Step-by-step instructions how to install the blogging module CGBlog in CMS Made Simple
Step 1: Install CGExtensions and CGSimpleSmarty
CGBlog requires CGExtensions and CGSimpleSmarty in order to function properly. So we cannot proceed without this.
Step 2: Install CGBlog
Now that the dependencies are in place, navigate again to the Module Manager and install CGBlog. A new selection under Content should appear - Calguys Blog Module.
Step 3 (optional): Adjust the settings
Let's click on the Options tab. We get a lot of options that we can customize to fit our needs. I personally changed the Prefix to use on all URLS from the blog module option from cgblog to blog. We can change the settings at any time.
Step 4 (optional): Adjust the templates
The best thing I like about CMSMS is that we are able to customize the layout and design of everything. We can change the summary and detail templates as we see fit.
Step 5: Write first post
There is a Add Blog Entry link under the Entries tab. You need to assign a title, write the content and click Submit.
Step 6: Add {CGBlog} tag
To display the blog entries, you need to add the {CGBlog} tag into the content of a page or into a page template.
That's it. It's as simple as that.
