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

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.

Regular Labs - Advanced Module Manager: A powerful and easy-to-use extension that can help you take control over your Joomla Modules

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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Regular Labs - Articles Anywhere: A Critical Review of a Joomla Extension for Dynamic Content Display

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,…

Regular Labs DB Replacer: A powerful tool that can be used to make a variety of changes to your Joomla website

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…

Regular Labs - ReReplacer: A powerful tool that can be used to search and replace text in a variety of contexts

Regular Labs' ReReplacer is a powerful tool that allows users to search and replace text in various contexts. With its advanced features, ReReplacer will enable users to efficiently manipulate content using regular expressions (regex).

Regular Labs -Content Template: An easy way to make reusable templates for your content

Content will be of significant importance in 2024. Sometimes we often write the same code repeatedly, but with the Content templater Extension from Regular Labs, you can import a template just by clicking a button.

Icons are great: Learn how to create a override for using Font Awesome in a Custom Field

Icons have a significant visual effect to have on your website. Did you know that using an icon as a Custom Field is possible? - Creating an override for the Field layout is done in minutes.

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…

Failed Login Attempts - A great extension to see failed logins to your site

If you own a website, you probably know that not all visitors have legit reasons to visit your website. There are both bots and humans that daily tries to get into your website without having an account.

Need some different custom characters in your articles? - Customize CSS styles using JCE

Using custom characters in JCE Editor can be challenging, especially if you want to use symbols, not on the JCEs default list. There are two ways to do this.

Bootstrap: A powerfull Framework all built into Joomla By default

Joomla 4 comes packed with features by the core version. One of these features is the Bootst6rap Framework, which Joomla has added by default.

Override: How do I get a Subform to look better

Subform fields are mighty, but did you know they look like a list? - Here, I will show you how you can spice up the look of your Subform.

Override: The Invalidate Cache Admin module.

In Joomla, it is relatively easy to create CSS overrides. If you would like to change the color of the Invalidate Cache button, you can read on.

Invalidate Cache in Joomla - A way to always have an Up-to-date site

Site caching is sometimes a web developer's nightmare. You can control the site reset using Invaliade Cache, a simple free module in the Administrator of Joomla.

Useful Joomla resources - Where to get inspiration for Joomla sites

Finding top resources for Joomla on the Web is not as easy as it seems, but I have gathered a few good places to start here.

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…

5 Reasons Joomla Will Change the Way You Think About Using a CMS for a website

Joomla is a fully grown CMS system that will be up-to-date on everything. The Joomla 4 version will be a considerable step toward WordPress popularity.

How to override the output of the default subform in Joomla 4

In Joomla 4, we were introduced to “subforms”, which are great for creating more user-friendly fields for your articles or page, containing the fields in the subform.

How do I get access to more folders in Joomla using JCE Editor

JCE Editor is more than a basic Editor for Joomla. You can give access to specific folders on the ROOT or even subfolders using the “Filesystem” in the JCE Profiles.

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.

SEO Extension: 4SEO - A Modern way to Manage SEO on Joomla sites

SEO or Search Engine Optimization is essential for becoming successful online. There are a high number of tools to help you in reaching your SEO goals. One of these tools is 4SEO from Weeblr.

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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.

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…

Create an easy recipe override for your Joomla site

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.

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.

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 - 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.

Earn Money on your Joomla website, by using Affiliate Ads

If you have a website developed with Joomla CMS, you can earn money on your site. Using affiliate links from different sources and putting their ads in your content, you can sell products from your website.

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…

Howto use JCE Editor to add CSS class in content without using HTML

How to add styles in Joomla without HTML Code in JCE Editor

If you have a custom.css file and would like to use JCE Editor to insert the CSS style classes to trigger CSS, this is how you can do this without knowing any HTML. Just follow these easy steps.

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…

PageBuilders, a useful tool to create and manage your pages

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…

JoomDev.com! Astroid Framework - A Framework specked with features

JoomDev’s Astroid FrameWork is advanced but yet easy to use modern FrameWork. It offers high-quality functionalities. It is fully compatible with the future of Joomla (Joomla 4).

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 use CSS to personalize each page in Joomla, see how

In Joomla, it’s possible to use CSS more effectively than most people realize. You can, if wanted personalize each page just by adding a CSS class to the menu link.

Quick Tip: How to reduce spam using Forms in Joomla

Are you tired of getting a huge amount of SPAM using forms like RS Form or others?

How to make a dropdown content slider? - Pure HTML and CSS

Is it possible to make content sliders using pure CSS & HTML only? - Read through and find out more. I will show you some smart tricks that make an awesome reusable slider using only HTMl & CSS.

How to change the Modules in the backend of Joomla

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.

Customize the Back-end of your Joomla template using CSS

Let's state it once and for all, the backend in Joomla is quite boring, but what if you can give it a more interactive and interesting look. This is quite easy to do using the backend modules and CSS.

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.

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…

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…

Regular Labs Sourcerer - A Great way to include Code in articles

Extensions from Regular Labs is very easy to use, they come with great documentation, and are for the most self-explanatory. This is almost the case for this extension too. However, I decided to write a review and give you my thoughts.

Regular Labs - DB Replacer - Take control over your database

The DB Replacer is another good extension from Regular Labs, this extension gives you complete control over the DataBase that your Joomla install is based on, without going into tools like phpMyAdmin that require a lot more knowledge.

Regular Labs: Modal - A great way to expand your content

Using the Modal from Regular Labs gives you the opportunity to extend your content, image, video, or an external link into a popup that displays it.

RSForm - Send customized HTML emails to admins and users

The RSForm component from RSJoomla is a very powerful form-creator in Joomla. Besides collecting data to the database, you can send customized emails to both users and admins, and even to others.

RSForm - How to display values in emails based on selection

RSForm from RSJoomla is a powerful Formmaker for Joomla, it gives many extras options, one of them, is the ability to send values in emails based on certain selections.

Basic Tutorial: Admin Tools - How to Allow editing Users in back-end for Administrators

The Akeeba Admin Tools is a great addition to securing your Joomla CMS. But there are some features that need some tweaking for running smoother. One of these is an admin's ability to change a user in the back-end.

Custom Fields - Display predefined content in articles/pages

Custom Fields in Joomla is the new holy grail of customizing the look of your Joomla content. Its power lies in displaying prepared info into articles that can be specified by the author in all cases.

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 - 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.

Akeeba Admin Tools - A security Component for your Jooml site

A tool for doing the heavy overview of how the admin area is secured is always useful to have. Admin Tools from Akeeba is one of these tools. With this Component, you will take the security up quite a few notches.

Why use TinyMCE? - Here is 3 alternative Editors for Joomla

We have collected 3 of the best Editors, some both come in free and paid versions. They all have great add-ons.

Dummy Content: A great way to test how content displays

Dummy Content is not as dummy as we think. It's a great way to produce test content and display "Lorem Ipsum"-text.

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Details: Written by: Bjørn Ove Bremnes; Parent Category: Test & Reviews; Category: Extension Tests; Published: 08 May 2020

We have collected 3 of the best Editors, some both come in free and paid versions. They all have great add-ons.

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Details: Written by: Bjørn Ove Bremnes; Parent Category: Test & Reviews; Category: Extension Tests; Published: 08 May 2020

Dummy Content is not as dummy as we think. It's a great way to produce test content and display "Lorem Ipsum"-text.

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