Elgg Overview

Elgg is a versatile web framework and content management system that excels in crafting custom social applications. Built on PHP and MySQL, it offers a robust foundation for developing socially aware web applications. Elgg provides essential components for seamless social app creation, ensuring flexibility and adaptability to various project needs. Its open-source nature allows developers to tailor features to specific social media marketing strategies, enhancing user engagement and interaction. This framework is ideal for businesses looking to innovate their online presence by building unique social networking platforms.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Rating And Review Management, Searching For Content, Collaboration, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using Elgg.

Other use cases:

  • Workflow Management
  • Public Relations
  • Sending & Publishing Communications
  • Engaging And Following Up
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Business Priorities

Build Brand Awareness and Acquire Customers are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using Elgg.

Other priorities:

  • Scale Best Practices
  • Improve Efficiency
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Elgg Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

Elgg's features include Widgets, and Alerts: Popups & Notifications. and Elgg support capabilities include 24/7 Support, AI Powered, Email Support, etc. also Elgg analytics capabilities include Custom Reports, and Analytics.

Reviews

"...Networking engine that assists organizations and institutions of all sizes with collaboration and branding...." Peer review from Curverider

Elgg, belong to a category of solutions that help Social Media Marketing. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Elgg is a highly customizable web framework and CMS for building social apps with PHP and MySQL. It offers robust features for community, collaboration, and social networking.

Popular Business Setting

for Elgg

Top Industries

  • Non-Profit Organization Management

Popular in

  • Small Business

Elgg is popular in Non-Profit Organization Management, and is widely used by Small Business,

Elgg Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

What makes Elgg ideal for Rating And Review Management?

How can Elgg optimize your Searching For Content Workflow?

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Elgg solved their Social Media Marketing needs. Cuspera uses 293 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Social Media Marketing needs.

Team Webgalli - Information Technology And Services

Team Webgalli used Elgg 1.8.11 to build a social networking site for CMC Alumni. They integrated Google Maps and Google Geo Coding API for location features. The site uses jQuery and Ajax for a fully... ajaxified experience. Only limited core plugins were used. The project shows the flexibility of the Elgg platform.

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CollegeScript - Education

CollegeScript used the Elgg application to build a secure online space for college students. The platform helps students manage class schedules with a calendar. It lets them estimate their GPA and co...nnect with employers in a Career Center. Students can also find local groups and clubs by interest. The solution supports learning and networking in an education setting.

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Executive Networks - Management Consulting

Arck Interactive built a new platform for Executive Networks using Elgg 1.8. The goal was to help staff manage customer information and research more easily. The solution included Salesforce integrat...ion, custom roles, event management, and advanced search tools. The platform replaced manual processes and combined data from Salesforce, RegOnline, and Outlook. Executive Networks now has about 5,000 members using the system.

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Nikolai Shcherbin / subterraneanwebZ dev lab - Information Technology And Services

Wallz is a social network template built on Elgg. Nikolai Shcherbin and subterraneanwebZ dev lab used it to create flexible online boards for news, events, and portfolios. The solution offers widgets..., social login, privacy controls, and mobile support. Users can post content, collaborate, and manage boards easily. The template is SEO optimized and supports Google Analytics.

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Team Webgalli - Information Technology And Services

Team Webgalli used Elgg to build their own company website. They used only core plugins like groups, profile, and private messages. They turned Elgg into a corporate website with an online community ...and shop. They also created WordPress single sign-on for the blog. Technologies used include Elgg 1.8.16, jQuery, PayPal API, and WordPress.

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KonnectMe - Non Profit Organization Management

KonnectMe used the Elgg social networking engine to build a secure and scalable platform for non-profits. The platform lets users register, find non-profits, and donate using trusted payment methods ...like PayPal. Users can also list events, sell tickets, and collect event registration details. Team Webgalli developed the full site from scratch, including design and custom systems for causes and events. This is the first crowdfunding platform based on Elgg.

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Peers used Elgg for rating and review management and searching for content

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

1.07/5 ★

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

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Elgg Foundation Profile

Company Name

Elgg Foundation

Company Website

https://elgg.org/

HQ Location

Employees

NA

Social

Facebook

Financials

PRIVATE