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Joomla Training . Chris Armstrong, web developer @ InterWorks. Version Differences. {. 6-month release cycle & LTS. Content. like Elvis and cash, is king. broken up into 3 parts Sections. Content. broken up into 3 parts Sections Categories. Content. broken up into 3 parts Sections
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Joomla Training Chris Armstrong, web developer @ InterWorks
Version Differences { 6-month release cycle & LTS
Content like Elvis and cash, is king
broken up into 3 parts Sections Content
broken up into 3 parts Sections Categories Content
broken up into 3 parts Sections Categories Articles Content
Menus “What is it you want most?”
Menus provide you with options and layouts for Sections, Categories, Articles, or Links. Menus
Users There’s no “i” in “team”
You can allow visitors to become registered members of your site or register content editors or other administrators. Users
Modules The Burger King of Joomla
Modules give you a way to build “blocks” into your site and place them in specific regions. Joomla offers several built-in module types, but they can be extended through plug-ins. Modules
NewsFlash displays a certain number of articles from specified category. Modules - NewsFlash
This module will render a list of the most accessed articles from your site. Modules – Most Read
Pulls pictures and links from the Banners component. Modules – Banners
Probably the easiest and most common module I use. Modules – Custom HTML
Modules can be extended through the Joomla Extension Directory* *Fair Warning: downloads should go through IT Security. Modules – Addons
Components & Plugins “By your powers combined…”
Components and Plugins extend Joomla’s core functionality. For a list of approved (and banned) components and plugins, go to http://webgroup.okstate.edu/ (registration/log-in is required). Components & Plugins
Accessibility The Web is for everyone
Besides being recommended by the University, it’s just good practice to make sure your website is available to all, even those with special needs. Links: http://access.okstate.edu http://webaim.org Evaluation Tools: http://acces.okstate.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142&Itemid=31 http://validator.w3.org http://cynthiasays.com http://wave.webaim.org Accessibilty
Help Get by with a little help from my friends…
Forum http://webgroup.okstate.edu Training Video http://www.cloudaccess.net/joomla-training-videos.html Help