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Ledger SEO System
IntroductionAs part of our ongoing efforts to improve the search engine optimization (SEO) of Ledger websites, we've implemented two new...
Read More →CKEditor Image Issues
Until we can find an editor that satisfies all member needs we're stuck with CKEditor, which is OK up to...
Read More →Ledger Plugin Store
Basic concept, encourage members to help build the plugin system, and reward them with a store to sell plugins. Current state,...
Read More →Warning and Banning
Moderators (from v1.4.0) can now issue warnings to users for rule violations, track these warnings over time, and manage bans....
Read More →Plugin System Guide
A basic page builder system. Currently, in Stage 1 - foundational implementation.Current Status: Functional but rudimentary. Allows creation of custom...
Read More →Ledger Manifesto
You’re looking at a Ledger.If you arrived here via a "Powered by Ledger" link, you’ve discovered a Ledger instance.What is...
Read More →Menu Manager
Getting StartedThe Custom Menu Management System lets you add, edit, and organize navigation menu items through an easy-to-use admin interface...
Read More →Powershell Files
For local server environments, Ledger uses PowerShell (ps1) files to complete various actions, these include, install.ps1, start_server.ps1, kill.ps1, diag.ps1 and...
Read More →Ledger Rankings
Ledger uses a simple member ranking system that's rewards participation, this system is called Forum Designation, and includes Member, Trusted...
Read More →Using the Content Editor
Ledger uses CKEditor for creating and editing knowledge base articles and forum posts. This guide explains how to use the...
Read More →Site Notices
How to Use Site NoticesSite notices are banners that appear at the top of your forum pages and home page....
Read More →System Updates
Keeping Ledger Up to DateLedger manages updates and database schema migrations automatically via the GitHub API. It is designed to...
Read More →PHPMailer Setup and Notifications
Ledger uses PHPMailer to send Admin notifications when a new post is created in the forums, it also sends notifications...
Read More →Using the Database
Using the Database ManagerThe Database Manager gives you direct access to your Ledger database for browsing data, viewing table structures,...
Read More →Install Guide
Ledger requires a modern local server for testing, because servers like XAMPP ship an old MariaDB, and Ledger is configured...
Read More →Start With the Forum First
Before you download Ledger, use it.Ledger isn’t a tool you “set up and hope works out later”. It’s a way...
Read More →How Ledger Thinks About Knowledge
Ledger is built on a simple belief: knowledge should accumulate, not disappear.Most modern tools are optimized for speed — quick...
Read More →Why Ledger Avoids Bloat
Ledger uses Bootstrap 5 for layout and consistency.Everything else is hand-coded.There are no heavy frameworks, no plugin ecosystems, no dependency...
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