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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.
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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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  MigrateMe 4 is a commercial extension that can migrate Joomla websites from Joomla 3 to Joomla 4. It is a relatively easy-to-use extension that can migrate all files and data from a Joomla website, including the content, the modules, the plugins, and the settings.

Read more: MigrateMe 4: Is this the best way to migrate from Joomla 3 to Joomla 4?

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Regular Labs - Advanced Module Manager is an extension designed to enhance the administration of Joomla modules. With its powerful features and user-friendly interface, it aims to give users more control over their modules and provide them with a better overall experience.

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Articles Anywhere is a powerful Joomla plugin that allows you to insert articles anywhere on your site, including within modules, 3rd party components, and even inside other articles. You can place complete articles and only specific data (like Title, Readmore Link, Text, Images, Custom Fields, etc.). You have complete control over how you want to display that data and how to style it.

 Articles Anywhere is a very versatile plugin that can be used to enhance the functionality of your Joomla site in many ways. It is easy to use and comes with a wide range of features. If you want to add more flexibility and control to your Joomla site, then Articles Anywhere is a great option.

Here are some of the benefits of using Articles Anywhere

  • Flexibility: Articles Anywhere allows you to insert articles anywhere on your site in any way you want. You can place complete articles or just specific data from an article. You can also control how the article is displayed, including the title, text, images, and custom fields.
  • Control: Articles Anywhere gives you complete control over how articles are displayed on your site. You can choose which articles to show, how they are ordered, and how they are styled. You can also use Articles Anywhere to create custom modules, pages, and blog layouts.
  • Ease of use: Articles Anywhere is effortless to use. You insert a plugin tag into the content where you want the article to appear. The plugin tag takes care of the rest, automatically inserting the article into your site.
  • Variety of features: Articles Anywhere has various components, making it a powerful and versatile plugin. You can use Articles Anywhere to create custom modules, pages, and blog layouts. You can also use it to automatically insert articles from a specific category or tag into your sidebar.

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Ease of use:

 Articles Anywhere are easy to use. The plugin tag syntax is easy to remember. The plugin also has a built-in editor button that makes inserting articles into your content accessible.

Here are some tips for using Articles Anywhere:

Use the plugin tag syntax to insert articles into your content. The syntax is straightforward:

{articles id="123" title="My Article Title"}

In this example, the article with ID 123 will be inserted into the content titled "My Article Title".

  • Use the built-in editor button to insert articles into your content. The editor button is located in the toolbar of the Joomla editor. Click on the button and select the article you want to insert.
  • Use the plugin settings to customize the way articles are displayed. The plugin settings allow you to control the title, text, images, and custom fields displayed for each article.
  • Use the plugin documentation for more information. The plugin documentation provides detailed instructions on how to use Articles Anywhere.

Overall, Articles Anywhere is a very easy-to-use plugin that can add flexibility and control to your Joomla site. If you want to insert articles anywhere on your site, then Articles Anywhere is a great option.

Functionality:

 

Articles Anywhere is a very versatile plugin that offers a wide range of functionality.

Here are some of the features of Articles Anywhere:

  • Insert articles anywhere: Articles Anywhere allows you to insert articles anywhere on your site, including within modules, 3rd party components, and even inside other articles. This gives you a lot of flexibility in using articles on your site.
  • Display specific data from articles: Articles Anywhere doesn't just allow you to insert entire articles into your site. You can also display specific data from an article, such as the title, text, images, or custom fields. This gives you even more control over how articles are displayed on your site.
  • Customize the output: Articles Anywhere allows you to customize how articles are displayed on your site. You can control the title, text, images, and custom fields displayed and styled. This gives you much flexibility in presenting your articles to your visitors.
  • Create custom modules and pages: Articles Anywhere can be used to create custom modules and pages. This is a great way to add specific content to your site, such as a list of recent articles, a blog, or a product catalog.
  • Automate the display of articles: Articles Anywhere can be used to automate the display of articles on your site. This is a great way to keep your site fresh and updated with new content. For example, you could use Articles Anywhere to automatically insert the latest articles from a specific category or tag into your sidebar.

Overall, Articles Anywhere is a potent and versatile plugin that can add much functionality to your Joomla site. If you are looking for a way to insert articles anywhere on your site, display specific data from articles, or customize the output of articles, then Articles Anywhere is a great option.

Support / Documentation:

The documentation for Articles Anywhere is available on the Regular Labs website. The documentation is very comprehensive and includes detailed instructions on using the plugin. Here are some of the topics covered in the documentation:

  • Introduction to Articles Anywhere: This section introduces the plugin and its features.
  • Plugin tag syntax: This section explains the syntax of the plugin tag, which is used to insert articles into your content.
  • Plugin settings: This section explains the plugin settings, allowing you to customize how articles are displayed.
  • Examples: This section provides examples of how to use Articles Anywhere to insert articles into your content.
  • Troubleshooting: This section provides information on troubleshooting common problems with Articles Anywhere.

The documentation for Articles Anywhere is an excellent resource for learning how to use the plugin. The documentation is a great place to start if you need plugin help.

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Conclusion

 

Articles Anywhere is a powerful and versatile plugin that can add much functionality to your Joomla site. It is easy to use and comes with a wide range of features. If you are looking for a way to insert articles anywhere on your site, display specific data from articles, or customize the output of articles, then Articles Anywhere is a great option.

Here are some of the pros and cons of Articles Anywhere:

 

+ Pros:
  •  Easy to use
  • Versatile
  • Comes with a wide range of features
  • Can be used to insert articles anywhere on your site
  • Can be used to display specific data from articles
  • Can be used to customize the output of articles
  • Can be used to create custom modules and pages
  • Can be used to automate the display of articles
÷ Cons:
  • Can be a bit complex to set up
  • Not all features are available in the free version
  • Can be a bit slow on large sites

 

Overall, Articles Anywhere is a great plugin that can add much functionality to your Joomla site. If you are looking for a way to insert articles anywhere on your site, display specific data from articles, or customize the output of articles, then Articles Anywhere is a great option.

More information about Regular Labs

Regular Labs is a company that creates and offers extensions for the Joomla content management system (CMS). They have been in business since 2008 and have a wide range of extensions that can be used to extend Joomla's functionality and make repetitive tasks easier and faster.

Some of their most popular extensions include:

Advanced Module Manager - This extension allows you to easily manage your modules, including their position, visibility, and settings.
Modules Anywhere - This extension allows you to place modules anywhere on your Joomla site, including in custom areas that are not ordinarily accessible to modules.
Sourcerer Sourcerer - This extension lets you easily import and export Joomla content, including articles, menus, and categories.
Regular Labs extensions are known for being high-quality, well-supported, and easy to use. They are also very affordable, with most extensions starting at just $15.

If you use Joomla, I highly recommend checking out Regular Labs extensions. They can save you a lot of time and hassle and help you make your Joomla site look and function how you want it to.

Here are some additional information about Regular Labs:

  • Their website is https://regularlabs.com/
  • They have a team of 10 developers and support staff
  • They have over 1 million downloads of their extensions
  • They are certified Joomla! partner

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All Regular Labs extensions:

If you use Regular Labs' Extensions, you may have noticed the way that the extensions interact with each other. This is good for consistency. Regular Labs and Peter van Westen have, over the years, in an ingenious way, mastered the genius way that its Components/Plugins work together. 

Extension list:

Add to Menu (Only Joomla 3), Advanced Module Manager, Advanced Template Manager (Only Joomla 3), Articles Anywhere, Article Field, Better Frontend Link (Only Joomla 4 & 5), Better Preview (Only Joomla 3), Better Trash (Only Joomla 3), Cache Cleaner, CDN for Joomla, Components Anywhere (Only Joomla 3), Conditional Content, Content Templater, DB Replacer, Dumy Content (Only Joomla 3), Email Protector, GeoIP, IP Login, Keyboard Shortcuts, Modals, Modules Anywhere, Quick Index, ReReplacer, Simple User Notes (Only Joomla 3), Sliders (Only Joomla 3), Snippets, Sourcerer, Tabs (Only Joomla 3), Tabs & Accordions (Only Joomla 4 & 5), Tooltips (Only Joomla 4 & 5), and "What? Nothing!", see the complete list here!

 

All is managed through its extension Regular Labs -  Extension Manager.

 

 

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Regular Labs' DB Replacer is a Joomla extension that allows you to search and replace text in any table in your Joomla database. It even supports searching with case sensitivity and using regular expressions. DB Replacer is a great way to save time and effort when you need to change a large amount of content on your Joomla website.

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

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