Optimising meta-data & third party applications? #839

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OVERLORD · 2026-02-04T22:26:46+03:00

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-04 22:26:46 +03:00

Originally created by @beachedward on GitHub (Oct 2, 2018).

Hi guys

Forgive me for being unversed with programming: I'm encountering issues with optimising the site for search engine use.

Is there a way to easily insert detailed metadata for each article in addition to the homepage?

Furthermore, how would one go about adding third party applications such as disqus or a 'did this article help' extension. Would I need to hire somebody to do this or is there a simple way to achieve these things

many thanks

Originally created by @beachedward on GitHub (Oct 2, 2018). Hi guys Forgive me for being unversed with programming: I'm encountering issues with optimising the site for search engine use. Is there a way to easily insert detailed metadata for each article in addition to the homepage? Furthermore, how would one go about adding third party applications such as disqus or a 'did this article help' extension. Would I need to hire somebody to do this or is there a simple way to achieve these things many thanks

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2026-02-04 22:26:50 +03:00

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2026-02-04 22:26:54 +03:00

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Mar 20, 2019):

Hi @beachedward,
Sorry for the very late response.

Is there a way to easily insert detailed metadata for each article in addition to the homepage?

No, Not as it stands. BookStack is Primarily focused as a smaller internal wiki rather than a public-facing documentation site where SEO is a concern.

Furthermore, how would one go about adding third party applications such as disqus or a 'did this article help' extension. Would I need to hire somebody to do this or is there a simple way to achieve these things

Such additions would really require some custom development work, As these are things I don't really see being included in the core project. Some of them may be possible/easier in the near future as we improve customizability.

To be honest though, from your questions, I think other solutions may be better for your use-case. You could find someone to help modify BookStack to include your required features but then you'll need active maintenance to keep up with releases.

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Mar 20, 2019): Hi @beachedward, Sorry for the very late response. > Is there a way to easily insert detailed metadata for each article in addition to the homepage? No, Not as it stands. BookStack is Primarily focused as a smaller internal wiki rather than a public-facing documentation site where SEO is a concern. > Furthermore, how would one go about adding third party applications such as disqus or a 'did this article help' extension. Would I need to hire somebody to do this or is there a simple way to achieve these things Such additions would really require some custom development work, As these are things I don't really see being included in the core project. Some of them may be possible/easier in the near future as we improve customizability. To be honest though, from your questions, I think other solutions may be better for your use-case. You could find someone to help modify BookStack to include your required features but then you'll need active maintenance to keep up with releases.

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-04 22:27:00 +03:00

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (May 18, 2019):

Since the original questions were answered I'll close this. If there was any specific wishes in terms of the meta data please open a new issue focused on that request.

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (May 18, 2019): Since the original questions were answered I'll close this. If there was any specific wishes in terms of the meta data please open a new issue focused on that request.

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Reference: starred/BookStack#839