OJS services for research journal publishers

We install production-ready OJS 3.x on cPanel, VPS, or cloud hosting with correct PHP, database, SSL, email, permissions, and security settings, then test submit–review–publish paths before handover.

Most first-time OJS installs fail on PHP version, missing extensions, file permissions, or mail—so the platform looks “installed” but cannot run a real journal. We build a stable foundation instead of a fragile unzip-and-hope setup.

Scoped pricing after we see your host type and access level—usually quoted within 24 hours. Guides: /blog/install-ojs-3-cpanel-hosting/, /blog/install-ojs-vps-ubuntu-server/, /blog/ojs-php-requirements-server-settings/

We customize your OJS frontend to match journal branding—logo, colors, typography, headers, article/issue layouts, and mobile layout—while keeping plugins and indexing-facing pages stable.

Default OJS themes look generic to authors and indexers. Branding is more than cosmetics: layout, license display areas, and mobile readability all affect trust and discoverability.

Priced from brand package complexity (simple recolor vs full custom layout). Explore /themes or request a quote.

We install and configure Crossref DOI, ORCID, OAI-PMH, Google Scholar, statistics, citation formats, and workflow plugins—then resolve conflicts so features work without breaking submissions or email.

One misconfigured plugin can block DOIs, silence reviewer mail, or break the submission queue. Plugin work is tested as a stack, not as isolated one-off installs.

Scoped to plugin list and current install health. Related: /blog/ojs-crossref-plugin-setup/, /blog/ojs-email-notifications-not-sending/

We migrate journals from OJS 2, other platforms, or old servers to OJS 3 with backups, article/user/history mapping, file transfer, redirect planning, and post-migration workflow tests.

Rushed upgrades are where journals lose history or orphan galleys. Migration here is planned, verified, then cut over—so editorial work continues on a tested target.

Depends on source platform, volume, and downtime rules—mapped before you buy. Guide: /blog/migrate-journal-to-ojs/

We configure submission forms, blind-review options, section editors, reviewer invitations/reminders, decision letters, revision rounds, and production handoff to match your editorial policy.

Indexers and authors both notice weak review workflows. Configuration should reflect real roles and timelines—not default OJS placeholders left unedited after install.

Based on sections, roles, and email policy complexity. Guide: /blog/add-section-editor-reviewer-ojs/

We prepare the technical side of indexing: Crossref DOI plugins, OAI-PMH, open-access license display, metadata completeness, Google Scholar signals, and DOAJ/Scopus pre-check lists—without promising outcomes only indexers control.

DOAJ and similar reviewers reject many journals for platform metadata and license display mistakes, not only editorial policy. Fix the technical checklist before re-applying.

Scoped after a compliance gap review. Guides: /blog/doaj-application-checklist-ojs/, /blog/register-journal-doi-prefix-crossref/, /blog/setup-oai-pmh-ojs-google-scholar/

Live, role-based training for journal managers, section editors, reviewers, and authors on your real OJS site—so workflows stick after the specialist leaves.

Most “broken journals” are user-process problems on a fine install. Training reduces repeated support tickets and accidental setting changes.

Based on seats, roles, and session length—proposal after a short needs call.