How to Use a Joomla Template

Let’s learn how to use a Joomla template. So I was talking last time about how to use Joomla and how Joomla is a CMS, a Content Management System. But unlike other CMS Joomla is made up of a blocks to a page. Kinda like the wooden blocks that a baby plays with. And like those blocks, just as you need 4 blocks to spell the word baby – the ones with the letters on them, you need several blocks to make up a Joomla page or Joomla template.

Now I want to give you some additional insight and tips with using Joomla software. Okay, so just to let you know a little about the Joomla lingo. These blocks that make up a page are called “positions” in Joomla and you use Joomla templates to layout your “pages”. Now these templates layout the pages which includes things like the boxes, fonts, colors and background too. Oh yeah, another thing, is that blocks are made up of Joomla modules which we’ll talk about now.

Okay, so how to use Joomla modules. Something you have to understand before we continue is that Joomla is designed to be expanded. It’s also made up of dynamic content, content that your users can add too, so it builds upon itself like some voracious beast! There are tons of nice to have and need to have Joomla plugins that we’ll talk about later. Check out the program that I recommend which has hundreds of the best Joomla extensions you’ll ever need.

Three other things to get out of the way. What are the differences between Joomla modules, Joomla components and Joomla mambots? It’s best if I give you an analogy.

Joomla modules are simple plugins that present information on your site. So for example a comment box would be a module and your menu would be a Joomla module too. Modules can be best thought as being the stuff that visitors actually would see if they came to your Joomla site.

How to use a Joomla template, you’d need to know about Joomla components. Components are kinda like applications. They make the backend of Joomla or the Joomla admin panel more user friendly. So if say you wanted to add a newsletter component to your Joomla site, you would, yes you guessed it, add a Joomla component! Easy hey. Now you’d probably also add a module too. The component would help you manage the newsletter and the module would let your visitors enjoy the newsletter.

Now how to use a Joomla template is much easier if you get that course I recommended. But these are just some tips for you on how to make using Joomla easier. Hope you’re enjoying them. We’ll talk more about Joomla templates and how to use Joomla wrapper next time.

By the way a wrapper is just what it sounds like. That’s the cool thing about Joomla, they name things to help you identify their use. So a Joomla wrapper let’s you wrap third party apps into your own website. Cool huh?

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How to Use Joomla Extensions

Okay guys, this article is going to tell you how to use Joomla extensions. Now as most of you know, Joomla extensions are built by third party developers and that is why they are called extensions. They extend the features of Joomla and oftentimes make it easier to use and enhance the Joomla functionality.

So because they are built by third party developers if you have a problem after reading this how to use Joomla extensions guide with a particular extension, you should seek the support of the developer. They are super helpful.

Okay, first off I want to share with you how to install Joomla extension so that even those of us new to the Joomla content management system (CMS) are all on the same page. If you are new to Joomla, you’ll find it can be a little tricky to use at first. But I don’t think it is harder than using Wordpress for example or Drupal.

Best practice with installing any software is to read the “readme” file if there is one. Failing that, take a quick browse of the supporting documents and any forums that the Joomla extension developer has created. You’ll often find a terrific amount of helpful advice and support there.

Okay, this is the most common way to install a Joomla extension. You’ll find it very logical and intuitive if you’ve downloaded and installed various pieces of software. The first thing you want to do is download the Joomla extension as a zip file onto your local hard drive. I like to download it to my desktop so I can find it easy.

From the backend of your Joomla web site (the administration panel) select “Extensions” and then select “Install/Uninstall”. Now you’ll have to find it on your own hard drive. This is why I like to save Joomla extensions on my desktop so I can find them easily. Once you’ve found the Joomla extension to use click on “Upload File” and then click on “Install”. You’re done. That’s pretty much it. Now some extensions might have further details so that’s why you want to check out any supporting documentation with them.

A couple of other issues that might come up. If you get an error, the first thing to try is to unzip the file. Then you’ll have to upload each of the folder or files separately. No big deal, just repeat the above process as many times as necessary.

Another thing to bear in mind is that if the Joomla extension is super large you might have to unzip the file and upload it through your favorite FTP client like Filezilla or something. As large Joomla extensions can’t be uploaded through the automatic installer.

So I really wanted to tell you how to use Joomla extensions but this blog post is getting pretty long and I know you guys start getting glazed eyes at around the 400 word count LOL. So the next post will be all to do with how to use Joomla extensions, scouts honor!

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How to Use Joomla – Setting Up a Site Quick

The following is a little tutorial on joomla and how to use it, so it was not jamnnya again for the confusion and difficulty using Joomla CMS which is currently the most popular in the world. Joomla is mandatory for the addicts webmasters CMS, this will be a very quick tutorial on how to get the first site you set. Now as I said in the beginning, it took me longer than it should have to learn Joomla. Until I find an online malware and tons of video tutorials take you from start to finish in easy steps. Plus it covers more than 500 templates and over 500 Joomla extensions Joomla. 'Nuff said.

Okay, let's continue with how to use Joomla and foremost I want to talk about how to use Joomla templates that must be one of the funnest and easiest way to use Joomla I've found. Especially for non-techies. Now because Joomla using PHP which is a scripting language that is used to generate dynamic web pages. This is often embedded in HTML. PHP originally stood for Personal Home Page but now stands for Hypertext Preprocessor, whatever that means. If you go with the original meaning you'll have a pretty good idea of what he was doing. This helps make web pages.

PHP is important because it allows for dynamic content as mentioned earlier. Associated with static HTML content. So if you have a script on your web page, which requires PHP because it changes the date, it is dynamic. Anywho, this is not about PHP but about how to use Joomla. Suffice to say that because Joomla using PHP, you need to have a web server that can run PHP on its database. Most. Common is the person who HostGator and BlueHost.

Okay, so if you set yourself with one of your hosts will have everything you need. Next you'll need to upload Joomla 1.5 to your server. This is a fairly easy process that you can access through your cPanel or BlueHost Hostgator. Just click on the smiley face Fantastico and then click on Joomla and you'll want to install a New Installation. How to use Joomla this way is very easy. If you get lost, there are tons of Joomla tutorials out there to help you, and your hosting company will be happy to help as well.

Okay let us to work with and install Joomla templates. Courses are full of videos and training materials Joomla Joomla Joomla has more than 500 templates for you to choose from. Plus they have malicious software maker Joomla template if you want to play around with it too. Fort this blog about how to use Joomla, let's pretend that you only choose one of 500 templates.

For the sake of argument, we'll call it Joomla templates that are now on your PC "Wicked Joomla". Install / Uninstall -> Upload File Paket (pilih "Wicked Joomla" template dari PC Anda) dan kemudian klik Upload File & Install." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">Head over to your Joomla administrative interface, go to Extensions -> Install / Uninstall -> Upload Package File (select the "Wicked Joomla" template from your PC) and then click Upload File & Install. You're golden, well done. Quick tip when learning how to use Joomla, I always keep my template on my desktop for easy access in these situations.

Okay so let's continue with how to use Joomla templates. Template Manager dan pastikan tombol untuk "Wicked Joomla" atau template yang Anda inginkan sebagai default diklik." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">To ensure that the "Wicked Joomla" is your default Joomla template, go to Extensions -> Template Manager and make sure the button for "Wicked Joomla" or templates that you want as the default is clicked. This is how to use Joomla, then you will want to ensure that you click the default star for making sure you finish all of this Read More …