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* This [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task167/joomlainstall.html video] takes you through the steps. | * This [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task167/joomlainstall.html video] takes you through the steps. | ||
* [http://community.joomla.org/august-2008/article/522-introductory-learning-joomla-using-sample-data.html working with the sample data] | * [http://community.joomla.org/august-2008/article/522-introductory-learning-joomla-using-sample-data.html working with the sample data] | ||
| − | * | + | * There is also a very nice beginners visual guide to getting started with Joomla! 1.5 here: [http://help.joomla.org/files/VisualGuide15.pdf Learn Joomla! 1.5 Fast!] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/16125978/Visual-Guide-15 Scribd] (PDF 1.3Mb) written by Saurabh Bhide. |
| − | * | + | * The [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task048/joomla_15_quickstart.pdf Joomla! v 1.5 Quick Start Guide] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299418/Joomla-15-Quickstart Scribd], written by [[GHOP students/Kevin Hayne|Kevin Hayne]]. |
| − | * | + | * As you read the guide, walk through the [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task167/index.html video accompaniment] created by [[GHOP students/Michael Casha|Michael Casha]]. |
| − | * | + | * [[Planning Your Web site]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Converting an existing website to a Joomla! website]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Enabling Search Engine Friendly (SEF) URLs|enable Search Engine Friendly URLs]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Search Engine Friendly URLs|described here]] |
| − | * | + | * How to [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task093/replace%20the%20logo%20image.odt replace the logo image in the Milkyway template] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299991/Joomla-v-1-5-How-to-replace-the-logo-image-in-the-Milkyway-template Scribd] by deckers.olivier |
| − | * | + | * [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task033/033%20-%20Create%20a%20document%20explaining%20how%20to%20modify%20the%20default%20Template.zip How to modify the default Template] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2300042/Joomla-v-15-How-to-modify-the-default-Template Scribd] (''Note: the document is an old version and some practices and advice may not be current.)'' by [[GHOP students/Chad Windnagle|Chad Windnagle (drmmr763)]]. |
| − | * | + | * [[Finding and installing extensions|install one or more of the thousands of extensions to Joomla!]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Installing an extension]] |
| − | * | + | * Learn what is possible given the core [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task028/Joomla%20Menu%20Types.zip Joomla! Menu Types] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299861/Joomla-v-15-Menu-Types Scribd] by xalnx; |
| − | * | + | * Understand all the options available when you create a [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task029/Issue_29_Joomla_Category_Blog_Layout_document_v2.zip Joomla! Category Blog Layout] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299872/Joomla-v-15-Category-Blog-Layout Scribd] by hashani; |
| − | * | + | * Watch this video on [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task055/Joomla!_GHOP_Issue_055.mov How to embed media within a Joomla! article] by mdranta; |
| − | * | + | * Explore the possibilities with [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task066/MediaManager.odt Using the media manager] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299878/Joomla-v-15-Using-the-Media-Manager Scribd] by SharifOerton; |
| − | * | + | * Learn [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task026/Rev10-Final.zip How to Use Joomla!'s Register to Read More] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299883/Joomla-v-15-Register-to-Read-More Scribd] by drmmr763; |
| + | * Make certain to learn how to [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task104/How_to_create_a_custom_HTML_module.zip Create a custom HTML module] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299886/Joomla-v-15-How-to-create-a-custom-HTML-module- Scribd] by blitzprog; | ||
| + | * Learn how to [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task105/using_media_manager.zip Use the Media Manager to Offer File Downloads] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299888/Joomla-v-15-Using-Media-Manager-for-File-Downloads Scribd] by fervidfrogger; | ||
| + | * Learn how to create a simple [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task106/Joomla%20Image%20Gallery.odt Image Gallery using the Media Manager] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299943/Joomla-v-15-Image-Gallery-using-the-Media-Manager Scribd] by SharifOerton; | ||
| + | * Learn how to use core [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task107/BDRev5.zip Contact functions to create a services or resources directory] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299950/Joomla-v-15-Contact-functions-to-create-a-services-or-resources-directory Scribd] by [[GHOP students/Chad Windnagle|Chad Windnagle (drmmr763)]]; | ||
| + | * Take time to explore how to use the [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task108/Newsflashtutorialfinal.odt News flash module to display random or rotating selection of texts] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299953/Joomla-v-15-News-flash-module-to-display-random-or-rotating-selection-of-texts Scribd] by tj.ferrell; | ||
| + | * Take advantage of the [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task109/task%20109.pdf Banners component and module to feature different parts of a website] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2299956/Joomla-v-15-Banners-component-and-module-to-feature-different-parts-of-a-website Scribd] by [[GHOP students/Branko Pajic|Branko Pajic (balvanboy)]]; | ||
| + | * Read through the [[Help screens]] to find out about all options available at the Back-end | ||
| + | * '''Configuring and troubleshoot SEF URLs''': | ||
| + | ** [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task110/GHOPC_J110_SEFrevised-1.odt Joomla! v 1.5 SEF URLs] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2300167/Joomla-v-15-Configure-and-troubleshoot-SEF-URLs Scribd] by [[GHOP students/Benjamin Hättasch|Benjamin Hättasch]]. | ||
| + | ** If you want to use IIS and Joomla!'s [[SEF]] URLs, [[IIS6 and SEF URLs using Joomla 1.5x|do this first]], then use the previous document. | ||
| + | * '''Removing WWW from your domain name''': [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task111/remove_www_from_domain6.odt How to remove "WWW" from your Domain Name and Why it matters] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2300173/Joomla-How-to-Remove-www-from-domain-and-why-it-matters Scribd] by theoclymenus | ||
| + | * '''Create a Custom 404 Page''': [[Custom error pages|Custom Error Pages, including 404's]] | ||
| + | * Watch this video by [[GHOP students/James William Ramsay|James Ramsey]] entitled [http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1818492yRNhWTdg How to Recover your Administrator Password using phpMyAdmin] | ||
| + | * * '''Using CSS Class Suffixes''': [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task057/Joomla%20Class%20Suffix%20Guides.pdf How to use CSS class suffixes in Joomla! 1.5] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2300098/Joomla-v-15-How-to-use-CSS-class-suffixes Scribd] by takercena. | ||
| + | * '''Getting Rid of Tables''': If you do not like tables in your Joomla! output, please see [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task059/Getting_Started_with_Template_Overrides_v2.tar.gz Getting Started with Template Overrides] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2300107/Joomla-v-1-5-Getting-Started-with-Template-Overrides Scribd] by [[GHOP students/Wickrama Arachchi Vithanage Hashani Maduwanthi Weerarathna|Wickrama Arachchi Vithanage Hashani Maduwanthi Weerarathna (Hashani)]] | ||
| + | * '''Adding Javascript to your Template''': You might be interested in [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task060/task60.odt How to add JavaScript to a Joomla template] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2300110/Joomla-v-15-Adding-Javascript-to-your-Template Scribd] by [[GHOP students/Anner J. Bonilla|Anner J. Bonilla (annerajb)]]. | ||
| + | * '''Troubleshooting a Template Installation''': If you are having trouble installing a template, see [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task061/Rev9.zip How to resolve problems with a template installation] [http://www.scribd.com/doc/2300161/Joomla-v-1-5-Template-Installation-Troubleshooting-Manual Scribd] by [[GHOP students/Chad Windnagle|Chad Windnagle (drmmr763)]]. | ||
| + | * '''Questions?''' [http://forum.joomla.org/viewforum.php?f=466 Joomla! v 1.5 Template Questions] | ||
| + | * Check out the [[Converting an existing website to a Joomla! website]] guide for great step by step instructions. | ||
| + | * [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task048/joomla_15_quickstart.pdf Joomla! Quickstart Guide] | ||
| + | * [http://help.joomla.org/ghop/feb2008/task167/xampp.html accompanying video] explain XAMPP installation in detail. | ||
| + | * For IIS you can install the [http://www.microsoft.com/web/gallery/Joomla.aspx Windows Web platform]. | ||
| + | * [[Beginners/Installing Joomla]] | ||
| + | * [[Beginners/Using Mootools]] | ||
| + | * [[Beginners/Backup and Restore]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:35, 18 March 2013
Note: Content here may or may not be outdated.
- Platform
- extensions
- types of extensions
- types of extensions
- The Joomla! Core Features Guide scribd, written by James Ramsay describes the features (mostly the extensions) available in each download of Joomla!.
- Installation
- Joomla! Installation Resources
- This video takes you through the steps.
- working with the sample data
- There is also a very nice beginners visual guide to getting started with Joomla! 1.5 here: Learn Joomla! 1.5 Fast! Scribd (PDF 1.3Mb) written by Saurabh Bhide.
- The Joomla! v 1.5 Quick Start Guide Scribd, written by Kevin Hayne.
- As you read the guide, walk through the video accompaniment created by Michael Casha.
- Planning Your Web site
- Converting an existing website to a Joomla! website
- enable Search Engine Friendly URLs
- described here
- How to replace the logo image in the Milkyway template Scribd by deckers.olivier
- How to modify the default Template Scribd (Note: the document is an old version and some practices and advice may not be current.) by Chad Windnagle (drmmr763).
- install one or more of the thousands of extensions to Joomla!
- Installing an extension
- Learn what is possible given the core Joomla! Menu Types Scribd by xalnx;
- Understand all the options available when you create a Joomla! Category Blog Layout Scribd by hashani;
- Watch this video on How to embed media within a Joomla! article by mdranta;
- Explore the possibilities with Using the media manager Scribd by SharifOerton;
- Learn How to Use Joomla!'s Register to Read More Scribd by drmmr763;
- Make certain to learn how to Create a custom HTML module Scribd by blitzprog;
- Learn how to Use the Media Manager to Offer File Downloads Scribd by fervidfrogger;
- Learn how to create a simple Image Gallery using the Media Manager Scribd by SharifOerton;
- Learn how to use core Contact functions to create a services or resources directory Scribd by Chad Windnagle (drmmr763);
- Take time to explore how to use the News flash module to display random or rotating selection of texts Scribd by tj.ferrell;
- Take advantage of the Banners component and module to feature different parts of a website Scribd by Branko Pajic (balvanboy);
- Read through the Help screens to find out about all options available at the Back-end
- Configuring and troubleshoot SEF URLs:
- Joomla! v 1.5 SEF URLs Scribd by Benjamin Hättasch.
- If you want to use IIS and Joomla!'s SEF URLs, do this first, then use the previous document.
- Removing WWW from your domain name: How to remove "WWW" from your Domain Name and Why it matters Scribd by theoclymenus
- Create a Custom 404 Page: Custom Error Pages, including 404's
- Watch this video by James Ramsey entitled How to Recover your Administrator Password using phpMyAdmin
- * Using CSS Class Suffixes: How to use CSS class suffixes in Joomla! 1.5 Scribd by takercena.
- Getting Rid of Tables: If you do not like tables in your Joomla! output, please see Getting Started with Template Overrides Scribd by Wickrama Arachchi Vithanage Hashani Maduwanthi Weerarathna (Hashani)
- Adding Javascript to your Template: You might be interested in How to add JavaScript to a Joomla template Scribd by Anner J. Bonilla (annerajb).
- Troubleshooting a Template Installation: If you are having trouble installing a template, see How to resolve problems with a template installation Scribd by Chad Windnagle (drmmr763).
- Questions? Joomla! v 1.5 Template Questions
- Check out the Converting an existing website to a Joomla! website guide for great step by step instructions.
- Joomla! Quickstart Guide
- accompanying video explain XAMPP installation in detail.
- For IIS you can install the Windows Web platform.
- Beginners/Installing Joomla
- Beginners/Using Mootools
- Beginners/Backup and Restore