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

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...Review, Rate and View Demo of Elgg 3 here:..." Updated Elgg 3 to 3.1.5
"Connect Galaxy used Elgg to build a social utility platform. The site lets users share ideas with friends, relatives, and the world. Connect Galaxy serves as a social and business network. The platform helps users connect and interact online. The case highlights Elgg's use for building social networks." https://elgg.org/showcase/view/2527086/connect-galaxy
"...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 solutions does Elgg provide for Rating And Review Management?

How can Elgg enhance your Searching For Content process?

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.

 

subterraneanwebZ - Information Technology And Services - Small

subterraneanwebZ used Elgg to build Post Wall, a social network platform. They created a Twitter-like experience with features like news feed, user timeline, and social login. The solution included a...uto-crossposting, direct messages, and responsive design. They added crypto wallet login and web3 tools. Users praised the platform for its functionality and design.

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Executive Networks - Information Services - Small

San Francisco, USA

Executive Networks needed a new platform to help staff manage customer information and research. Their old process was manual and used many tools like Salesforce and Outlook. Arck Interactive built a... custom solution using Elgg, with Salesforce integration, role-based access, and event management. Staff can now search, track engagement, and manage events in one place. The platform supports about 5,000 members and improves workflow for the team.

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Advatera - Marketing And Advertising - Small

Advatera built an online community platform using Elgg. The platform supports digital, marketing, and communication managers. Members share knowledge, meeting notes, files, and event details. The Elg...g-powered site has about 1,000 members. Advatera uses Elgg 2.0.0 to connect and empower its community.

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Oncore Virtual Learning Environment - Education - Small

UK

Oncore Virtual Learning Environment used Elgg to build an online learning platform for veterinary practice. The platform offers a responsive design, document and image repository, and threaded course... discussions. It supports flexible and engaging online courses with full tutoring. Oncore VLE helps users connect and learn in a virtual campus setting. The solution focuses on providing relevant education for veterinary professionals.

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STEM TIPS - Education - Small

Gainesville, USA

STEM TIPS uses Elgg to support teacher preparation and retention in STEM fields. The platform lets users upload and organize content, join private groups, and manage mentoring relationships. Features... include instant search, role-based permissions, and integrated chat. Organizations can assign roles and track coaching activity. The system helps new teachers connect, share resources, and get support.

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Team Webgalli - Information Technology And Services - Small

India

Team Webgalli built their company website using Elgg. They used only core plugins like groups, profile, and private messages. They turned Elgg into a corporate website with an online community and sh...op. They added single sign on with Wordpress for the blog. Technologies included Elgg, jQuery, PayPal API, and Wordpress.

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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

1.07/5 ★

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Elgg Foundation News

Product

Elgg 6.3.5 release : Elgg.org

Elgg.org has released version 6.3.5 of its software, featuring bug fixes such as preventing out-of-memory issues during image resizing and improved error handling for email transport failures.

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Elgg 6.3.3 release : Elgg.org

Elgg.org has released version 6.3.3 of its software, featuring bug fixes including improvements to the datepicker functionality. This update is now available for download.

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Elgg Foundation Profile

Company Name

Elgg Foundation

Company Website

https://elgg.org/

HQ Location

Employees

NA

Social

Facebook

Financials

PRIVATE