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Setting Up Classified Ads on Composr
Depending on the purpose behind your Composr website, it may be you will want to generate revenue from your site. Classified ads is one way to do this.
by Steve
Catalogue field references
This tutorial shows some advanced usage of catalogue field references. It will show you how to create a reference from one catalogue to another, and then extract individual fields for display.
by ocProducts
Catalogues in Composr
If you want to create your own mini-database, a Composr catalogue will allow you to do it. This tutorial steps you through with some examples.
by ocProducts
Taking a More Detailed Look at Composr Catalogues System
Composr's inbuilt catalogue system is a very useful tool and can be used for a wide range of tasks relating to the display of information on your Composr website.
by Steve
Implementing a "Shopping discounts" feature
A live programming tutorial, implementing a new "discounts" feature into the shopping catalogues. Shows you how coding for Composr gets done.
by Chris
Creating a Store Locator for Your Composr Website
A store locator is very useful for any retail business. This tutorial shows how to create one using catalogues.
by Steve
Catalogue entries
Use the Catalogue system to create your own record definitions. This tutorial video is about using the default Contacts catalogue to maintain a list of contacts.
by Rajesh
Creating a filtered & styled catalogue
A quick & dirty video showing the creation of a catalogue that can then be styled and filtered.
by Chris
Running catalogues within multiple zones
How to have a catalogue operate out of multiple different zones.
by Chris
Catalogue-driven contact form
Create a custom contact form using catalogues.
by Chris
Setting up a shopping catalogue with PayPal
Create an eCommerce website using Composr CMS, integrated to take payments via PayPal.
by Rajesh
Running catalogues within multiple zones
How to have a catalogue operate out of multiple different zones.
by Chris
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Custom structured content (via catalogues)
The catalogue system lets you set up your own databases on your website.
by Chris
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