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    A flexible and free content management system that allows you to create a website of any direction.

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  • Karelian solution

    CMS "GIRVAS" was developed in the Republic of Karelia and is also included in the Register of Russian software by the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation (registry entry No. 25012 dated 11/27/2024).

GIRVAS 0.2.7 "Voitsy": Deep Optimization, Mobile Control, and Enhanced Security

We"re ready to introduce another major update to our content management system—version 0.2.7 "Voitsy." This release marks a significant step in the platform"s evolution, focusing on three key aspects: universal usability, deep SEO optimization, and enhanced fundamental security. We"re not simply adding new features; we"re rethinking existing processes to make working with the CMS intuitive, efficient, and secure at every level—from the administrator to the end user.

Flagship Feature: A Fully Mobile-Friendly Admin Panel

Until now, mobility has often been a weak point in many powerful CMSs. The release of version 0.2.7 radically changes this paradigm.

What We"ve Done

We"ve completely redesigned and refactored the admin panel interface, implementing a fully mobile-responsive design. Now, all controls—complex tables, editing forms, navigation menus, and the media library—scale perfectly and remain functional on smartphones and tablets.

Completely redesigned and refactored the admin panel interface

Practical Benefits for Business

  • 24/7 Management: Approve a publication, comment on a draft, or add a new product directly from your phone while away from the office.
  • Enhanced Efficiency: Respond to urgent needs instantly, without having to find a laptop or desktop computer.
  • Enhanced Convenience for Teams with Distributed Workflows: Make the work of content managers, journalists, and moderators who frequently work remotely easier.

SEO Ecosystem: From Superficial Settings to In-Depth Control

In version 0.2.7, we are laying the foundation for a comprehensive SEO ecosystem within GIRVAS.

Verification in Yandex.Webmaster

Now you don"t need to edit template files to connect your site to Yandex"s powerful analytics tool. Simply go to the SEO category in the CMS settings and paste the verification code into the designated field. This saves time and minimizes the risk of errors.

Verification in Yandex.Webmaster

Advanced Category Optimization

Post categories are often the foundation of a website"s structure. Now, for each category, you can define unique:

  • SEO Title
  • SEO Description
  • Keyword(s) and Phrases

This allows you to more accurately position website sections in search results and compete for high-frequency search queries.

Increased Transparency and Control

To ensure the administrator always has a clear overview of optimized pages, we"ve added:

  • SEO status display on the page listing all posts and static pages.
  • Author information in these same lists, simplifying internal content team coordination.

Tool for Multilingual Projects

For sites with an international audience, we"ve implemented a method for obtaining a list of all localizations used for a post or page. This provides a clear understanding of which content has been translated and which requires translator attention.

Security and Audit: Proactive Data Protection

Security is not a feature, but a fundamental need. In "Voitsy," we"ve strengthened two key areas.

Tracking and Vulnerability Protection

The potentially risky Topics API has been disabled by setting a strict Permissions-Policy header. This prevents unauthorized tracking of user behavior and enhances their privacy.

Accurate Auditing and Fraud Prevention

We"ve implemented an improved method for capturing a user"s real IP address at registration. This not only helps analyze audience geodata but also serves as a powerful tool for identifying and blocking fraudulent registrations, bots, and other malicious users.

Enhanced User Experience (UX)

In addition to mobile responsiveness, we"ve made a number of improvements that make daily work with the CMS more enjoyable and productive. Updated visual style of the admin panel: We"ve carefully reworked the fonts, indents, and color accents, and updated the default avatars. The interface now looks more modern, streamlined, and professional.

New navigation for readers: The post view page now features links to the previous and next post. This is a classic technique that increases user time on the site and reduces bounce rates.
  • More context: Author information has been added to post and static page pages, and new, more readable publication and update time formats have been added.
  • Simplified content management: The "Display on start page" field has been replaced with more flexible and functional options, making the home page setup process more logical.

    Technical Improvements and Stability

    Every major update comes with a lot of work under the hood.

    • Code Refactoring: Significant parts of the codebase have been reworked to improve performance, readability, and ease of future updates.
    • Bug Fixes: A rare issue that could occur when loading media files has been resolved, and overall system stability has been improved.
    • Localization Updates: The Russian and English interfaces have been thoroughly reviewed and updated to reflect new functionality.

    Conclusion: Why should you upgrade?

    A new version release is more than just a list of new features. It"s a comprehensive upgrade of your platform that:

    • Makes management truly mobile, giving you freedom of action.
    • Gives you powerful SEO tools, helping you compete for top search rankings.
    • Strengthens security, protecting your data and reputation.
    • Improves the daily experience* for everyone using the system.

    We strongly recommend everyone update to version 0.2.7 "Voitsy" to take full advantage of the modern, secure, and high-performance Karelian CMS.

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