A2 Hosting offers a one-click install of Geeklog thanks to the Softaculous module. If you'd like to install your own copy, our web hosting packages exceed Geeklog's requirements with PHP 5 and MySQL 5.1.

Overview

Geeklog is a weblog powered by PHP and MySQL. It allows you within minutes to set up a fully functioning dynamic website, and has many features to get you started.

• User-system, allowing members of the public to register for your site and submit stories.
• Comment system, allowing users to comment on posts made to your site.
• Block system, allowing you to put information anywhere on your site.
• Plugin system that allows you to extend Geeklog, without having to code any new PHP.
• Theme system that allows users to select what layout they want to view.
• Excellent security model that allows you to give users control over certain aspects of the site with no need to worry.
• Site Statistics that show you the most popular areas of your site.
• Link system that allows users to add links to the site.
• Calendar System that lets you and your user add up-and-coming events.
• Allow users to email stories to their friends.

Geeklog Plugins and Development

You can extend Geek Log with free plugins from the Geeklog Plugin Directory.

• CAPTCHA - Provides additional protections against spam bots registering or posting on your system.
• Media Gallery - a full-featured, integrated Geeklog plugin for providing a full media gallery to your Geeklog installation.
• Geeklog Usage Stats - collects statistics on who visits your site, what browser and operating system they are using, which pages they view, and which links they are clicking to get there.

If you're interested in customizing Geeklog by developing your own plugins or themes, Geeklog provides an API for Plugin Development and Theme Development.

Geeklog Support

Thanks to Softaculous, you'll be up and running with Geeklog in just a few clicks. If you want to install a different version of Geek Log, our web hosting packages are equipped with everything you need including PHP 5 and MySQL 5.1.

Helpful Geeklog Links

Geeklog Home Page