BigTree CMS

How to use BigTree CMS

To use BigTree CMS, follow these steps:

1. Installation:

   1. Download the latest version of BigTree CMS from the official website.
   2. Extract the downloaded files to your web server's document root directory.
   3. Create a new MySQL database for BigTree CMS.
   4. Open a web browser and navigate to the URL where you extracted the files.
   5. Follow the installation wizard instructions to configure the database connection and set up your administrator account.

2. Logging in:

   1. After successful installation, access the BigTree CMS administration by appending "/admin" to your website's URL (e.g.,
      http://yourwebsite.com/admin
      ).
   2. Enter the administrator username and password created during installation to log in.

3. Managing content:

   1. Once logged in, you can start managing your website's content.
   2. BigTree CMS provides an intuitive user interface for creating and editing pages, adding media, managing menus, etc.
   3. Navigate through the various sections in the admin panel to perform specific tasks as needed.

4. Creating templates:

   1. Templates define the layout and structure of your website.
   2. To create a template, go to "Design > Templates" in the admin panel.
   3. Use the template editor to write HTML, CSS, and PHP code to design your pages.
   4. BigTree CMS provides its own set of template tags and functions to dynamically insert data into your templates.

5. Building modules:

   1. Modules in BigTree CMS are reusable pieces of functionality.
   2. To create a module, go to "Developer > Modules" in the admin panel.
   3. Use the provided module builder to define the fields and settings for your module.
   4. Write PHP code inside the module files to handle the module's logic.
   5. Once created, modules can be inserted into templates or used to manage content throughout the website.

6. Extending functionality:

   1. BigTree CMS offers extensive extensibility options.
   2. You can create custom PHP scripts, hooks, and plugins to extend the core functionality.
   3. Custom scripts allow you to add custom logic or perform additional operations.
   4. Hooks enable you to modify or add functionality at specific points in the CMS workflow.
   5. Plugins provide a way to package and distribute custom code for easy installation.

7. Theming:

   1. If you want to customize the appearance of your website, you can create a custom theme.
   2. To create a theme, go to "Design > Themes" in the admin panel.
   3. Use the provided theme editor to define the stylesheets, JavaScript files, and other assets required for your theme.
   4. You can also override existing templates or create new ones within your theme.

8. Managing users and permissions:

   1. BigTree CMS allows you to create multiple user accounts with different roles and permissions.
   2. To manage users, go to "Developer > Users" in the admin panel.
   3. Create new user accounts, assign roles, and specify permissions as needed.
   4. Permissions control what actions each user role can perform within the CMS.

9. SEO and Analytics:

   1. BigTree CMS provides built-in features to optimize your website for search engines and track visitor analytics.
   2. To configure SEO settings, go to "Design > SEO" in the admin panel.
   3. Enter meta tags, keywords, and other relevant information to improve your website's search engine visibility.
   4. Analytics integration can be set up in the "Developer > Settings" section by entering your tracking code or configuring third-party services.

Remember to refer to the official BigTree CMS documentation for detailed guidance and advanced usage scenarios.