Pligg Template: Upstart Blogger Future First

I had a request from someone to release the Pligg template I had been using for the Futurosity Grapevine. I’ll probably create a new template to match whatever theme I’m using on Futurosity when Pligg v1.0 is released, so I’m going to make this available for download now. But… Warning: This template is not compatible with the current version of Pligg (I think I made it for Beta 9.1). This template is, frankly, a mess. I’m... Read More

The Pligg Bug That Can Bring Your MySQL Server Down

If you’re still running an older version of Pligg (pre-Beta 9.5) and you get a spike in traffic, it could bring your MySQL server down. The fix is easy. Here’s how. Note: If you’re running Pligg Beta 9.5 or later, you don’t need to worry about this. I’m writing this up to help you avoid the head scratching I just went through. A Little Background After getting a bump in traffic on the Upstart Blogger Grapevine after my... Read More

Pligg Template: Upstart Blogger One

I had a request from someone to release the Pligg template I had been using for the Upstart Blogger Grapevine. I’ll probably create a new template to match whatever theme I’m using on Upstart Blogger when Pligg v1.0 is released, so I’m going to make this available for download now. But… Warning: This template is not compatible with the current version of Pligg. This template is, frankly, a mess. I’m making it available... Read More

8 Myths About Launching a Pligg Site

As Pligg approaches v1.0, Digg-like sites powered by Pligg and other systems are becoming more and more popular. The idea of a site created with user-submitted content is seductive. But here are some things you probably don’t know about what it’s really like to launch a Pligg-powered site. First, let me say that none of this is a criticism of Pligg. I’m a Pligg fan. I’ve ported two templates to Pligg, which have been very popular,... Read More

Pligg Templates Update Status

After spending the better part of this weekend attempting to upgrade my Pligg templates, I’ve reluctantly decided to postpone any updates until the next version of Pligg, Pligg v1.0, is released. The templates, which were hack jobs from the beginning, were becoming impossibly confused salads of code from Digital Nature and yget. Trying to update the templates while retaining the same formatting was an ordeal akin to balancing a checkbook that’s... Read More

UpstartAqueous Pligg Template Updated to 0.4

I’ve updated my free Pligg template, UpstartAqueous, to version 0.4. This update fixes several problems: Added Published submenu to header (accidently deleted in 0.3). Fixed missing avatars (this was an old Pligg bug that snuck into the template). Fixed last IE 7 error by removing unused Javascript (at least, I hope it wasn’t being used anywhere!). There’s still an error on the Live page, but it seems to be a bug in live.php. Fixed... Read More

UpstartAqueous Pligg Template Updated to 0.3

I’ve updated my free Pligg template, UpstartAqueous, to version 0.3. This update fixes some broken links that were introduced with Pligg Beta 9.1. Upcoming links should now work properly. To download, visit the original post: Free Pligg Template: UpstartAqueous. Be sure to read the instructions.  Read More →

How to Hack a Pligg Template

If you’ve read my post on Understanding Pligg Template Files and want to take a crack at hacking a template of your own, you may find these tips helpful. This is my workflow for porting a template to Pligg. Getting Started Gather the right tools. Hacking a template is a bit tricky. You’ll need to peek into the .tpl files and get up to your elbows in HTML and CSS. You proably already have your prefered tools. I use a handful of apps to... Read More

FuturePligg Solemnity Pligg Template Updated to 0.5

I’ve updated my free Pligg template, FuturePligg Solemnity, to version 0.5. Changes include a little dusting and cleaning. Plus: Removed extraneous arrow icons from sidebar (they didn’t behave properly and were left over from the Java effect). Added a link in the sidebar to the Live page. Fixed the top tags section of the sidebar so they don’t display as a list (thanks, Templora!). Fixed a link that pointed incorrectly to the Digital... Read More

FuturePligg Solemnity Pligg Template Updated to 0.4

I’ve updated my free Pligg template, FuturePligg Solemnity, to version 0.4. This update includes several minor fixes: Updated for Pligg beta 9.1. Fixed alignment of category RSS images. Eliminated two IE7 errors by deleting unused Java scripts. Deleted empty () next to Unpublished on some pages. Note that the template is still a hack job, but this version is recommended for anyone using an earlier version. To download, visit the original... Read More