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Joomla 1.6.2 Features

The latest version from Joomla, Joomla 1.6.2 is a highly capable website software. It is an open source platform that works on Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Linux and Mac OS X. Joomla is an extremely impressive Content Management System that is used for small websites as well as for online communities. Joomla works best on those webhosts that run on Linux, although even Windows-based webhosts will not give you any problems. It however requires a database to work, so it is important to check with the budget hosting plans as it does not generally include this. Installation is a very simple process where you can upload files to webhost and then open the installation wizard in a separate Internet browser. All you have to do is answer a few questions and then your website is all set to go. With Joomla, it is not possible to set permission for various users. So, a user may be able to write a few articles but won’t be allowed to publish it to le...

Optimizing your Joomla Articles for the Search Engines

Joomla is one of the most popular Content Management Systems around today because of its search engine friendly features. Here is how you can set your site up to impress the search engines. I am however assuming that you have some knowledge of SEO. Step 1: SEO settings in Global Configuration: Log into the admin area of your Joomla site and go to Site. Click on Global Configuration and then click on SEO Settings. Set both these on Search Engine Friendly URLs and Use Apache mod_rewrite should be changed to yes. Before you save this setting, use the FTP client to go to the root of your site and then rename the file from htaccess.txt to htaccess. Click the Apply button. Step 2: Metadata Settings in Global Configuration: On the same page, you can enter a keyword-rich description in the Global Site Meta Description space and enter keywords separated by commas in the Global Site Meta Keywords space. This will ensure that in case you have missed out any specific meta descriptions or keywords ...

Joomla! 1.6 new features revealed in new book!

Pact has recently released a new book – Joomla! 1.6 First Look – This is an in-depth guide about all the new features in the latest Joomla 1.6! The book contains plenty of screen shots and detailed explanations about the new features in the latest version of Joomla 1.6 and how to use them. It also covers all the changes made in the latest version including the menus, extensions, templates and interface. Joomla is one of the most sought after content management system that has won plenty of awards and accolades. Written in PHP, it uses the MySQL database system to store all the information. It helps professional web developers build professional looking websites with powerful online applications. It is known for its ease-of-use and extensibility. The Joomla! 1.6 First Look edition gives its readers valuable insights into the various new features in the version 1.6. It also shows them what has changed, how these changes can affect them and how they can upgrade to 1.6. It get started by...

Tips on how to Secure your Joomla Website

Joomla is one of the best content management systems in the industry today. With more and more websites taking to Joomla to build their sites, it has become very important to make sure that your website is configured properly so as to prevent any security issues. Here are a few tips to help you secure your Joomla website: Proper Hosting Environment: A well configured server is highly recommended for your site. You should also host your website on a server that runs PHP in the CGI mode with su_php. This way, the PHP will run under your account and not on the global Apache user. Change the Default Database Prefix: Always change the default database prefix to something else that is random. This will prevent hackers from retrieving your superadmin details. Disable the FTP Layer: When installing, never open the FTP layer as this gives rise to a potential security hole. Change you superadministrator username to something that is difficult for others to guess. Create a strong password to pro...

Structuring your Website with a Joomla Developer

Online businesses are getting more and more competitive today. And this is why an increasing number of people are designing their websites with a Joomla developer, as it works out to a more cost-effective solution. The Internet, as we all know it, is a platform that is used for publishing a variety of content from blogs and commercial sites to forums. A content management system or a CMS gives prospective entrepreneurs easy access to start their own websites without having to go through the whole complicated procedure of learning coding. Joomla is an open source CMS that can help you manage your content with ease. Apart from this, there are plenty of other benefits to Joomla, including its amazing features that make it very attractive to entrepreneurs. The user-friendly design will help you manage your site easily and you’ll also get the nest modules and admin support. Here are some advantages of using Joomla for your website: Helps to Save Time: Joomla helps to save a lot of time in t...

Why use Joomla for your Website Design?

So what is Joomla all about? And how do you use it to design your website? If these questions keep haunting you, then read on for the answers you are looking for! It is a fact that Joomla is THE easiest way to design and create a website quickly and efficiently. You can now create your own awesome looking website with all the functionality that you desire. WordPress is another great software to use if you want to create and manage your website, but let’s discuss that some other time. Joomla is an Open Source Content Management System that was first known as Mambo. In 2005, there was a rift between the core developers of Mambo and the owners of the name of the brand. The developers decided to move on and continue developing this software under the name of Joomla, and most of the community that had previously supported Mambo, simply turned their loyalty towards Joomla! Joomla has hundreds and thousands of free templates that are available online. You can choose the template that best sui...