Using Joomla!, 2nd Edition

If you’re new to content management systems—or even new to building websites—this practical guide will get you up and running in no time. You don’t have to know much code, if any, to get started.

Need to build a website quickly? Have a client that requires a powerful website with lots of compelling features? Ideal for web designers and developers alike, this updated edition takes you step-by-step through site creation with Joomla, with plenty of hands-on exercises along the way.

• Build a sample site throughout the book to see how Joomla! works
• Plan and structure your site’s categories, articles, menus, and modules
• Learn the ins and outs of creating, organizing, and displaying content
• Add images, audio, and video—and create complete image galleries
• Build a blog, set up an events calendar, and create custom user forms
• Sell merchandise by putting together your own online store
• Engage visitors by creating user profiles and hangouts
• Secure your site and keep it optimized
• Migrate to Joomla! 3 and update your third-party extensions

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Overview
Chapter 2. Planning Your Website
Chapter 3. A Tour of the Administrator Panel
Chapter 4. Setting Up the Basics of Your Website
Chapter 5. Creating Content
Chapter 6. Managing Media and Creating Galleries
Chapter 7. Making Your Website Speak Multiple Languages
Chapter 8. Starting a Blog
Chapter 9. Create and Share an Event Calendar
Chapter 10. Creating Forms
Chapter 11. Building an Online Store
Chapter 12. Engaging and Keeping in Touch with Your Users
Chapter 13. Solutions to Common Problems
Chapter 14. Making Your Website Secure and Optimized
Appendix A. How to Install Joomla
Appendix B. Updating and Migrating Joomla
Appendix C. Choosing the Right Extensions
Appendix D. Developing for Joomla
Appendix E. Tips and Tricks