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Many different skins are currently available for Mediawiki. If you don't see one you like here, then you can have us design one for you. Following are some examples of skin modifications we have done for our clients.


Skins

Extensions, Consulting, Hosting, Management


Here are some good Extensions to install on your wiki:

http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Preloader

Key anti-spam extensions I've identifed:

http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:ConfirmEdit - With Captcha if possible at SiteGround - anyone know if this required tool is/can be installed:http://www.pythonware.com/products/pil/ http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:AntiSpoof http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Newuserlog http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/SpamBlacklist_extension http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Username_Blacklist Evaluate continuation of the use of Bad Behavior extension - we use it here currently http://e-democracy.org/wiki http://www.bad-behavior.ioerror.us/category/mediawiki/

Some fun extensions:

http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:AddHTML http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:EmailObfuscator http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Inputbox http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:CharInsert http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:BreadCrumbs http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:VideoFlash http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:FlashMP3 http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:SimpleFeed http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Spellcheck http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Simple_Forms http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:FormMailer http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:ShareThis


Extensions Created by User:Nad

- A simple to implement security extension
- Allows dynamic tree-views to be made with bullet-list syntax
- Shows how to add new built in variables
- Dynamically adds a new hook to intercept database row requests
- A taghook which allows ActionScript to render as an embedded SWF movie.
- Using normal wikitext articles to define skin content and layout
- Adds a hook called "CategoryHook" which allows rules-based categorisation, adds a parser-function for categorisation and adds a parser-function for checking if the current title is a member of a given category
- Makes recent-changes and watchlists render in nice columns for easier reading, see this example
- a very simple calendar extension which renders a table of all the months in the year with each day being a wiki article
- adds a new parser function called #when which expands to easily queryable time categorisation
- Allows mass deletion of articles by DPL query (based on mw:Extension:Nuke by Brion Vibber
- Manage the InterWiki list from a file
- Logs usage of the search box and allows reporting of keyword totals during given time periods
- Send fully rendered articles with embedded CSS to users, groups or contact lists
- Allows emails to be sent to and appended to articles in the wiki using pagename@your-wiki-domain
- A parser-function for adding CSS's to articles
- Divides wiki into private and public by domain name, but allows unrestricted access to articles in a public category.
- Formats and sends posted forms to email recipients
- Loads Javascript files from selected files or directories without duplication
- Allows a list of currently active users to be embedded into a page using a template
- Creates a new MediaWiki log for user logins and logout events
- Allows articles containing XML to be returned as raw XML with associated XSLT applied if required
- A template which can be added to an article to make it synchronise with a file
- Add a message to newly created user's talk pages

Current Development

- Allow articles to be held at a particular revision until subsequent edits are authorised by a user with sufficient permissions
- Allows dynamic content areas called tags which can be switched between pre-selected states by clicking. The states can contain normal content such as images and categorisation links
- A set of simple mechanisms for making and processing forms
- Allows dynamic tree-views to be made with bullet-list syntax
- Use simple template-syntax to create live portlets that update dynamically without the need for polling
- Composes a book from articles in a category and exports as a PDF file
- Using normal wikitext articles to define skin content and layout

On the back burner

- A parser function which works like a template but the content is in a moveable panel which floats over the page instead of embedding in the page.
- A special page for backing up and restoring multiple wikis on a server

Obslolete or Abandoned

- A MediaWiki hack giving XML properties to articles
- try mw:Extension:Pdf Book and/or mw:Extension:Pdf Export instead
- Allows expandable/collapsable tables to be created similar to WikiNews
- Create links which control visibility of areas by CSS class
Extensions

Extensions

Feedback

Just some of our feedback...

Peder is a one-of-a-kind MediaWiki specialist, completed the assignment fast and overcame some pretty tricky hurdles with ease. I can fully recommend Peder to anybody that needs MediaWiki work done. I will definitely work with him again!

Peder, we officially lauched the new SKIN yesterday on our annual show. It's been a success. Thanks for your very important contribution. The first of many, I'm sure! Everything has been working fine! The job is done and I've just rated the project. Congratulations!

Working with wikiexpert was great! It's nice to have a true *expert* to turn to. Communication was great, the work was flawless and on time. I look forward for more wiki projects with wikiexpert in the future!

Very smart, and technically efficient outfit. Helped me take idea for a project and translate it into technical language.

Very thoughtful, made excellent suggestions to get project finished on time and on budget. I would highly recommend.



Articles and Tips

Getting Started

MediaWiki Tutorial

MediaWiki Installation

Site Config

Database Config

MediaWiki Documentation

Change Page Name

Add Links

Sections, Categories

Edit Posts

MediaWiki Skins

MediaWiki Extensions

MediaWiki Images

Other Tutorials

http://www.siteground.com/tutorials/mediawiki/index.htm

Readers

These Articles are designed for people who use wikis for research.

Contributers

These Articles are designed for people who contribute information to wikis

Moderators

These Articles are designed for people who moderate information on wikis

Administrators

These Articles are designed for people who are responsible for the business and/or technical side of their wikis.

Consultants

These Articles are designed for people who help others with wiki technology.


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People rely on experts to get things done. You wouldn't hire a plumber to do surgery on you, nor would you hire a surgeon to unclog your toilet. Before you jump gung-ho into a project, step back. Look at the big picture. Ask yourself:

  • Have I done this before? Do I know anyone who has?
  • Where am I in the process RIGHT NOW?

You may already have a concept of where you want to go, but before you start your journey, you better know where you are!

To help you achieve your goals, we follow this simple methodology:

Contents


Concept

Everybody has Ideas, but most of them stink, and very few of them see the light of day.

To get your idea the best chance to succeed, you need to follow a method that others have used to get their ideas to work.

See how WikiExpert can help you with your Concept

Design and Develop

Many people confuse Design with Development. Does form follow function? Often the two are inextricably linked. Let an expert guide you.

See how WikiExpert can help you with your Design & Development

Protype (Pilot and Test)

The Prototype gives you a chance to test your ideas with minimal investment and maximum return.


See how WikiExpert can help you with your Prototype

Release

Once your idea has been manifest into a tangible website, be sure that you are able to measure and improve your site. This depends largely on your big picture view of your customer, your role, and what you can anticipate they need.

See how WikiExpert can help you with Content & Data migration

Train

See how WikiExpert can help you with your Training

Maintain

See how WikiExpert can help you with your Maintenance needs

Improve and Perfect

See how WikiExpert can help you Improve and Perfect your wiki, knowledge management system, or document management system.



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Events and News

Military Is Awash in Data From Drones

  • Problem: To Much Information
  • Solution: Filter the data BEFORE you you store it.


Nowadays, storage is cheap. Back in the day, when we did large data warehousing projects, a TB of storage cost over $100,000 USD. Now, you can get that for $200 at your local Best Buy.

The greater problem here is actually finding data, not storing it. As this article states, nothing beat the tool of the human eyeball.

Lesson Learned: Spend $500 Million on a tool to store and sort and search the data, or invest in a process (intelligence) up front to tell you WHEN to turn on the camera.





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