distribute access to data and determine which language version is relevant for which information category.
Comments
Do not allow your site to become a trolling platform – manage user comments when necessary.
Configurations
Manage the site easily – all the most important site settings can be changed through a special interface.
Database
Monitor the integrity of the site database and optimize it directly from the management section.
Editor
Make your own additions to the system code and create additional modules.
My Favorites
Find out what information is most interesting to site users – what they put in favorites.
Additional Fields
Add additional fields to the content of site pages yourself: for example, to the user profile.
Groups
Manage user groups and rules for including users in groups.
Language Editor
Set correct translations for system messages and language versions without the help of programmers.
Modules
Connect new modules and manage existing ones.
Messages
Place important and urgent announcements in a special place on the site's main page.
Private Messages
Stay informed about communication, keep your finger on the pulse – all this in the personal messages of your site users.
Ratings
Allow visitors to rate the information posted on your site, find out how they relate to the content.
Referrals
Evaluate transitions to your site from third-party Internet resources.
Word Replacement
Automatically change words and phrases from the text to links.
RSS Channels
Include site content in RSS feeds or connect third-party feeds.
Security
Track hacking attempts, monitor system logs, block "troublemakers".
Sitemap
Manage the settings for generating the sitemap.xml file, which allows you to inform search engines about how the content on your site is organized.
Statistics
Get the most accurate statistics on key site traffic indicators.
Theme
The site should be convenient and attractive – make it so with the help of design themes.
Uploads and Templates
Specify how the system should display different types of files (for example, pictures).
Users
Use the system to organize effective work with users.
System Modules
Modules with a control panel that will make the site content-rich and interesting:
News
Create categories of news stories, publish news yourself, and if you wish, allow site users to publish news.
Content
Make your site informative – publish as many information pages as your business requires.
Articles
A blog for the site that you and users can write to (there is moderation).
Forum
Creating your own forum has never been so easy. Maintain communication with the audience.
Shop
Build your online store with a developed product category structure, with the ability to exchange with accounting systems (exchange through csv files), with order processing. If necessary, you can activate a partner program (referral links for partners) with automatic calculation of partner rewards.
Questions and Answers
Interact with your site's audience. Make your work with you transparent.
Surveys
Research the site's audience, get important marketing information.
File Catalog
Publish materials for downloading in a specially designated catalog, and if necessary, allow users to publish.
Site Catalog
Together with users, form a registry of interesting and useful Internet resources.
Media Catalog
Collect the best collection of movies and/or music on your site.
Order Form
Is the site dedicated to describing your services and the store not relevant? Add an order form to your site.
Link Exchange
Increase your link mass with a convenient tool. Simply clicking a button removes sites from which there are no transitions.
Help
Organize a ServiceDesk for users of your site. The user always sees whether his request has been accepted, whether it has been processed.
Feedback
Inform users about ways to contact you and receive messages from the site.
Jokes
There is always room for fun: publish jokes, one-liners, notes.
Additional Modules
Additional modules and capabilities that do not use the site control panel and work in standalone mode:
Site Search
Visitors to your site will easily find the information they need. The searched word is highlighted in the results.
User Personal Account
Registered site users receive a personal account at their disposal with the necessary tools for interacting with other users and site administrators.
Recommend Site
Any visitor can recommend your site to their friends and acquaintances in two clicks.
Editors to Choose From
Administer your site easily – choose a content editor: SLAED BB 6, TinyMCE 4, CKEditor 4, CodeMirror 5 and file uploader RESPONSIVE Filemanager 9.
Top Users
Active site users are always in sight – a hall of fame.
RSS Informers
Make your site open to others – your RSS feed information can be embedded in any other site.
Integration with Third-Party Forums
Integrate third-party forums with your site: Invision Power Board (1.3.1, 2.0.*, 2.1.*, 2.2.*, 2.3.*), phpBB (2, 3), vBulletin, SMF.
Authorization through Social Networks
Log in to the site through social networks: Odnoklassniki, Google, Yandex, VKontakte, Facebook, Twitter and many others.