Chapter 8. Information Dissemination

In this chapter we will look at disseminating information using different methods such as newsletters, calendars, and RSS feeds. We will also learn a little bit about search engines and various methods we can use to get our e107 site noticed.

The Newsletter Plugin

Newsletters are a great way to communicate information about you and your business or topics of interest. From a marketing standpoint, newsletters provide you with a rich database of individuals and/or companies that have expressed an interest to the topic of your newsletter.

Installation

To use this fantastic feature you need not look any further than your core plugins. Log in as administrator and select Plugins | Plugin Manager from the administrator toolbar or select the Plugin Manager icon from the administrative interface. Next locate the Newsletter plugin and click on the Install button. When the plugin is installed, click on the Configure link and your screen will look as shown below. On...