Book description
“Joomla! is about allowing ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and that is exactly what the authors of this book do for its readers. . . . I present this book for your pleasure. It begins with how we began and takes you on a journey through which you can be empowered to reach the world.”
–From the Foreword to the First Edition by Andrew Eddie, cofounder, Joomla!
The Official Joomla!® Book, Second Edition, is the authoritative and comprehensive Joomla! reference for every administrator, developer, designer, and content manager. Distilling the unsurpassed experience of two long-time Joomla! contributors, it teaches exactly what you need to know, through practical example sites and crystal-clear explanations.
If you’re new to Joomla!, you’ll learn how to quickly create usable, effective sites. If you’re an experienced Joomla! user, you’ll learn how to make your sites more flexible, feature-rich, visually attractive, and useful, taking full advantage of the features in Joomla! 3 and Joomla! 2.5. And whether new or experienced, you’ll learn how Joomla! really works, so you can fully leverage its power whenever you’re ready. You’ll also get to know the Joomla! community by hearing from seventeen community members through in-depth interviews, and you’ll learn how to participate in the Joomla! project in ways that make sense for you.
The Official Joomla!® Book, Second Edition, covers everything from installation to usability, templates to extensions. The authors explain each key concept conversationally, helping you learn to help yourself and confidently gain control over Joomla! and the sites you build with it. They also present chapter-length application case studies for business, non-profits, and education. You will learn how to
Plan sites effectively before you start building them
Create production sites quickly while avoiding common mistakes
Install and configure Joomla! for maximum efficiency
Create and edit content for your Joomla! site
Customize and work with Joomla! templates and create a basic template
Work with extensions: components, modules, plugins, and languages
Efficiently administer Joomla! sites
Maintain Joomla! sites, including making back ups and managing upgrades and migrations between versions
Participate in the Joomla! community as a user and contributor
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- Foreword to the Second Edition
- Foreword to the First Edition
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- 1. All about Joomla!
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2. What Now and Where Do I Begin?: Before You Install Joomla!
- Identifying Your Purpose
- Domain Names: Registering Your Domain Name
- Trademarks, Licensing, Copyright, and Legalities
- The Basics of Branding
- Identifying Your Target Audience: The Who, What, Where, and Why
- Wireframes, Storyboarding, and Visualization
- Creating Great Content
- Mission Critical: Why Choosing a Good Host Matters
- Conclusion
- 3. Installing Joomla!
- 4. Configuring Joomla!
- 5. Working with and Creating Content for Your Joomla! Site
- 6. The Basics of Joomla! Extensions: Components, Modules, Plugins, and Languages
- 7. Working with Joomla! Templates: The Basics
- 8. Creating Your Own Simple Joomla! Template
- 9. Marketing and Caring for Your Joomla! Web Site
- 10. Keeping Your Site Up-to-Date
- 11. Practical Application: Joomla! for Business
- 12. Practical Application: Joomla! for NGOs/NPOs, Groups, Clubs, and Organizations
- 13. Practical Application: Joomla! for Education
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14. Interviews with Experts
- Andrew Eddie, Software Engineer at eBay Australia and Platform Maintainer—The Joomla! Story
- Mark Dexter, Production Leadership Team—The Joomla! Bug Squad and Joomla! Development
- Sam Moffatt, Joomla! Platform Maintainer, Production Leadership Team—Participating in Joomla! Development
- Marijke Stuivenberg, Translation Coordinator, Open Source Matters Board—Internationalization
- Ian MacLennan, Platform Maintainer—Securing Your Site
- Ron Severdia, Production Leadership Team and Creative Director at Kontent Design—Building a Great Site
- Elin Waring, Joomla! Contributor—Trademark and Licensing
- Wendy Robinson, Rochen Ltd.—Creating Your Brand
- Brad Baker, Rochen Ltd.—Joomla! Hosting
- Chris Davenport, Joomla! Production Leadership Team—Finding and Editing Templates
- Angie Radke, Principal, Der Auftritt; Accessibility Expert; and Designer of the Beez Templates
- Andrea Tarr, Production Leadership Team
- Vic Drover, Owner of Anything Digital—Extending Joomla!
- Gary Brooks, CEO of CloudAccess.net—Benefits of Joomla! for Business
- Ryan Ozimek, Former President of Open Source Matters, and CEO and Founder of PICnet, Inc.—Joomla! in the NPO/NGO Sector
- Jennifer Marriott, Joomla! Contributor—Sites for Education
- Nicholas K. Dionysopoulos, Developer, Akeeba Backup and Other Extensions
- Louis Landry, Lead Architect of the Joomla! Platform
- A. Common Problems and Solutions
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B. Resources
- Basic Joomla! Resources
- Tools for Web Site Creators and Site Developers
- Search Engines
- Learn HTML and CSS Skills
- Improve the Design of Your Site
- Web Standards, Usability, and Accessibility
- Underlying Software of Joomla!
- Other Resources for Business
- Other Resources for Nonprofits and Organizations
- Other Resources for Schools and Education
- Glossary
- Index
Product information
- Title: The Official Joomla! Book, Second Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2012
- Publisher(s): Addison-Wesley Professional
- ISBN: 9780132978972
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