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Scott M. Stolz wrote the following post Mon, 18 Apr 2022 21:55:58 -0400

Working on New Hubzilla Templates & Themes

I am planning on creating a new Hubzilla template/theme that is a cross between redbasic and an updated version of Bootstrap’s free SB Admin theme.

TL;DR: Here are my ideas and if you want to help me create this, I will be creating a git repository that we can collaborate on. (Continue reading if you want to know more.)

I would like to make the new template as versatile as possible. We might eventually need to make multiple configurations because there are many distinct use cases, such as:

Solo Hubs - The focus is on the channel, and every channel can have its own unique theme (like how you can customize the colors on redbasic). Similar to how redbasic works now.
Forum Websites - Navigation is similar to a traditional forum, with multiple forum areas. You can easily view and switch between all of the forum channels on the same website. The focus is on the website and the fact that it has multiple forum channels.
Public Hubs - Similar to solo hubs, but some additional navigation to the hub home page and other pages the hub operator wants to highlight. The public hub operator has more control over common navigation sitewide.
Multi-Author Blog - Additional navigation for finding and navigating public content. Add pages and navigation that turn the site into a multi-author website, listing content from multiple channels on the main website.

I know a lot of this can be accomplished via the PDL Editor, but having pre-configured themes for each use case would make things easier for site owners. Ideally, we will just make one theme that adapts based on certain configuration settings.

Some of the things I want to work on are:

Usability for non-techy users.
Responsive design that works well on both mobile and desktop.
Social media posts look like social media posts.
Forum posts look like forum posts
Articles look like blog posts.
Navigation according to each use case above.
Design it so that the PDL Editor and Apps still work as intended.
It is compatible with Bootstrap code examples (containers, grids, panels, cards, etc.).

Back in the old days, before Facebook, we had independent forums, and that is where discussions were held. There were dedicated individuals that would set up forum software, and grow communities. So part of my focus will be to make the forum website, public hub, and multi-author blog more community-oriented while leaving the solo hub style to focus solely on individual channels (like it is now). I think if we foster communities that go beyond individual forum channels, we would make Hubzilla stickier and can draw people off of the major platforms.

As I mentioned in the TL;DR above, I plan on setting up a git repository for said template/theme. If anyone wants to contribute, that would be awesome. We definitely can get it done faster if we work on it together.

But even if you can’t contribute, I would still love your ideas and feedback, so I can tailor the template/theme appropriately. Thank you.

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Aksel Kies Linc @Hz

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:25:09 -0400 last edited: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:25:31 -0400

I am really looking forward to see and use the new template/theme!

I like the design of Bootstrap’s free SB Admin theme and I think the point "Usability for non-techy users" is very important to bring hubzilla to the people!

My skills in css developing ends with changing a color in a theme, but if I can help, I will!

Scott M. Stolz

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:57:31 -0400

Thank you for your support and likes. I hope I can live up to your standards.

One simple way to help me would be to provide some feedback on how you use Hubzilla. This will help me design a new user interface.

If you could help answer some or all of the following questions, that would be great:

What role do you play (user, private hub admin, public hub admin, forum moderator, etc.)?
What features do you want instant one-click access to?
What features do you want instantly available, but only on certain pages?
What features do you need available, but can be hidden in a menu or on a separate page?
What would make the user interface better?

You don’t have to answer all of these questions, but these are some topics I would love to hear your opinions on.

Right now I am just going to concentrate on changing the navigation for existing Hubzilla features. So I am going to avoid database changes or changes to the core so we can get the first version of the template out right away. My plan is to just rearrange things and change the style a bit.

If you can help me out with your ideas and feedback, that would be awesome.

Stefan Haydn

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:22:48 -0400

That’s fantastic news. Thank you very much.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:24:05 -0400 last edited: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:28:09 -0400

Role: it's just me, with one channel on a private hub.
Features and interface: The ideas you spoke about in the first post seemed solid.

I actually think the interface is less of a problem than the documentation - and that's something more of us could help with.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:25:14 -0400

hub (not hug).

oRx-Qx pirateradio

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:32:54 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz I am missing Search on mobile. I would not mind missing Help icon, but Search disappearing on lower resolution is limiting the use. I tried to find in CSS what causes this, just the line number where is it coded would help, I have already a flavour of dark theme with some fixes.

Scott M. Stolz

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:22:48 -0400

@hosh

I actually think the interface is less of a problem than the documentation - and that's something more of us could help with.

I think the interface for mobile works really really well. But for desktops, I think we can better utilize the space and make it more intuitive, especially for non-techy users.

I am actually a seasoned technical writer and technical trainer, among other things, and plan on writing a lot of documentation on Hubzilla, some of which will be on my website, and some I will contribute to the Hubzilla project.

But, even though one of my hats is that of a technical writer, my philosophy toward UI is that a good UI should not need much documentation, especially for common user features. (Admin features are a different story. New admins need a manual. But the end-users should not have to read the manual.) If the design of the site and forms do not convey what should be done to someone who has never seen it before, then there is room for improvement, which is my goal.

Scott M. Stolz

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:42:05 -0400 last edited: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:51:27 -0400

@oRx-Qx pirateradio The code for the top navigation bar is located in /view/tpl/navbar_default.tpl

Although it is possible to edit that file directly, it would probably get overwritten the next time you update Hubzilla. So the better way would be to create a derivative theme that replaces that tpl file with your own.

I am not sure what the CSS is doing on redbasic. But you can add links that use different CSS, thereby bypassing what is being done now.

Aksel Kies Linc @Hz

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:04:56 -0400 last edited: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:29:42 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz

What role do you play (user, private hub admin, public hub admin, forum moderator, etc.)?
What features do you want instant one-click access to?
What features do you want instantly available, but only on certain pages?
What would make the user interface better?

My role: I am admin of a small hub for me and for some (about 5 ) friends. I would like to introduce hubzilla to a net of local groups, who started to dezentralize analog (get food from locals, organize local meetings, etc), but who are non (digital) techy.

wishes for features instant one-click access:
1. priority: news in stream (/network) and change channels/forum/etc.
2. priority: calendar, chat, files,
3. priority: photos, connections, settings and as admin: administration

What features do you want instantly available, but only on certain pages?
- I would like to have a direct link to private chat with a connection when I see the avatar on network page.
- I would like to see clearly on a answer-comment for what comment the answer is for (was that clear enough?)
I am sure there a more, but for now ...

What would make the user interface better?
If it is more inuitive. As you already said: If also a non-tech user have no problems to use it!
Bigger Buttons (there are some big handers out there

)
Maybe a design, which is already familiar from other big platforms.

I hope, that helps!

Scott M. Stolz

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 02:14:15 -0400

@Aksel Kies Linc @Hz

I would like to see clearly on a answer-comment for what comment the answer is for

I think I understand what you are saying. Basically, a way to see the reply in context, preferably with the comment being replied to. Am I understanding that?

I am not sure I can do that by changing the theme. That sounds like it would require some coding changes as well, but I will see what I can do.

Scott M. Stolz

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 02:52:34 -0400 last edited: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 03:07:58 -0400

Thank you for all of your feedback. I’ll share mine too.

Role: Community/Forum Operator, and later I would like to run a Public Hub.

For me, I think the biggest thing is context and giving visual cues when the context changes. To help new users navigate the network/grid, they need to understand what context they are currently in and what context they are going to when clicking on a link.

For example, on a Facebook page, people know instantly that the “About” link is not about Facebook, it is about who operates the Facebook page. There may be two links that say “about” on the page, but it is obvious they contain different information (About Facebook vs. About the Page).

So I would like instant access to features related to the context I am in. I am still deciding which I want one-click access to and which could be in a menu or drop-down.

Briefly, the primary contexts are:

Current Discussion / Thread
Channel or Forum
Website / Community
Network / Grid
User Account
Administration

So for me, I should know what context I am in and have the navigation for that context available to me. And I want to easily switch contexts and know when I am doing so.

Aksel Kies Linc @Hz

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 03:01:21 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz

Basically, a way to see the reply in context, preferably with the comment being replied to. Am I understanding that?

yes, I meant that.

But I just realize that the way you (and I) just did this by marking and answering is a maybe more precise way to reply ...

Scott M. Stolz

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 03:23:21 -0400 last edited: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 03:24:44 -0400

@Aksel Kies Linc @Hz

But I just realize that the way you (and I) just did this by marking and answering is a maybe more precise way to reply ...

It definitely is the preferred way of replying, but as someone who has run and moderated various forum communities over the years, users don't always do that. In the context of forums, all you can do as a forum leader is lead by example so that regulars get used to seeing and using quotes in their replies.

The challenge is that with Hubzilla, you are not just talking about discussion threads, you are also talking about notifications. So your notifications will sometimes feel out of context. But I think there is a way to handle that, assuming the admin of the hub has "reply to comments" turned on. But I think it would require a coding change or an additional view to show the reply with the comment it is replying to.

RockyIII

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:19:34 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz

if you are interested in HZ Forums please also look at M. Dents forum addon :

https://my.hosted.social/wiki/dm42hzaddons/Main/Addon(3a)Forum

Scott M. Stolz

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:40:49 -0400

@RockyIII Thank you. I'll check it out.

Scott M. Stolz

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:52:14 -0400

I'm making some progress, but there is a lot of work ahead. So far, I have figured out how to get redbasic and SB Admin to play nicely together. Some of the CSS is still fighting, but it's all minor stuff at this point. I am actually posting this comment from a prototype of the new theme, so it's actually coming along well.

The biggest hurdle for me right now is packaging it so that you don't have to edit core files to make it work.

Does anyone know of any themes that are derivatives of redbasic? Everything I have found is 6 years old and doesn't work anymore. It would be nice to have some working examples to help me figure out how this works. Any information, documentation, or example code would be great.

Scott M. Stolz

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:57:26 -0400

To wrap my head around how themes work in Hubzilla, I created a Starter Theme that can be used as a base for future themes. It is available here: #^https://github.com/WisTex/CHG-Hubzilla-Themes

It's called Redbasic Derivative Starter Kit (or Redbasic Starter Kit for short). It just shows Redbasic, but it includes instructions on how to modify it.

Future themes will be added to that repository as well. The project marches on. :)

Harald Eilertsen

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 03:15:04 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz Really cool to see your progress on this!

RockyIII

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:24:58 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz is it possible to pimp up redbasic with icon sets?

Scott M. Stolz

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:29:38 -0400

@RockyIII

is it possible to pimp up redbasic with icon sets?

It is relatively easy to include another icon set's css and font, such as Material Design Icons. You can even use more than one icon font set at a time and mix & match on the same page. But the Redbasic theme would not use these icons unless you changed the tpl files and changed the code there too.

In the tpl files, you see things like <i class="fa fa-fw fa-cog"></i> and you would need to change it to call the icon you want from the icon set you want.

What were you trying to accomplish?

RockyIII

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:20:41 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz I have not tried anything jet.

Icons for the apps in the menu can be changed individual quid easy by

/apps/edit but that is not what i was looking for. Here it would be interesting to know how to make changes by default for all channels of a hub.

Redbasic does not look stylish, actually more old fashion... i was wondering if the style of windows and icons could be changed with a new version of Redbasic like it is possible with linux / xfce .

So e. g. all the icons in the window where you compose and edit a post - how could they be changed - also in size... ?

Scott M. Stolz

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:43:41 -0400

@RockyIII

i was wondering if the style of windows and icons could be changed with a new version of Redbasic like it is possible with linux / xfce .

One way to achieve that is to create a new theme, and then force everyone on the hub to use that theme by making it the only available option. Or only give them options that look substantially similar but are variations of your desired format.

Another possibility is creating a plugin that modifies the icons, perhaps via hooks. That could potentially modify the icons everywhere on the site regardless of what theme is used.

But, I don't think the icons are a problem. Hubzilla uses Font Awesome, which is a modern icon set. Changing the layout of the HTML and the CSS would change the look & feel way more than changing icons. And I think that is what you intend anyway.

I think new themes I am working on would achieve what you are after: a more modern interface.

Scott M. Stolz

Fri, 06 May 2022 07:34:14 -0400

I have been making some progress, but I getting stuck on the smarty variables. Some of the variables I need are not available or not working as expected. So it is still a work in progress.

But here is a mockup of what I am working on: #^https://completehostingguide.com/channel/mockup

Please Note: not all of the links work and some work but are hard-coded and not dynamic. The purpose of the mockup is to show what is possible. It is not fully functional, but you can click around a bit to see what different pages will look like.

Image/photo

phani00 (hubzilla)

Fri, 06 May 2022 07:58:58 -0400

there's still few old themes on github, at github.com/DeadSuperHero/hubzilla-themes. they are not compatible with today's HZ but perhaps useful to see how things were / can be done.

Scott M. Stolz

Fri, 06 May 2022 08:24:47 -0400

@frank schleusener

there's still few old themes on github, at github.com/DeadSuperHero/hubzilla-themes. they are not compatible with today's HZ but perhaps useful to see how things were / can be done.

@frank schleusener I checked those out. They were very useful for helping me set up the basic structure. I would not have gotten this far without them.

Unfortunately, I am trying to add some additional functionality, like working breadcrumbs, which is proving to be challenging since some of the variables I need don't seem to be available in the navbar_default.tpl.

RockyIII

Fri, 06 May 2022 08:26:08 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz looks really promising

Scott M. Stolz

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:36:50 -0400

It is an actual working theme now, not just a mockup. You can see it now at:

#^https://completehostingguide.com/channel/customhubzilla

This is a live forum and you are welcome to join to see how it works for logged in users.

I am still working on updating the navigation throughout, which will take some time, since I need to go through every single page type and make the adjustments I want. You can see some of them now on the channels themselves. Once I get the navigation done and a couple other things, I will release it on GitHub with an MIT license.

Adam Robertson

Sat, 07 May 2022 14:44:28 -0400

It looks amazing!

Bekah S

Sat, 07 May 2022 20:29:51 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz Great work! I'd like to connect to the forum. On mobile, when I click the link to the channel homepage, I see the connect button very briefly, then it is hidden.

Scott M. Stolz

Sun, 08 May 2022 06:08:50 -0400 last edited: Sun, 08 May 2022 06:09:52 -0400

@Bekah S

Great work! I'd like to connect to the forum. On mobile, when I click the link to the channel homepage, I see the connect button very briefly, then it is hidden.

Thank you. I am glad you like it.

As far as connecting, I am unable to reproduce the error. And looking at the code, the connect link seems to just redirect you back to your own hub.

<a href="https://example.com/follow?f=&url=customhubzilla%40completehostingguide.com" class="btn btn-success btn-sm" rel="nofollow"> <i class="fa fa-plus"></i> Connect</a>

Can you give more details?

RockyIII

Sun, 08 May 2022 06:24:08 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz On mobile i don´t see the connect link at all.
and
not sure if it is an good idea to place it the bottom of the page - also the menu for -Home - stream - directory - search - help - should not be a the bottom of the page i would say

Scott M. Stolz

Sun, 08 May 2022 15:07:32 -0400

@RockyIII

On mobile i don´t see the connect link at all.

The connect link should be there, just not at the top of the page, as expected. It looks like I will have to figure out how to make a widget to display the connect button at the top of the page. There appears to be no way to put it there via the tpl files. But the one after the content should work.

I will do more testing to see if I can come up with why it is not showing up for some people.

not sure if it is an good idea to place it the bottom of the page - also the menu for -Home - stream - directory - search - help - should not be a the bottom of the page i would say

Those links at the bottom are redundant. It is also at the top in the dropdown menu, just like Redbasic. I changed the name of the dropdown to "Menu" so that hopefully it is more obvious where to find the links. Although, maybe it should be a separate menu from the Apps?

RockyIII

Sun, 08 May 2022 15:25:01 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz

Those links at the bottom are redundant.

True - did not see that

On mobile - there are three different menus now on the top - I think this works fine - or is this confusing ?

Scott M. Stolz

Sun, 08 May 2022 16:39:00 -0400

@RockyIII

On mobile - there are three different menus now on the top - I think this works fine - or is this confusing ?

Redbasic had a similar setup. But I am wondering if there is a better way to do it.

Scott M. Stolz

Sun, 08 May 2022 17:09:19 -0400

I'm not happy with the current mobile experience. Redbasic is better on mobile, and SB Admin is better on larger screens.

I think I will need to change the mobile experience to be more like Redbasic while keeping the SB Admin features for larger screens.

Oh, and I'm thinking of calling the new theme Neuhub.

Scott M. Stolz

Mon, 09 May 2022 07:45:52 -0400 last edited: Mon, 09 May 2022 07:47:50 -0400

What if I just implement Redbasic's menu bar on mobile devices, except make it sticky on the bottom of the page instead on the top?

I actually tried to make it sticky on top weeks ago, but Redbasic and SB Admin fight over who is on top. I got frustrated, so I gave up on the idea. But maybe it won't conflict if I make it sticky-bottom?

Would something like that work better for mobile navigation?

Bekah S

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:42:14 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz ok, I see what was happening. I could see the Connect link at the top before content loaded, then it was pushed down the page. I didn't know where it had gone. The Connect link indeed returns to the user's hub, but in doing so, adds the linked profile to the user's connections. So now I can follow your page.

Scott M. Stolz

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:42:07 -0400 last edited: Tue, 10 May 2022 09:42:52 -0400

Okay, try it now. I totally redesigned the menu at the top, and made it behave more like Redbasic when viewed on a mobile.

#^https://completehostingguide.com/channel/customhubzilla

I still have some more things I want to try to make the mobile experience better, but at least this makes it useable on mobile.

What do you think so far?

RockyIII

Tue, 10 May 2022 10:56:41 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz Like it a lot.

on mobile i still cant see the connect button in the ASIDE menu - strange

Scott M. Stolz

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:02:35 -0400 last edited: Tue, 10 May 2022 12:07:24 -0400

@RockyIII

on mobile i still cant see the connect button in the ASIDE menu - strange

I tested it with multiple accounts and it seems to work for me. Try clearing your cache.

Also, did you use the PDL editor on your hub to modify the layout? I noticed for clone users, it overrides the theme's settings. But I have not tested remote authenticated users yet.

RockyIII

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:35:24 -0400 last edited: Tue, 10 May 2022 14:25:49 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz

no remote authentication is used - i copied the link into a different browser

just tried an other different browser - still the button is missing.

Scott M. Stolz

Tue, 10 May 2022 12:44:11 -0400

@RockyIII

no remote authentication is used - i copied the link into a different browser

just tried an other different browser - still the button ist missing.

Are you getting any errors when you log in? Is your avatar showing in the upper right hand corner?

RockyIII

Tue, 10 May 2022 14:35:29 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz

no remote authentication is used - i copied the link into a different browser

without authentication no connect button - so this is expected..

I was using the android app nomad - there the button was missing.

If i use a regular browser the connect button shows up as expected..

SO IT IS WORKING

Bekah S

Tue, 10 May 2022 20:07:13 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz I think that is a cleaner look. I already connected so there is no Connect button anymore, which appears to be normal behavior. It would be nice if the Connect button toggled to "Connected" or something instead of disappearing, but I think that is in the software not the template.

Scott M. Stolz

Wed, 11 May 2022 01:31:56 -0400

@Bekah S

I think that is a cleaner look. I already connected so there is no Connect button anymore, which appears to be normal behavior. It would be nice if the Connect button toggled to "Connected" or something instead of disappearing, but I think that is in the software not the template.

Thank you. And I agree on the connect button. It is the default behavior of Hubzilla, but I will see if I can come up with something.

RockyIII

Wed, 11 May 2022 06:35:51 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz you want especially more a "forum look"

the overview of topics in HZ forums is a bit difficult. The only way to show an overview of topics are Categories and Hashtags

Would it be a good idea to move Categories and Hashtags to the menu on the left side below -home -channels - forums ??

Scott M. Stolz

Wed, 11 May 2022 07:43:57 -0400

@RockyIII

the overview of topics in HZ forums is a bit difficult. The only way to show an overview of topics are Categories and Hashtags

Would it be a good idea to move Categories and Hashtags to the menu on the left side below -home -channels - forums ??

Are you referring to moving the existing "categories" located in the right sidebar to the left collapsible sidebar, or do you have something else in mind?

RockyIII

Wed, 11 May 2022 08:11:40 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz if just looking at the desktop version i meant the left blue site

Scott M. Stolz

Wed, 11 May 2022 09:16:12 -0400

@RockyIII

if just looking at the desktop version i meant the left blue site

The categories/tags are currently in the right sidebar, when you are viewing the forum channel page. Or are you wanting those links to appear in other pages too?

I would like to reserve the left blue sidebar for the website owner, rather than use it for forum or channel navigation. One of my goals is to make it so that you can integrate Hubzilla with the rest of your website, and that sidebar was how I intended on adding navigation between Hubzilla and the rest of the website.

For example, Complete Hosting Guide is going to have articles, courses, and resources, in addition to the Hubzilla-powered forums. Links to those resources would be in that sidebar.

To get the "forum look" I want, I think I am going to have to create a mod or addon specifically for that. Simply updating the theme and template files won't achieve what I want to achieve.

RockyIII

Wed, 11 May 2022 15:09:53 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz i see you have a plan

Scott M. Stolz

Wed, 11 May 2022 18:25:51 -0400

@RockyIII

i see you have a plan

Yes, I do have a plan and know exactly what I want to create. The challenge is implementation, especially since I'm just a bootstrapped scrappy little startup. But I am motivated. I don't ever want to go back to the corporate world. :)

So, this is bigger than just creating a Hubzilla theme for me. The theme is my way of giving back to the community and encouraging the decentralization of the internet. But the theme I am creating is going to help power various content and community websites I have in the works, which is one of my larger goals at the moment. And, ultimately, I need certain community features for my websites, so I am going to build those community features into my Hubzilla theme.

RockyIII

Thu, 12 May 2022 03:27:42 -0400 last edited: Thu, 12 May 2022 04:06:08 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz could underneath the breadcrumbs be a place for Categories and Hashtags

Scott M. Stolz

Thu, 12 May 2022 05:54:58 -0400

@RockyIII

could underneath the breadcrumbs be a place for Categories and Hashtags

This is the current version that sits in the sidebar of your channel. It pulls the categories from the channel that you are viewing.

Are you wanting this, but in a different location, or are you thinking of something different?

Since you are suggesting that it be located in the main navigation, I am guessing that you want it to show the tags from all forums, not just the one you are looking at. Am I guessing correctly?

RockyIII

Thu, 12 May 2022 07:06:10 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz

Since you are suggesting that it be located in the main navigation, I am guessing that you want it to show the tags from all forums, not just the one you are looking at. Am I guessing correctly?

correct...
Categories and Hashtags of a channel can be shown in HZ not just like a list but also like a "cloud"

You have the plan - look all great but please think also of the task "the overview of topics" - that is my point. THANKS

Aksel Kies Linc @Hz

Thu, 12 May 2022 08:21:54 -0400

@RockyIII you mean the cloud on the right side here: #^https://completehostingguide.com/directory ?

RockyIII

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:40:48 -0400

@Aksel Kies Linc @Hz NO this is the cloud for the whole hub . I mean the Categories and Hashtags cloud for a channel like i have on my channel page on the left.

Scott M. Stolz

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:58:24 -0400

@RockyIII

I mean the Categories and Hashtags cloud for a channel like i have on my channel page on the left.

Is that a widget? If so, that would be easy to add to the sidebar.

Aksel Kies Linc @Hz

Thu, 12 May 2022 22:37:21 -0400

Tag cloud is an additional feature in hubzilla, one can activate for each channel.

Scott M. Stolz

Fri, 13 May 2022 00:58:23 -0400

@Aksel Kies Linc @Hz

Tag cloud is an additional feature in hubzilla, one can activate for each channel.

All of the existing features should still work. I am just putting a fresh coat of paint on top of Hubzilla. All of the backend still works the same.

Scott M. Stolz

Fri, 13 May 2022 21:41:27 -0400

I made some more updates to the theme today. This time I was playing around with the profile, vcard, and connect buttons. It looks very different now.

#^https://completehostingguide.com/profile/mockup

More to come.

RockyIII

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:27:54 -0400

@Scott M. Stolz looking soooo good

Crow

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:47:55 -0500

@Scott M. Stolz

https://completehostingguide.com/profile/mockup

That theme looks great. Is it live yet?

Scott M. Stolz

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:50:02 -0500

@Crow

That theme looks great. Is it live yet?

There are some bugs I am ironing out, but it is almost ready for first release. That particular theme is meant for content websites. I plan on making other themes that are more appropriate for social media.