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Joomla 4

How to Add and Remove Menu Items in Joomla 4.0

October 11, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

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 Read More >

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How to Use Bootstrap 5.0 Alerts in Joomla 4.0

October 2, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

One of the more common ways to emphasize text in a Joomla 4.0 site is to use Bootstrap’s alerts. Alerts give you a different text Read More >

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How to Load the Sample Data in Joomla! 4.0

August 23, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

Joomla! 4.0 comes with a new template called Cassiopeia.  You can see a great demonstration of this new template by simply loading the sample data Read More >

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How To View Template Code In Joomla 4

November 19, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

Joomla templates, plus modules you can publish, make up the look, feel, and function of your site. But what if you want to edit the Read More >

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How to Add CAPTCHA to a Joomla 4 Site

September 8, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

In this guide, we will show you how to add CAPTCHA to a Joomla 4 site. When you first installed Joomla 4, you may have Read More >

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How to Create Custom Fields in Joomla 4

September 7, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

Custom fields are a great way to add additional content, whether manually or automatically, to your articles. Custom fields can be applied to the general Read More >

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Joomla 4 Configuration.php File

September 8, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

The configuration.php file is used to control many aspects of your Joomla 4 site. In fact, all of the settings included in the file directly Read More >

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How to Set Joomla 4 Update Channel

September 9, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

New versions and updates to Joomla software are released through what is known as update channels. Your Joomla site will then receive update alerts based Read More >

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How to Find the System Information in Joomla 4.0

August 28, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

Joomla! 4.0 provides an updated interface that has many convenient features for management and finding information.  One of these options is the system information portion Read More >

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How to Enable HTML Mail Templates in Joomla 4

August 26, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

One of the new features recently released is the ability to use HTML Mail Templates in Joomla 4. Mail templates in Joomla are used for Read More >

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How to Create Categories in Joomla 4

November 17, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

Creating various content categories on your Joomla site helps make sure all of your content is placed into the right buckets. It also helps you Read More >

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How to Disable The TinyMCE Editor in Joomla 4

November 10, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

As you may know, Joomla 4 provides you with the TinyMCE editor by default. This interface basically mimics your standard what-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) editor in the Read More >

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How to Trash, Unpublish, and Hide Menu Items in Joomla 4.0

November 2, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

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 Read More >

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How to Add Languages in Joomla 4

August 25, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Business owners with an international presence should know how to add Languages in Joomla 4. It doesn’t matter if you don’t wish to create a Read More >

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How to Enable Gzip Compression in Joomla 4

October 22, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Let’s take a look at the basics of enabling gzip compression on a Joomla 4 site. The What and Why of Gzip Enable Joomla 4 Read More >

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How to Clear Cache in Joomla 4.0

August 28, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

There are times when you will have the need to clear cache files that Joomla has saved for optimizing the performance of your site.  This Read More >

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Joomla 4 Registration Terms and Conditions Statement

August 23, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

The Terms and Conditions plugin grants the ability to add a custom Joomla 4 registration terms and conditions statement on your user registration page. This Read More >

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What is Web Authentication (WebAuthn) and How Do You Use it in Joomla! 4.0?

September 3, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

User security is always a concern when you must have a website that is housing sensitive data.  Joomla! 4.0 has implemented support for WebAuthn (W3C Read More >

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Joomla 4 Privacy Info Requests

August 26, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Joomla 4 privacy info requests allow administrators and users an organized method to export and remove user personal identifiable information (PII). These Joomla 4 features Read More >

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Joomla! 4.0 Smart Search

November 22, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

Smart Search is an improved component of Joomla 4.0.  Joomla 3.x included both search and Smart Search, but as of version 4.0, only Smart Search Read More >

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Joomla 4 Vote Plugin

September 22, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

The Joomla Vote plugin allows users to rate your content on a scale of one to five stars. This can encourage readers to read more Read More >

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Using Text Filters in Joomla 4

September 15, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

Joomla 4 text filters can be used to allow or limit what HTML tags or attributes groups can use within the text editors. Joomla includes Read More >

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How to Add a Module to the Dashboard in Joomla 4

August 27, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

This guide will show you how to add a module to the Dashboard in Joomla 4. The Home Dashboard page of your Joomla Admin Panel Read More >

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How to Create a Slideshow (Carousel) in Joomla 4.0 using Bootstrap

September 3, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

A common need in building websites that display images is a means of displaying multiple images.  The typical way is to list images or create Read More >

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Small PHP Maximum Post Size Joomla 4 Warning

September 17, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

This guide will explain how to fix the “small maximum post size” error in Joomla 4. While maintaining our site we began seeing the following Read More >

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Learning About the Menu Interface in Joomla 4.0

October 8, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

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 Read More >

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How to View Article Versions in Joomla 4

November 19, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

Joomla 4 gives you the ability to view, compare, and even restore different article versions for an individual piece of content. You can keep track Read More >

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Joomla! 4.0 Smart Search Options

November 22, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

The Joomla 4.0 Smart Search Options include 20 items that can be changed or added to control how the search function operates. These options provide Read More >

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Joomla 4 Statistics Explained

November 19, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

When you first login to your Joomla 4 site, you may have noticed a warning message stating “Joomla! would like your permission to collect some Read More >

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How to Use the Free Mini Frontpage Extension for your Joomla 4.0 Site

October 1, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

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 Read More >

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Joomla 4 Remove Extension

September 3, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Joomla 4 was recently released. If you’re like us, then you probably spent a lot of time exploring the latest extensions included with Joomla 4, Read More >

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How to Use Special Bootstrap Typography in Joomla 4

November 17, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

Your new Joomla 4 site (whether you are on Joomla VPS hosting or a different plan) comes with the Bootstrap CSS framework built in. This Read More >

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Joomla Autosave Extension

October 8, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

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, Read More >

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Custom Joomla 4 Privacy Policy

September 17, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

The Joomla 4 Privacy Policy plugin forces users to acknowledge and agree to your website privacy policy. If manual user registration is enabled, they’ll be Read More >

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How To Set Featured Articles in Joomla 4

November 19, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

Can you use your Joomla site as a blog? Of course, blog features are built into Joomla. You just need to know how to find Read More >

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Joomla 4 Log Settings

September 17, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

Joomla 4 logs can be an essential tool when you are troubleshooting website issues. It can provide detailed information about what is happening to your Read More >

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How To Integrate RSS Feed Into Joomla 4 Site

November 17, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

RSS is a general purpose format for syndicated news feeds. Most websites will provide such feeds, or a link to one, on their site. You Read More >

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How to Remove the Login Form Module in Joomla 4

November 19, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

After installing Joomla 4, you probably noticed a “Login Form” section on the right when you first visit your site. This login section is not Read More >

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The Joomla 4 JCE Extension

November 17, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

The Joomla 4 JCE brings the Joomla Content Editor — one of Joomla’s most popular extensions — into Joomla 4. The JCE expands Joomla’s default Read More >

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Starting a Joomla 4 eCommerce Store With HikaShop

October 29, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

Joomla is a versatile platform for starting an online store and the HikaShop extension is a popular and well-reviewed way to add this ability. Once Read More >

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EmbedChessboard Joomla Plugin

September 20, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Do you ever need a way to show a series of chess moves in your blog? EmbedChessboard allows you to embed chess games on websites Read More >

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How to Update Joomla 4

November 19, 2021 by John-Paul Briones

It is recommended to always update Joomla 4 to the latest version. This ensures that your site has the most recent Joomla features and security Read More >

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Badges with BootStrap 5.0 in Joomla 4.0

November 22, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

Badges are a way to add a little bit of emphasis to your text content. You can easily use them wherever you have text in Read More >

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Using Bootstrap 5 in Joomla 4.0 – Tables

September 3, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

Tables are widely used in many types of widgets and plugins for CMS’s like Joomla.  Bootstrap tables provide a wide variety of control that you Read More >

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How to Embed PDF Files in Joomla! 4.0 with PDF Embed

August 22, 2022 by Arnel Custodio

Joomla! 4.0 provides an updated version of the TinyMCE interface for adding content.  One of the most common types of content added is when you Read More >

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Using Bootstrap 5 in Joomla 4.0 – Collapse Text

September 3, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

Joomla 4.0 includes Bootstrap (version 5.1) which includes many features to help build a responsive, mobile-prioritized website.  One of these features is the ability to Read More >

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Joomla 4 Smart Slider Extension Guide

August 27, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Putting a slideshow on your website is a great way to let visitors go through a photo gallery while keeping your site layout elegant. Whether Read More >

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Add Social Media Buttons to Joomla 4

September 24, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

JL Like is a free plugin that makes it easy to add social media buttons to Joomla 4 and customize them to suit your site’s Read More >

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Important Joomla 4.0 Update

January 7, 2022 by Arnel Custodio

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 Read More >

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How to Install Joomla! 4.0 with Softaculous

October 11, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

Installing applications are much easier when using Softaculous.  Softaculous has recently updated the installation script for Joomla! to include version 4.0.   This tutorial will show Read More >

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How to Manually Install Joomla! 4.0

August 23, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

After 9 years of diligent work, Joomla! developers have reached the major milestone of Joomla! version 4.0.  This article will walk you through how to Read More >

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Understanding Template Issues When Migrating to Joomla 4.0

July 26, 2022 by Arnel Custodio

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 Read More >

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Joomla Extensions: Choosing Between Free and Paid

October 22, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

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 Read More >

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Easy Joomla! 4.0 Backups using Softaculous

August 23, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

Softaculous makes backups of installations that it tracks as simple as a mouse click.  This brief tutorial will walk you through the steps of making Read More >

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Joomla Development Tips for New Sites

October 22, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

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 Read More >

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How to Create a Joomla User Account

November 17, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

Joomla allows you to create or delete different user accounts as needed. This means you can allow access to your site for other contributors and Read More >

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Enable and Customize Joomla 4 User Registration

August 20, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Joomla 4 user registration is disabled by default. For many website owners, this is a more preferred method to secure Joomla from cyber attacks and Read More >

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How to Create Articles in Joomla 4

November 17, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

One of the primary content types in your Joomla system is articles. Articles can be used as individual pages or blog posts, depending on how Read More >

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How to Create a Contact Form in Joomla

November 8, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

In this article, you will learn how to create a simple contact form on your Joomla 4 site. A basic contact form is a great Read More >

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Upload Files in Joomla 4 Media Manager

August 25, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Uploading files in Joomla 4 is an essential part of being a successful Joomla user. “Hot linking” images, or embedding images from another website or Read More >

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How to Enable Caching in Joomla! 4

August 28, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

You can easily enable caching in Joomla using the global configuration options.  It comes with a built-in system of caching that can help to speed Read More >

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Joomla 4 Accessibility Features

March 9, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Improving Joomla 4 accessibility is painless and fast. No third party plugins required to get started. All you need to do is enable the web Read More >

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Force HTTPS on Joomla 4

March 16, 2022 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

One of the first things you should do when you install a new website is install an SSL certificate, free or paid, to encrypt traffic. Read More >

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The Most Secure Way to Log into Joomla 4.0 – 2FA with Yubikey

September 17, 2021 by Arnel Custodio

Security for logging into any Joomla site can be enhanced by simply using two-factor authentication (2FA), but it’s even more secure with a hardware key Read More >

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Creating Joomla 4 Redirects

August 20, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Creating URL redirects for dead links is one the easiest methods for improving Joomla search engine optimization (SEO) in larger websites. This Joomla 4 SEO Read More >

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Google Structured Data Joomla Schema Plugin

August 26, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

A good Joomla schema plugin can help your brand stand out in search engine results. A search engine optimization (SEO) schema shows important info for Read More >

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Joomla 4 Security HTTP Headers

August 20, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Learning how to secure Joomla 4 is easier than ever before. With the pre-installed HTTP Headers Joomla plugin, you can add up to ten security Read More >

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Securitycheck Joomla Security Plugin

August 27, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

The Securitycheck Joomla security plugin offers various ways to secure your website including: File scans IP whitelists/blacklists Joomla vulnerability monitoring Custom administrator login URL Akeeba Read More >

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How to Reset Joomla 4 Site to Base Settings

November 11, 2021 by Christopher Maiorana

In this article, you will learn how to destroy and reset Joomla from base settings. This procedure is not recommended for someone who has an Read More >

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How to Contact Joomla Developers for Support

September 27, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor

Many times undoing some recent actions can resolve website issues. Unfortunately, some bugs can’t be fixed without manually editing PHP code or database tables. This Read More >

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