If you find standard site alerts easy to miss, animated liquid-border alerts can help important messages stand out. DC Liquid Alerts is a small content plugin designed to transform shortcodes into visually prominent alerts with an organic animated border. This guide walks Joomla 6 beginners through installing the plugin, inserting shortcodes into articles, matching the look to your template, checking accessibility, and troubleshooting common problems.
What you'll learn: how to install and enable the plugin, how to add alerts to articles, quick styling and dark-mode tips, accessibility checks (reduced motion and screen readers), and how to keep performance impact low. Verify all technical steps against the plugin's official documentation before deploying to production.
DC Liquid Alerts (as described by the plugin author) creates animated alerts with a liquid-style animated border. It aims to draw attention to short messages such as warnings, promotions, or form results while remaining responsive and lightweight. The plugin appears to use SVG/CSS animation to render the border and offers multiple alert types (success, warning, error, info, neutral), light/dark support and a shortcode-based content insertion system.
Animated alerts are excellent for drawing attention to time-sensitive or important messages. However, they are not suitable for every context. Use animation sparingly and in places where users expect concise updates.
Follow these beginner-friendly steps to install a typical Joomla extension. Always verify the plugin package and source before downloading.
DC Liquid Alerts uses a shortcode-style insertion inside article content (a common pattern for content plugins). The exact attribute names and syntax should be verified against the plugin documentation; below are example patterns to demonstrate how such shortcodes typically look.
Example minimal shortcode (verify exact syntax against plugin docs before publishing):
{dc-alerts type="warning"}Limited-time discount: 20% off until Sunday.{/dc-alerts}
Note: the real plugin may require a different tag name, attributes or quoting style. Verify the exact tag and attribute names on the plugin page.
Many plugins support optional attributes such as title or class to add a heading, icon, or custom CSS selector. Example (verify support first):
{dc-alerts type="success" title="Saved" class="my-alert"}Your changes have been saved. View.{/dc-alerts}
Be careful: allowing HTML inside shortcodes can introduce security risks if the plugin does not sanitize output. Test on staging and restrict unfiltered HTML to trusted user groups.
To make alerts match your site, you can override plugin CSS using template-level styles. Prefer non-invasive overrides (custom.css or template overrides) rather than editing plugin core files.
Identify the plugin's alert class (for example, .dc-alert — verify the exact class names) and add overrides in your template's custom CSS file. Simple adjustments include colors, padding and font-size.
Example override (replace selectors with the plugin's actual classes):
.dc-alert { padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; }
.dc-alert .dc-title { font-weight: 600; }
Where to place CSS: add to your template's custom.css, use a template override, or add a site-wide CSS file through a custom CSS plugin.
If the plugin supports prefers-color-scheme or CSS variables, you can adapt alert colors to dark themes. If it doesn't, add a media-query override to invert colors for dark-mode users.
Dark-mode example (replace selectors with actual plugin classes):
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) { .dc-alert { background: #111; color: #eee; } }
Accessibility is essential. Animated borders must respect user preferences and not prevent screen readers from announcing content. Test and provide fallbacks.
Use the prefers-reduced-motion media query to disable or reduce animations for users who request it. Test by enabling reduced-motion in your OS or browser and reviewing the alert behavior.
Example override to reduce animation (replace plugin class names accordingly):
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .dc-alert .liquid-border { animation: none !important; } }
Performance matters. Confirm whether plugin CSS/JS load only on pages that contain alerts. Conditional loading keeps pages lightweight when alerts aren't used.
Below are common issues and a practical debugging workflow.
Before using any third-party plugin in production, perform these verification steps and keep sources documented.
Install and enable the plugin, then paste the shortcode into the Joomla article editor (use code view). Example shown earlier demonstrates a likely pattern, but verify exact syntax on the plugin documentation before publishing.
Many modern plugins respect prefers-reduced-motion. Test by enabling reduced-motion in your OS/browser. If the plugin does not respect reduced-motion, add a CSS override to disable animations for those users.
It can if assets load on every page. Verify in DevTools whether CSS/JS files are loaded only on pages with shortcodes. Use conditional loading strategies and caching to minimize impact.
Yes. Use custom CSS targeting plugin classes or CSS variables. If the plugin supports prefers-color-scheme, use that; otherwise add dark-mode overrides in your theme.
Only allow limited, sanitized HTML. Verify that the plugin sanitizes nested HTML and test on staging. Avoid enabling unfiltered HTML for untrusted authors.
Download the plugin from the author's official demo page, GitHub or the Joomla Extensions Directory if listed. Verify Joomla 6 compatibility, review license and update history before installing.
DC Liquid Alerts can be a useful addition for Joomla 6 sites that need to make specific messages more noticeable. When used thoughtfully — with attention to accessibility, conditional asset loading, and template styling — animated alerts help ensure important content is seen without frustrating users. Always verify plugin details (shortcode syntax, asset loading, accessibility behavior and license) on the official plugin page, test on staging, and back up your site before installing on production.
If you plan to use DC Liquid Alerts widely, document where alerts appear, limit their frequency, and run accessibility and performance checks as part of your release process.
Upgrading from Joomla 3.10 to Joomla 4 is a valuable move for security, performance and long-term compatibility — but many site owners pause when third‑party extensions or custom code show compatibility warnings. This guide gives a clear, practical workflow for beginners: how to prepare, create a safe staging copy, audit extensions and templates, decide when to update or replace components, run the upgrade on staging, test thoroughly, and recover if something goes wrong.
Read the checklist, follow the step sequence, and gather the information a developer will need if you require professional help.
This is a major core upgrade: Joomla 4 modernizes the admin UI and internal APIs. For most sites the visible front-end will continue to work, but third‑party extensions, templates and customizations that rely on removed or changed internals can cause partial or total breakage.
Practical example: A contact form extension that hasn't been updated might accept page loads but throw errors on submission after the core upgrade. That shows how a single component can impact a specific workflow without breaking the whole site.
Warnings: Do not attempt a live upgrade without a full, tested backup. Avoid changing the production PHP version at the same time as the Joomla core upgrade.
Preparation reduces the chance of surprises. Use this concrete checklist before touching the site.
Beginner checklist to tick:
Warnings: Never rely on a single backup. Do not proceed if you cannot restore a backup in a test environment.
Understanding every installed component is essential. Create an inventory and categorize each item so you can prioritize work.
Search for template overrides, custom plugins and any direct edits to core files. Document file paths and a short description of functionality for each custom item.
Practical example: Inventory row: "Payment plugin — vendor unknown — version 1.2 — Joomla 4 compatibility: Unknown — Action: export settings/data, search for alternative, consider developer patch."
Warnings: Custom code and template overrides are frequent causes of breakage. Do not remove extensions from production without testing on staging first.
Staging is mandatory. It isolates testing and protects live users while you make environment and core changes.
Local stacks can work well for development. Remember: differences in PHP configuration, extensions and hosting environment can hide hosting‑specific problems, so a host-provided staging environment is preferred when available.
Practical steps: 1) Create subdomain, 2) Copy files, 3) Export/import DB, 4) Edit configuration.php, 5) Test staging URL.
Warnings: Disable or reroute email sending on staging to avoid sending real emails. Protect staging from public indexing.
This sequence helps keep changes small and reversible. Execute it on staging first, then repeat on production after successful tests.
Verify the PHP versions supported by Joomla 4 before changing anything. Change PHP on staging first and test. Only after staging runs well should you change PHP on production. Do not change production PHP and core Joomla at the same moment; do one step at a time and test between steps.
Use the System → System Information and Extensions areas in the Joomla admin to view environment details, warnings and installed extension versions. Capture screenshots and include them with your backups and inventory records.
Warnings: Do not run core updates on production without verifying the same procedure on staging. Update third‑party extensions separately and test them on staging before upgrading core if possible.
When an extension is incompatible, choose the safest remediation path based on maintenance status, criticality and available alternatives.
Practical example: An outdated gallery extension without updates: migrate images to a modern gallery extension or use native article/media features; export any gallery metadata first to preserve data.
Warnings: Removing an extension can result in data loss. Always export and preserve extension-related data and database tables before uninstalling.
After a successful upgrade, perform functional tests and housekeeping tasks immediately.
Create a simple test plan that covers your top user journeys. Example checklist:
Warnings: Some problems only appear under load. Consider a staged traffic increase or short-term performance monitoring.
Have a clear rollback plan before you start. If the upgrade causes serious issues, act quickly and methodically.
Warnings: Restoring database and files must be done in the correct order. If you are unsure, consult hosting support or a developer to avoid introducing further inconsistencies.
Some situations require professional help. Knowing what to prepare will make the developer’s work faster and less costly.
Warnings: Do not share permanent admin credentials — create temporary accounts. Get written agreement on deliverables and backups before paid work begins.
No — not necessarily. The main risk is incompatible third‑party extensions or templates. Reduce risk by testing on staging, making full backups, auditing extensions and prioritizing critical workflows for testing.
General guidance: verify Joomla 4's PHP requirements first, then test the PHP change on staging. Perform the core upgrade on staging after PHP is confirmed compatible. Verify the recommended order against the current official Joomla documentation before acting.
Check the vendor website and the Joomla Extensions Directory for compatibility notes, review extension changelogs and recent releases, and test the extension on staging. If the vendor appears inactive, search for maintained forks or alternatives.
Options include searching for maintained forks or alternatives, isolating the feature temporarily, replacing it with core or other third‑party solutions, or hiring a developer to adapt the extension. Always export and preserve extension data before removal.
Restore files and database from the most recent verified backup, revert any PHP version changes, clear caches, and test. Document errors and use staging to debug before trying the upgrade again.
Upgrading from Joomla 3.10 to Joomla 4 is entirely achievable with careful preparation and methodical testing. The most important steps are: create verified backups, audit and inventory all extensions and templates, perform the upgrade on a staging copy, remediate incompatible components via update/replace/repair decisions, and have a clear rollback plan. For abandoned or complex custom components, prepare the materials a developer will need to act efficiently.
Verify specific technical requirements (PHP versions, upgrade behaviors and compatibility indicators) against the official Joomla documentation before making production changes. If in doubt, test on staging and seek professional help rather than making risky changes on live sites.
This guide explains what changed in DC Carousel Articles v1.1.0 and shows Joomla beginners how to install or update the module, use its new stacked filtering options, configure multilanguage behavior, and adjust the UI (navigation buttons and styling). Follow the step-by-step instructions on a staging site first, so you can test filters, languages and appearance safely.
Version 1.1.0 focuses on more flexible content selection, better language handling and a cleaner admin UI. Key changes you should know about:
Before installing or updating any extension, prepare a plan that prevents downtime and loss of data.
Warning: Do not update modules directly on a live site without a rollback plan. Template overrides or caching can mask real behavior during testing.
Follow these steps to install or update DC Carousel Articles through the Joomla backend.
Warning: If the module includes language packs, ensure that site languages are installed and language files are present in the package. After updating, clear Joomla and server caches to ensure you view current output.
The 1.1.0 release reorganizes controls to make common settings easier to find. Look for tabs or grouped fieldsets rather than scattered options.
Warning: Template CSS can override module styling. Use browser developer tools to locate conflicts and apply precise selectors or custom.css in your template.
The new filtering engine lets you combine conditions. Because implementations vary, test to confirm whether filters are combined using AND or OR logic.
Use tag filters to create cross-category feeds (for example, a 'press-release' tag across product and news categories). Be cautious: many tags or complex tag logic can impact query performance.
Warning: Large numbers of filters or complex combinations may slow database queries — test on a staging site that uses real content volumes and verify results using Joomla's debug tools.
DC Carousel Articles v1.1.0 includes improved multilanguage behavior, but there are two main approaches to show language-specific content in Joomla:
Warning: Do not assume automatic language filtering unless you verify it. Incorrect language settings can expose cross-language content. Always test by switching languages in the frontend and by accessing direct URLs.
The module provides GUI controls for navigation, but you may sometimes need a lightweight CSS override for precise alignment.
If GUI controls are insufficient, add a small CSS override in your template's custom.css. Example (replace #module-123 with your module's ID):
Accessibility note: Maintain adequate touch targets on mobile — use at least ~44px height for interactive buttons when possible.
Warning: Template CSS may override these rules. Use developer tools to inspect selector specificity and prefer template custom.css rather than editing module files.
Complex filters, template overrides, or JavaScript conflicts can cause problems such as empty carousels, duplicated items, or layout shifts. Use a systematic approach to diagnose issues.
Warning: Do not edit module core files as a first step — use overrides and CSS changes. Only modify code if you are prepared to maintain those changes across updates.
Carousels affect both performance and accessibility. Follow these guidelines to balance visual impact and site health.
Warning: Some lazyload implementations can conflict with carousel initialization and cause blank slides. Test initialization order and reproduce on staging before deploying.
Static grids are often preferable for SEO, predictability and accessibility. DC News (a grid module) may replicate many filtering options while producing a multi-column layout.
If DC Carousel and DC News provide different parameter names, copy filters and item counts manually and verify results after migration. Expect to make minor CSS adjustments to match the site style.
Warning: Filters and ordering may not map 1:1 between different modules. Compare results on staging before replacing a live module.
These ready-to-follow examples help you apply common setups quickly. Always test these on staging first.
Warning: After applying example settings, always test with your real content and menus — taxonomies and article metadata differ between sites.
Check the vendor's download or changelog page for minimum and tested Joomla versions. Verify compatibility on a staging site before updating production.
Enable the module's Featured-only toggle in the Display tab and combine it with category or tag filters as needed. Test the result on staging to confirm the filter logic.
Yes. Either enable any built-in language-filtering option the module offers, or create one module instance per language and set Module > Language for each instance. Verify behavior in your installed module version.
First use Styling tab controls (button height, icon size). If you need finer control, add a small CSS override targeting the module's ID/class in your template's custom.css.
Check that articles match all filters (category, tag, featured flag, language). Clear Joomla cache, test with 'All categories' to isolate the filter causing zero results, and enable debug logging if needed.
DC Carousel Articles v1.1.0 adds flexible filtering, improved multilingual handling and refined UI controls. Follow this workflow: backup > stage > update > verify filters and languages > tune UI and performance. If you encounter problems, gather module settings, screenshots and system info before contacting vendor support.
Recommended next steps:
Final warning: Avoid pushing module updates to production during peak traffic without a tested rollback plan. Verify any vendor claims in the official changelog before relying on them in production.
DC Carousel Articles v1.1.0 can make article selection and presentation more powerful, especially when you use stacked filters and language-aware instances. Use staging, backups and careful testing to confirm behavior on your site. Tune UI and performance with provided controls and small CSS overrides when necessary. Verify exact parameter names and behaviors against vendor documentation before deploying to production.
Upgrading from Joomla 3.10 to Joomla 4 is a worthwhile move for security, performance, and long-term support — but it can feel risky if your site uses third‑party extensions or a custom template. This guide gives a practical, beginner-friendly checklist you can follow to reduce risk: gather system info, create a staging copy, audit extensions, prepare backups and rollback steps, run a test upgrade, and execute the live upgrade with confidence.
This section explains in plain language the main differences and the types of problems most likely to affect your site.
A contact form extension that hasn’t been updated for Joomla 4 may stop sending messages after the core upgrade. Testing the entire form flow on a staging copy shows the issue before you touch production.
Do not assume an extension labeled “compatible” will work in every configuration — vendor compatibility notes can lag behind real-world results. Verify compatibility on staging first.
Before you change anything on the live site, collect system facts, check server requirements, and make sure backups exist and are tested.
Most upgrade problems are caused by third‑party code. Auditing installed extensions helps you plan updates, replacements, or removals.
Export a list of installed extensions, pick three critical ones, and search each on JED and the vendor site. If one is abandoned, look for maintained alternatives and test data export/import paths.
Always run the upgrade on a staging copy first. This is the safest way to discover issues without impacting visitors.
Clone to a protected staging subdomain using Akeeba; set robots.txt or basic HTTP auth to block search engines; change configuration.php to the staging DB; then run the upgrade. Document any errors and fixes.
A tested backup and rollback strategy is the most important safety net during upgrades.
Keep 7 daily backups and a monthly backup for 6 months. Adjust retention based on storage, compliance, and site activity.
This section lists the practical order of operations to perform the upgrade with minimal downtime.
When an extension lacks Joomla 4 support, you have several options. Choose based on the extension's role and the data it holds.
If a custom form extension is abandoned, export submission data, install a modern form extension on staging, import or map the data where supported, and test before switching on production.
After an upgrade, systematically verify functionality and monitor logs and search engine status to detect issues early.
Some upgrade issues are best handled by an experienced Joomla developer. Knowing when to seek help saves time and prevents mistakes.
This section lists recommended next actions and resources to help you complete the upgrade safely.
Always verify external tool instructions and best practices against official documentation to ensure compatibility with current versions.
A core upgrade alone can break a site if third‑party extensions, templates, or server PHP versions are incompatible. Follow the checklist: audit extensions, clone to staging, run the upgrade on staging, fix issues, take a final backup, and then perform the live upgrade during a maintenance window. If you are unsure, get a developer to review the staging results.
Export or record your installed extension list (Extensions → Manage), then check each extension on the Joomla Extensions Directory or the vendor’s website for Joomla 4 compatibility notes. Always test extensions on a staging site running Joomla 4 because compatibility labels are not a substitute for real-world tests.
You can look for a maintained replacement, export the extension’s data and migrate it, disable the extension before upgrading if it’s non‑essential, or hire a developer to adapt or replace it. Always back up extension data before removal and test replacements on staging first.
PHP requirements differ between Joomla 3.10 and Joomla 4. Check the official Joomla documentation for the exact minimum and recommended PHP versions. Update PHP on staging first and verify extensions work before changing production. Verify exact version numbers against Joomla's published requirements before making changes.
The core update typically updates only the Joomla core. Extension updates are handled through the Extension Manager if the extension vendor provides update packages. Test the extension update flow on staging to confirm behavior in your environment and verify UI labels in your Joomla admin.
Restore the tested full backup (files + database). Documented, tested restore steps are essential. If a restore fails, contact your hosting provider or a Joomla developer and provide backup details and error logs to assist recovery.
Upgrading from Joomla 3.10 to Joomla 4 is entirely achievable with planning and patience. The most important precautions are to audit extensions, create and test a staging upgrade, maintain reliable backups, and have a rollback plan ready. If you encounter customizations, persistent errors, or complex ecommerce dependencies, involve a developer. Follow this checklist to reduce surprises and keep your site working through the transition.
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This article documents a practical, repeatable protocol to migrate Joomla 3 extensions to modern Joomla versions (4, and forward toward 5/6). It is written for site owners, designers and junior developers who need a structured workflow that reduces risk and helps produce stable releases. The...
If you manage a Joomla 3.10 site and the Pre-Update Checker or Extension Manager shows many extensions as “incompatible”, don’t panic. This is a common situation. In most cases an orderly process—inventory, backups, staging, targeted fixes, and a tested live migration—lets you upgrade without...
N8n Joomla integration: learn what the latest Joomla release adds, how to upgrade safely, developer notes, system checks and roadmap guidance for site owners.
Joomla in 2026: learn what Joomla 6.1 adds, how to upgrade safely, developer notes, system checks and roadmap guidance for site owners.
Comprehensive guide to Joomla 6.0.4 and 5.4.4: learn what's new, security and performance fixes, compatibility notes, and a step-by-step safe upgrade checklist with staging, backups, troubleshooting and rollback instructions.
Ultimate Joomla migration guide: step‑by‑step planning, backups, core/template and extension migration, database transfer, SEO-preserving 301 redirects, staging tests, performance and security checks, plus recommended tools and best practices.
The Joomla Content Editor (JCE) is a powerful extension designed to simplify and enhance content creation within the Joomla content management system. Joomla’s default editor options can be limiting, especially for users who need more control over formatting, multimedia management, and layout...
Automation tools streamline repetitive tasks, allowing users to save time and reduce manual errors. Popular no-code automation platforms include Zapier, Make.com (formerly Integromat), and IFTTT.
Joomla is a widely-used, open-source content management system (CMS) recognized globally for its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. It powers millions of websites ranging from personal blogs to large-scale corporate portals and government websites. Joomla provides a robust framework that...
Admin Tools by Akeeba Ltd is one of the most respected and powerful administrative extensions available for Joomla. It serves as an all-in-one toolkit aimed at improving your site's security, performance, and day-to-day management.
one name consistently stands out when discussing Joomla website backups: Akeeba Backup. Developed by Akeeba Ltd.. Whether you are managing a personal blog or a commercial enterprise website, safeguarding your data is paramount, and Akeeba Backup rises to this challenge with robust features,...
Creating a form using RS Form in Joomla 5 is a straightforward process.
Follow the steps below to create your form easily:
Joomla continues to be a leading content management system (CMS), celebrated for its flexibility, scalability, and robust community support.
RS FORM from RS Joomla is a powerful extension form builder with many extra and underrated features. In this article, we will explore some of these features, from using Google Docs and Google Sheets to using the inbuilt .PDF solution in RS Form.
Discover the truth behind Joomla!, the renowned content management system empowering countless websites globally. Unraveling prevalent misconceptions, this article delves into Joomla! 's functionality and user-friendliness to offer valuable insights. By debunking the top ten myths surrounding...
MigrateMe 4 is a commercial extension that can migrate Joomla websites from Joomla 3 to Joomla 4. It is a relatively easy-to-use extension that can migrate all files and data from a Joomla website, including the content, the modules, the plugins, and the settings.
Regular Labs - Advanced Module Manager is an extension designed to enhance the administration of Joomla modules. With its powerful features and user-friendly interface, it aims to give users more control over their modules and provide them with a better overall experience.
Articles Anywhere is a powerful Joomla plugin that allows you to insert articles anywhere on your site, including within modules, 3rd party components, and even inside other articles. You can place complete articles and only specific data (like Title, Readmore Link, Text, Images, Custom Fields,...
Regular Labs' DB Replacer is a Joomla extension that allows you to search and replace text in any table in your Joomla database. It even supports searching with case sensitivity and using regular expressions. DB Replacer is a great way to save time and effort when you need to change a large amount of...
Regular Labs' ReReplacer is a powerful tool that allows users to search and replace text in various contexts. With its advanced features, ReReplacer will enable users to efficiently manipulate content using regular expressions (regex).
Content will be of significant importance in 2024. Sometimes we often write the same code repeatedly, but with the Content templater Extension from Regular Labs, you can import a template just by clicking a button.
Icons have a significant visual effect to have on your website. Did you know that using an icon as a Custom Field is possible? - Creating an override for the Field layout is done in minutes.
Since Font Awesome is included in Joomla's Cassiopeia template, we will use a template override for the...
Using custom characters in JCE Editor can be challenging, especially if you want to use symbols, not on the JCEs default list. There are two ways to do this.
Special characters are often used in content to show something, but could you please explain how a field is inserted into an article? You know...
The Failed Login Attempts plugin gives you an overview of your failed logins, but you can make it even better by applying a simple override. The override provides a link to more information about who has tried to log in, and you can therefore use other extensions to block the user or take...
If you own a website, you probably know that not all visitors have legit reasons to visit your website. There are both bots and humans that daily tries to get into your website without having an account.
Joomla 4 comes packed with features by the core version. One of these features is the Bootst6rap Framework, which Joomla has added by default.
Bootstrap has been around since 2011 and part of Joomla since version 3. The latest version, 5.1, is prebuilt into Joomla 4. When this is said, most of...
You’ve probably heard that Joomla is a “free” platform. That’s true, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. You can download the software for free, and you can host Joomla sites for free on specific hosting platforms. However, if you want the best possible performance and security, you’ll need to...
Subform fields are mighty, but did you know they look like a list? - Here, I will show you how you can spice up the look of your Subform.
Although Subforms are not a new feature in Joomla 4 but were available already in Joomla 3, in Joomla 3, they were introduced as "Repeatable-Fields". But...
In Joomla, it is relatively easy to create CSS overrides. If you would like to change the color of the Invalidate Cache button, you can read on.
Joomla is built with the intention of user customization of how it looks. CSS...
Site caching is sometimes a web developer's nightmare. You can control the site reset using Invaliade Cache, a simple free module in the Administrator of Joomla.
Finding top resources for Joomla on the Web is not as easy as it seems, but I have gathered a few good places to start here.
Joomla is a fully grown CMS system that will be up-to-date on everything. The Joomla 4 version will be a considerable step toward WordPress popularity.
In Joomla 4, we were introduced to “subforms”, which are great for creating more user-friendly fields for your articles or page, containing the fields in the subform.
The problem is that when you create a subform, the fields in the subform are divided by a comma. This doesn’t look good on your...
JCE Editor is more than a basic Editor for Joomla. You can give access to specific folders on the ROOT or even subfolders using the “Filesystem” in the JCE Profiles.
With the ability to use extensions in Joomla, it is often prevalent to install more extensions than necessary; this will usually result in a slower site. So here are my recommendations for the ten best Joomla extensions every Joomla site should have.in 2023.
SEO or Search Engine Optimization is essential for becoming successful online. There are a high number of tools to help you in reaching your SEO goals. One of these tools is 4SEO from Weeblr.
The backend of Joomla can be very boring to look at. You can customize it as you like, by adding and replacing modules on the page.
When you install the Joomla 3.x out off the box, you get two backend templates preinstalled, the main and mostly used template is Isis, this will be used in this...
JCE Editor is the best and most used Editor in Joomla; only TinyMCE as the core editor can beat it. Every Joomla site should have the JCE Editor installed because it is free and easy to use.
Having a good web hosting solution for your sites, either it is static or based on a CMS like Joomla, WordPress, or others, you have a lot of considerations to take into a factor. I will try in this article to guide you in the right direction towards modern hosting in 2022.
When you have a new Joomla Installation, the most annoying thing is that it doesn’t work as you would prefer. You may end up spending hours after hours trying to find the fault but end up banging your head in the wall. Here are 3 common reasons why your site Joomla site isn’æt working.
If you have a custom.css file and would like to use JCE Editor to insert the CSS style classes to trigger CSS, this is how you can do this without knowing any HTML. Just follow these easy steps.
Is it possible to do things in Joomla Backend that is considered a hack! This tip from Basic Joomla is the answer, Yes!, there are several hidden possibilities in Joomla if you put your fingers into it.? - Here is how to use a hack for doing better Menu separator in Joomla. Here are two ways to do...
The dark mode is the new Black, and it keeps your eyes from getting light exhausting. And it also looks great in the browser. The Dark mode is not native in either Joomla 3 or Joomla 4 (as of my knowledge). But there is a solution if you don’t want to use a plugin for your browser. You can simply...
One of the most common mistakes when creating a new Joomla site is not securing the Joomla-site both with Backup and Security Extensions. Having up-to-date security is essential for every site on the Internet, whether it’s a plain HTML site or a complex CMS system like Joomla or WordPress offers. But...
There are many Extensions for Joomla, both free and with a paid license. But there are a few that should be mandatory for every installation of Joomla. I will here make a list of those I think is essential when you start a website.
In Joomla, it’s possible to use CSS more effectively than most people realize. You can, if wanted personalize each page just by adding a CSS class to the menu link.
Joomla offers in most modern templates the ability to target either the title or the page’s alias. It makes customized CSS very easy,...
Are you tired of getting a huge amount of SPAM using forms like RS Form or others?
Let's state it once and for all, the backend in Joomla is quite boring, but what if you can give it a more interactive and interesting look. This is quite easy to do using the backend modules and CSS.
The reason for this article offsprings from a Youtube Video that shows the benefits of haveing an...
Is it possible to make content sliders using pure CSS & HTML only? - Read through and find out more. I will show you some smart tricks that make an awesome reusable slider using only HTMl & CSS.
Have you ever written a long article with mutch specifications inside? - These articles have their way to become...
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CSS has from the age of the Internet been a part of doing websites. It is an easy but useful way to design an article. There are several ways to write CSS in Joomla, you can use an external file to store all CSS codes in, you can use an extension to include the code, or you can write CSS directly in the content. In this article, I will give some look into how I do it.
In this article, I will show you three different ways to use CSS in an article. The easiest thing is to use an extension to add CSS to the article. There are several extensions in the JED (Joomla Extensions Directory) that gives this opportunity. One of the popular is Sourcerer from Regular Labs. But its also possible to do in-line CSS coding in every article, but this can be very ineffective in large articles, the third and maybe most used is to put the CSS codes into the template as eighter an external file or in the CSS capabilities of the template itself. In modern template-Framework is this common, the disadvantage of this is that you always need access to the backend to add extra CSS in your site.
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If you prefer to do the CSS coding inline as you write an article, you must bear in mind that you will NOT be able to reuse the CSS on any other articles and you must repeat the same thing for every content with the same code. This could look like this:
<a href="/home" style="background-color:#ff0000;color:#ffffff;">Home</a>
This will output: Home
If you use an external file as a CSS source, it is normally located under the css folder in your template directory. And its usually called custom.css or user.css, the downside with this is that you need access to either FTP or bee logged in to the backend as a Super Administrator.
If you want to use an extension to insert CSS in an article, you can not reuse the CSS codes without having it in every article that contains the same style.
A combination of the option 2 and 3, will give the easiest result and you can standardize some of the CSS styles in a file and add styles in that applies to certain articles at one addon at the end of the written article.
- LET ME KNOW IF YOU KNOW ANY OTHER WAYS TO DO THIS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW -
Have you ever made a website with Joomla and you are getting the title "Home" with a large h1-header-tag? You can either hide the tag completely on all content, or you must specify it to be hidden on every page/article you make. There is a third and maybe smarter way to do this.
When you add a...
Have you ever been frustrated by styling a page for then realize that every image contains a white line underneath, I saw this trick on Youtube and tried it with Joomla. The result was that line disappeared. This issue resides from the early internet when we've to use inline images in the text.
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When you are about to change passwords in other ways that it's intended to do, you should always take in mind that it always is a security risk. You should therefore use extra care when you need to use these steps. These ways work in Joomla 2.5, 3.x, and 4.x. The tutorial is based on Joomla Docs.
Extensions from Regular Labs is very easy to use, they come with great documentation, and are for the most self-explanatory. This is almost the case for this extension too. However, I decided to write a review and give you my thoughts.
The DB Replacer is another good extension from Regular Labs, this extension gives you complete control over the DataBase that your Joomla install is based on, without going into tools like phpMyAdmin that require a lot more knowledge.
The RSForm component from RSJoomla is a very powerful form-creator in Joomla. Besides collecting data to the database, you can send customized emails to both users and admins, and even to others.
RSForm from RSJoomla is a powerful Formmaker for Joomla, it gives many extras options, one of them, is the ability to send values in emails based on certain selections.
The Akeeba Admin Tools is a great addition to securing your Joomla CMS. But there are some features that need some tweaking for running smoother. One of these is an admin's ability to change a user in the back-end.
Custom Fields in Joomla is the new holy grail of customizing the look of your Joomla content. Its power lies in displaying prepared info into articles that can be specified by the author in all cases.
A template is the holy grail of a CMS-system; it lays out the structure of your website. But it's always possible to tweak the content and make it look better. All Modules, Components, or Plugins in Joomla can be changed using overrides.
Though many sites may look good with the Core template or a...
One of the most important things to have in mind when you deploy a new website is Backup policy. Akeeba Backup is a free Component from AkeebaBackup, which allows you to do secure backups and maintaining them for your Joomla site.
A tool for doing the heavy overview of how the admin area is secured is always useful to have. Admin Tools from Akeeba is one of these tools. With this Component, you will take the security up quite a few notches.
We have collected 3 of the best Editors, some both come in free and paid versions. They all have great add-ons.
