Removing “Latest Blog Posts” and “Powered by Elgg” from your website

If you’re using Elgg, an open-source social networking engine, for your website and want to tweak its appearance, specifically to remove the “Latest Blog Posts” section and the “Powered by Elgg” footer, here’s a guide to help you do that.

Step-by-Step Guide

Removing “Latest Blog Posts”

1. Access Your Site’s Backend:
   • Log in to your website’s admin panel.
2. Locate the Blog Plugin:
   • Go to the plugin section.
   • Find the Blog plugin or any other plugin displaying the “Latest Blog Posts.”
3. Modify the Plugin Settings:
   • Look for settings related to the display of blog posts.
   • Disable or adjust the settings to stop showing the “Latest Blog Posts.”
4. Custom Code (if needed):
   • If there’s no direct setting, you might need to edit the plugin’s code.
   • Locate the PHP or HTML file responsible for displaying blog posts.
   • Comment out or remove the code segment that adds the “Latest Blog Posts” to your site.

Removing “Powered by Elgg”

1. Access Theme Files:
   • The footer text is usually controlled by your site’s theme.
   • Go to your site’s theme directory.
2. Find the Footer File:
   • Look for a file named footer.php, bottombar.php, or similar.
3. Edit the Footer File:
   • Open the file with a code editor.
   • Look for the line containing “Powered by Elgg” or similar text.
   • Remove or comment out this line.
4. Save and Upload:
   • Save your changes.
   • If you edited the file offline, upload it back to your server.

Things to Keep in Mind

• Backup: Always create a backup of your site before making changes.
• Updates: Custom changes might be overwritten by updates. Keep a note of the changes for future reference.
• Compliance: Ensure that removing the “Powered by Elgg” text complies with Elgg’s terms of use.

Conclusion

Customizing your Elgg site to better fit your brand and preferences can involve a bit of backend work. By carefully following these steps, you can remove specific elements like “Latest Blog Posts” and “Powered by Elgg” from your site, creating a cleaner, more personalized look. Remember to always back up your site before making changes and ensure compliance with the software’s terms of use.