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Failed login Attempts - Override the look of how the IPs are shown

The Failed Login Attempts plugin gives you an overview of your failed logins, but you can make it even better by applying a simple override. The override provides a link to more information about who has tried to log in, and you can therefore use other extensions to block the…
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Making a Joomla site on a Budget? It's Not as Hard as You Think

You’ve probably heard that Joomla is a “free” platform. That’s true, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. You can download the software for free, and you can host Joomla sites for free on specific hosting platforms. However, if you want the best possible performance and…
Useful extensions for Joomla in 2023

10 of the most useful Joomla Extensions in 2023

With the ability to use extensions in Joomla, it is often prevalent to install more extensions than necessary; this will usually result in a slower site. So here are my recommendations for the ten best Joomla extensions every Joomla site should have.in 2023.
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How to get JCE Editor to display full URLs

JCE Editor is the best and most used Editor in Joomla; only TinyMCE as the core editor can beat it. Every Joomla site should have the JCE Editor installed because it is free and easy to use.
Web Hosting in 2022

Hosting: Where and how should i host my Joomla site / sites in 2022

Having a good web hosting solution for your sites, either it is static or based on a CMS like Joomla, WordPress, or others, you have a lot of considerations to take into a factor. I will try in this article to guide you in the right direction towards modern hosting in 2022. If…
Template overrides

Create a pricing-table for Joomla using Custom Fields

If you are using Joomla as your CMS, there is a way to customize your website. These are called Template overrides. You can override almost everything in Joomla to fit your needs. You need some basic knowledge of PHP, but otherwise, it is pretty straightforward.
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How to create a rating system using Custom Fields

Custom Fields in Joomla offers a large number of opportunities. You can, if you like, create an override using Custom Fields directly into the article, or you can put them into an article wherever you want.
Snippets - Reuse content in a smart way

Snippets - A Great Way to Reuse Content in your Joomla site

Regular Labs - Snippets for recurring content are an easy way to reuse your content on a page. It works by adding a shortcode to your site. You can manage the Snippets in an easy interface and use the default editor to ad the content.
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3 Common Reasons Why Your Joomla site Isn't Working

When you have a new Joomla Installation, the most annoying thing is that it doesn’t work as you would prefer. You may end up spending hours after hours trying to find the fault but end up banging your head in the wall. Here are 3 common reasons why your site Joomla site isn’æt…
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Joomla Hack - A Better Way to insert a Menu Separator, or?

Is it possible to do things in Joomla Backend that is considered a hack! This tip from Basic Joomla is the answer, Yes!, there are several hidden possibilities in Joomla if you put your fingers into it.? - Here is how to use a hack for doing better Menu separator in Joomla. Here…
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How to use Dark Mode in the Backend of Joomla 3, custom CSS

The dark mode is the new Black, and it keeps your eyes from getting light exhausting. And it also looks great in the browser. The Dark mode is not native in either Joomla 3 or Joomla 4 (as of my knowledge). But there is a solution if you don’t want to use a plugin for your…
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JD Page Builder - The fast way to design pages in Joomla

The JD Page Builder from Joomdev.com is one of the best page builders for Joomla as of date. As a highly sophisticated page builder with a clean layout, it offers many features that can help you make great pages for your Joomla site. It requires no knowledge of neither HTML nor…
Data Management

Don't Make This Silly Mistake In 2021 With Your Joomla-website

One of the most common mistakes when creating a new Joomla site is not securing the Joomla-site both with Backup and Security Extensions. Having up-to-date security is essential for every site on the Internet, whether it’s a plain HTML site or a complex CMS system like Joomla or…

10 Must have Extensions for Joomla in 2021

There are many Extensions for Joomla, both free and with a paid license. But there are a few that should be mandatory for every installation of Joomla. I will here make a list of those I think is essential when you start a website.

How to fix white space under an image using CSS and HTML

Have you ever been frustrated by styling a page for then realize that every image contains a white line underneath, I saw this trick on Youtube and tried it with Joomla. The result was that line disappeared. This issue resides from the early internet when we've to use inline…

How do I hide the annoying page title using pure CSS?

Have you ever made a website with Joomla and you are getting the title "Home" with a large h1-header-tag? You can either hide the tag completely on all content, or you must specify it to be hidden on every page/article you make. There is a third and maybe smarter way to do this.
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Three ways optimize the use of CSS in content with Joomla

< CSS has from the age of the Internet been a part of doing websites. It is an easy but useful way to design an article. There are several ways to write CSS in Joomla, you can use an external file to store all CSS codes in, you can use an extension to include the code, or you…
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Tutorial: How to change forgotten admin password in Joomla

When you are about to change passwords in other ways that it's intended to do, you should always take in mind that it always is a security risk. You should therefore use extra care when you need to use these steps. These ways work in Joomla 2.5, 3.x, and 4.x. The tutorial is…
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Template Overrides - See how to make overrides in Joomla

A template is the holy grail of a CMS-system; it lays out the structure of your website. But it's always possible to tweak the content and make it look better. All Modules, Components, or Plugins in Joomla can be changed using overrides.
Akeeba Backup

Akeeba Backup - The best solution for backing up Joomla

One of the most important things to have in mind when you deploy a new website is Backup policy. Akeeba Backup is a free Component from AkeebaBackup, which allows you to do secure backups and maintaining them for your Joomla site.

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The backend of Joomla can be very boring to look at. You can customize it as you like, by adding and replacing modules on the page.

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Food is something that we all need. Let’s create an override for your Joomla site that uses Custom Fields to generate an easy recipe that displays food recipes.

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A template is the holy grail of a CMS-system; it lays out the structure of your website. But it's always possible to tweak the content and make it look better. All Modules, Components, or Plugins in Joomla can be changed using overrides.

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If you are using Joomla as your CMS, there is a way to customize your website. These are called Template overrides. You can override almost everything in Joomla to fit your needs. You need some basic knowledge of PHP, but otherwise, it is pretty straightforward.

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  • Joomla 5.0 Release Candidate - Test the final package

    The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the availability of the Joomla 5.0 Release Candidate for testing.

  • Joomla 4.4 Release Candidate - Test the final package

    The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the availability of the Joomla 4.4 Release Candidate for testing.

  • Temporary Hosting Outage Affecting Website Accessibility

    Important Notice to Our Valued Community Members and Partners

    Dear Community Members and Partners,

    We regret to inform you of a temporary hosting outage that has rendered some of our websites inaccessible. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.

    Details of the Outage: Our hosting provider, Rochen, provided the following update regarding the situation: “During the process of applying regular software updates to our VMware vSAN storage cluster, multiple node members rebooted for the updates. Concurrently, additional nodes experienced crashes. This convergence of events, though extremely unlikely, unfortunately transpired. Our top-tier technical team is diligently working to restore the vSAN storage cluster at the earliest. We deeply regret the inconvenience and appreciate your patience, especially as our support channels are currently overwhelmed.”

    Date and Time of Outage: 1st October, starting around 06:00 UTC

    Affected Websites: (Please note this list may not cover all affected sites)

    Estimated Time of Resolution: As of 05:00 UTC on October 2nd, Rochen reported that some VMs have been fully restored and are operational. However, restoration efforts continue for the remaining affected servers.

    Our Response: We are maintaining regular communication with Rochen. We have confidence in our long-standing partner to address and rectify these issues effectively.

    We deeply regret the inconvenience and are dedicated to taking measures to minimize such disruptions in the future. Your patience and understanding during this challenging time are greatly appreciated.

    Warm regards,

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  • The September Issue

    The JCM Team is proud to present you the September Issue of the Joomla! Community Magazine.

  • Joomla: the ideal web solution for local governments

    In this case study, Olivier Guillard (Deputy Major, Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines) tells us how his town used Joomla to structure and create their municipal website. He shows us why Joomla is the perfect tool to build a user-friendly, accessible website that's perfect for a local government.

  • Meet Joomla's brand new Advisory Board!

    You probably knew Open Source Matters, the organization behind Joomla, has a Board representing all volunteers. We also have a group of experts who help Joomla grow and achieve its goals, by lending us their skills, advising us, guidance, and knowledge. These wonderful people form our Advisory Board, and a brand new one has just started their term. Let’s find out who these people are and where they come from, what skills they bring to Joomla, how they can help Joomla forward and what ideas they have for Joomla’s future!