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There are four aspects to designing a new Joomla! web site. These also apply to planning to make alterations to an existing site or planning for transferring a site that already exists into Joomla!
 
There are four aspects to designing a new Joomla! web site. These also apply to planning to make alterations to an existing site or planning for transferring a site that already exists into Joomla!
 
* The content hierarchy:
 
* The content hierarchy:
** Sections, Categories and Articles for {{JVer|1.5}}
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** {{JVer|1.5}} The content hierarchy was defined as Sections with Categories.
** Categories, Subcategories and Articles for {{JVer|2.5}}
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** {{JVer|2.5}} The Sections have been removed and now the content hierarchy is Categories and Subcategories. 
 
* Who you expect to use the site and what you want them to be able to do
 
* Who you expect to use the site and what you want them to be able to do
 
* The layout of the menus and the position of some functionality on the page
 
* The layout of the menus and the position of some functionality on the page

Revision as of 14:35, 22 May 2014


Purpose[edit]

to be included in all the backround docs - and written to work for versions 1.5 and 1.6

Designing a Joomla! Website

There are four aspects to designing a new Joomla! web site. These also apply to planning to make alterations to an existing site or planning for transferring a site that already exists into Joomla!

  • The content hierarchy:
    • Joomla 1.5 The content hierarchy was defined as Sections with Categories.
    • Joomla 2.5 The Sections have been removed and now the content hierarchy is Categories and Subcategories.
  • Who you expect to use the site and what you want them to be able to do
  • The layout of the menus and the position of some functionality on the page
  • The graphical design of the whole site
These should all be based on the purpose and expected content of the site, so you do need a clear idea of what you are trying to communicate and plan accordingly. Easier said than done!