Wiki Plugins settings in Tiki Wiki CMS - part 2

Bernard Sfez - 2023-05-23 13:51

Second part about the Wiki Plugins settings with another way to edit a Wiki Plugin on a Wiki page and where to find the plugins approval page in yhe admins control panels of Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware.

The first part of the Wiki Plugins settings: https://youtu.be/GU9HX87viO4
Previous tutorial about Administration Tips: https://youtu.be/O33xHk9M8HU

Interesting Links
What is Tiki: Tiki Wiki all-in-one Web Application
What is open source: The Open Source model and the Tiki Wiki project
Where to get Tiki: https://tiki.org/Get-Tiki

In this tutos of the Tiki Express Tutorial series, we will cover three fundamental wiki management tasks: renaming a page, viewing the source code, and deleting a page (along with its edit history).
Whether you are managing a simple internal wiki or a complex web application, understanding how to use these core action buttons will help you maintain clean, organized content.

Accessing the Page Action Buttons

To get started, make sure you are logged in as an administrator (or as a user with appropriate editing permissions).
Navigate to any wiki page on your site and scroll to the bottom. There, you will find a control bar containing several action buttons:

Rename
Source
Remove / Delete (found under the "More" dropdown menu)

1. How to Rename a Wiki Page (and Preserve SEO)

Renaming a page in Tiki is quick, but it also includes an essential built-in feature for search engine optimization (SEO):

Click the Rename button at the bottom of the page.
Enter the new title for your page.
Decide whether to create a 301 Redirect.

Why use a 301 Redirect?

If your page is older or already indexed by search engines, other websites and internal pages may link to the original URL. Checking the 301 Redirect option ensures that visitors clicking on old links are automatically routed to the new page title without breaking links or losing search engine rankings.
Once you confirm, your page updates immediately with its new title and URL.

2. Viewing the Source Code of a Wiki Page

Sometimes, you need to inspect the underlying structure of a page without risking accidental edits. This is especially useful for complex wiki pages that contain HTML, JavaScript, custom plugins, or intricate wiki syntax.

Click the Source button at the bottom of the page.
Review the raw code in view-only mode.

From the source view, you can easily copy snippets of code, return to the live page, or switch directly into Edit mode if you need to make changes.

3. How to Delete a Wiki Page (and Page Versions)

When a page is no longer needed, you can permanently remove it:

Click the More button at the bottom toolbar and select Remove (or Delete).
Choose your deletion options.

Managing Version History

Because Tiki is built for collaborative work, it automatically saves every draft and revision whenever a page is edited. When deleting a page, Tiki gives you the choice to:

Delete just the page itself, or
Purge all historical versions of the page completely from the database.

If you want to clear out space or completely eradicate old data, checking the option to remove all versions ensures a clean deletion.

Summary

Mastering these basic administrative controls—redirecting renamed pages, inspecting source code, and managing page histories during deletion—will help you keep your Tiki site organized and optimized.
Stay tuned for the next tutorial, where we will dive deeper into the Tiki History & Revisions feature!

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