Web Development
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49 of 57- Open Source CMS Selection: WordPress or Joomla?A full comparison of the two major open source content management systems.
- Custom User Fields in JoomlaIn this guide, you will learn about custom user fields in Joomla. Custom user fields are pieces of information attached to each user, which can be accessed…
- Joomla User Privacy RequestsIn this guide, you will learn how to use the privacy component to manage requests related to user information and privacy in Joomla. In the EU, the General…
- Adding Two Factor Authentication (2FA) to JoomlaTwo factor authentication is time-sensitive. If your server's time is off, 2FA will not work. Make sure you test 2FA out on a test account before enabling it…
- Customize Joomla System Emails (Mail Templates)Joomla 4 introduced a new way to customize the automated emails the CMS sends to users. This applies to Joomla 4 and 5. These custom messages are called Mail…
- Changing The Default Cassiopeia FaviconHow to change the default favicon in the Joomla Cassiopeia template.
- Custom Bootstrap Styles/Variables in your Joomla TemplateYou have two essential options when it comes to adding custom style to Bootstrap. You can either modify a copy of Bootstrap's source scss files and import them…
- Joomla Template Override LocationsWhen working with templates, it's useful to override the default layouts and templates. For example, I have changed many of the default layouts on this website…
- Joomla 4/5 Blank Template - JoomStarterJust download the zip and install it with the extension manager. You should then be able to go to the templates/joomstarter directory and start making changes…
- Customizing The Joomla Administrator Template (Atum)Atum is the name of the default administrator template in Joomla 4. It has several settings you may customize to fit the needs of your brand. The logo and…
- Developing a Joomla TemplateIn this extensive guide, you will learn how to create your own custom Joomla template (Joomla 4 or 5). You must already know the basics of Joomla, HTML, and…
- Adding Custom Options to your Joomla TemplateIn this guide, you will learn how to add custom fields/options to the Joomla template you designed. This guide assumes you already know the basics of Joomla…
- templateDetails.xml OverviewThis reference guide provides an overview of the templateDetails.xml file. The templateDetails.xml file provides information on the template's options and…
- Adding Custom Joomla Module Chrome (Styles)Module Chromes are added by creating a new php file for each chrome/style under your template's directory at…
- Chapter 1: What is Joomla?In this series introduction, you will learn what Joomla is, what it's for, and some of its key aspects.
- Chapter 2: Set Up Your Joomla Test EnvironmentThis chapter details how to get Joomla 4 or 5 up and running on a local test server (your computer with XAMPP).
- Chapter 3: Administrator EssentialsIn this chapter, we will cover some of the fundamental concepts any Joomla site administrator should know. We'll mainly be focusing on the site's global…
- Chapter 4: Article Editing BasicsAn in depth look at all the essentials of editing articles in Joomla.
- Chapter 5: CategoriesLearn how to organize articles into categories in Joomla.
- Chapter 6: Navigation, Links and MenusThis guide discusses the ins and outs of menus and navigation in Joomla, including URL rewriting and menu item aliases.