The og-image is an essential part of your social media previews. In Sngine, it is possible to dynamically translate the og-image file name based on the active language. This tutorial will guide you through the process of modifying the page_header function to support translated og-image filenames. Step 1: Locate the page_header Function Open the file includes/functions.php and locate the page_header function. It should look like this: function page_header($title, $description = '', $image =...

Updated Code Suggested by Edy Lee Important: By default, Sngine does not include these essential security headers, leaving your site vulnerable to potential attacks. Adding these headers manually is a crucial step to ensure the safety of your users and protect your platform against common threats.   Recommended Security Headers for Apache If your server uses Apache, add the following configuration to your .htaccess file or server configuration file: Open your .htaccess file and look...

PageFeeds Pro with SocialSync for Sngine is the ultimate solution for enhancing your Sngine social network platform. This feature-packed add-on allows seamless integration of external social media feeds into your Sngine pages, keeping your community engaged and your platform dynamic. Whether you manage business pages, fan pages, or community hubs, this tool is designed to automate content updates and simplify page management. Why Should You Buy PageFeeds Pro for Sngine? Effortless Social...

Running a social network like Sngine comes with its own set of challenges. High traffic, security threats, spam, and performance issues can quickly pile up. To keep things smooth, secure, and scalable, integrating Cloudflare's DNS, CDN, and CAPTCHA can make a huge difference. In this post, I'll explain why using Cloudflare for your Sngine site is a smart move and why Cloudflare CAPTCHA outshines Google reCAPTCHA. 1. Faster Website Performance with Cloudflare DNS and CDN Speed is everything,...

 How to Show User Feed Posts Randomly in Sngine If you want to display user feed posts randomly every time you refresh, like Instagram or Facebook, here’s a quick and simple guide to achieve this in Sngine.   See it working here  Tutorial 1. Locate the Code for Post Ordering In your Sngine application, navigate to the file includes/class-user.php. Find the line of code that controls the order of posts. around line 7191: $order_query = "ORDER BY posts.post_id DESC"; This...

Does Sngine Really Not Need a Sitemap?   Sngine, a powerful social network script, has gained a lot of attention for its simplicity and effectiveness in creating community-driven websites. However, one of the key claims made by the developers is that Sngine doesn't need a sitemap. But is that true? In this post, we will dive into Sngine's claims, the importance of sitemaps for SEO, and why it might still be a good idea to incorporate sitemaps in your Sngine-powered website, despite the...

 A poorly designed 404 page can frustrate users, cause them to abandon your site, and even negatively impact your brand’s reputation. But a well-designed, user-friendly 404 page can turn a moment of frustration into an opportunity to re-engage visitors. Here’s why a custom 404 page matters and how I transformed the default Sngine 404 page into a helpful, user-friendly space with a search form and directory links. Why a Custom 404 Page Matters 1. User Retention A user-friendly...

Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for improving the visibility of your content on search engines like Google. While many website owners focus on creating high-quality content, they often overlook some crucial technical aspects that can help their posts rank higher. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to optimize your Sngine blogs for SEO by improving the use of headers and adding alt text to images—two important but often neglected areas that search engines take into...