There was an important notice provided by Joomla that affects new Joomla 4.0 installations. They produced an update that will affect anyone updating from version 4.04. Not making these changes will result in a failure for updates beyond version 4.04. If you are using only the core files, then the change will not apply to Read More >
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Joomla Development Tips for New Sites
Joomla development requires you to do quite a bit of work up front if you want your site to look both presentable and unique. That said, there are a number of small, helpful tips you can use to make your early site development experience as manageable as possible. Below we cover a few things you Read More >
Joomla Extensions: Choosing Between Free and Paid
You need something added to your site as soon as possible and need to be 100% certain that the solution you choose will get the job done. Some Joomla extensions, from e-commerce to forms, offer you multiple choices that can range from free to paid. Here are some tips on choosing the best extension for Read More >
Understanding Template Issues When Migrating to Joomla 4.0
Working with Joomla sites requires that you work with a particular template that determines how your site will appear on the front end. If you are using an earlier version of Joomla (earlier than 4.0), then you will need to plan on updating your template to be compatible with Joomla 4.0. One of the main sticking Read More >
Joomla Autosave Extension
Joomla has a lot going for it as a content management system, but one common complaint is a lack of built in autosave. Don’t worry, though — it’s easy to enable Joomla autosave functionality with a popular extension. Install Joomla Autosave Set-up Joomla Autosave Some Notes on Configuration Options Using Your Editor with Autosave Other Read More >
How to Trash, Unpublish, and Hide Menu Items in Joomla 4.0
Occasionally you will need to hide menu items when working with your Joomla 4.0 website. When you have multiple menus on different pages you may need to simply not include items on a particular page. You can also trash menu items or simply unpublish them in order to keep them for later use. Learn how Read More >
How to Add and Remove Menu Items in Joomla 4.0
Knowing how to add and remove menu items is one of the most common tasks when working with a Joomla 4.0 website. A website menu is a roadmap to a website. Well-designed menus will get your visitors to the content they want to see quickly and easily. At the same time, you will want to Read More >
Learning About the Menu Interface in Joomla 4.0
When you think about menus on a website you begin to understand their importance for your viewers. Menus provide the necessary navigation interface for the content of your site. Without menus, your visitors would be unable to get to your content unless they know the specific link to find what they’re looking for. Joomla 4.0 Read More >
How to Use Bootstrap 5.0 Alerts in Joomla 4.0
One of the more common ways to emphasize text in a Joomla 4.0 site is to use Bootstrap 5 alerts. Alerts give you a different text look, background, and in some cases even adds a small graphic. This article will provide the code and examples of how you can add alerts to your Joomla content. Read More >
How to Use the Free Mini Frontpage Extension for Joomla 4.0
One way to emphasize the articles that you have created as content on your Joomla 4.0 site is to use an extension like Mini Frontpage by TemplatePlazza. This extension lets a viewer scroll through content quickly and gets their attention through its placement and interface. Follow the instructions in this article to learn how to Read More >