This practical guide helps Joomla site owners and VirtueMart users add Nova Poshta pickup point selection to the VirtueMart checkout on Joomla 3. It walks you through prerequisites, safe installation, configuration (API key, shipment mapping, city autocomplete and warehouse selection), testing on staging, troubleshooting and security checks. Follow these steps on a staging copy first and back up your site before any production changes.
At a high level, the Nova Poshta integration provides city autocomplete and warehouse (pickup point) selection inside the VirtueMart checkout. The plugin typically injects front-end JavaScript that queries Nova Poshta services, displays suggestions, and stores the selected city/warehouse identifiers with the VirtueMart order so administrators can see where customers want to collect shipments.
Example customer story: a shopper types "Khark" into the city field; autocomplete suggests "Kharkiv"; the shopper selects warehouse #5; the warehouse ID is saved in the order notes and visible to staff during fulfillment.
Do not assume the plugin will auto-calculate shipping fees—check mapping settings and test orders.
Before installing any third-party extension, confirm compatibility and prepare backups and a staging environment.
System plugins can affect site-wide behavior. Avoid enabling on production until tested—misconfigured system plugins can break checkout JavaScript or block payments.
Obtain the plugin from the developer's official distribution channel (for example, a verified GitHub repository or vendor site). Verify release notes before installing.
If installation fails with "Package could not be installed", check PHP upload limits, file permissions and that the archive contains a valid Joomla extension manifest.
Inspect plugin PHP files in a controlled environment to check for unexpected eval() usage or external calls. Avoid enabling unknown extensions on production.
After enabling the plugin, complete these configuration steps carefully.
Incorrect mapping can result in Nova Poshta fields not showing in orders or being attached to the wrong shipment. Verify mapping with test orders.
This section explains the runtime behavior you can expect from a typical Nova Poshta — VirtueMart system plugin.
Excessive API calls can hit Nova Poshta rate limits. Ensure the plugin avoids sending requests on every keypress and caches recent results where appropriate.
Security is critical. Follow these best practices to protect secrets and user data.
Modifying plugin PHP to add validation or token checks should be done on staging and by someone comfortable with Joomla internals—mistakes can break CSRF protections or cause fatal errors.
Use this testing plan on staging to ensure the integration behaves as expected.
Do not test on production with live customers—use staging and test payment gateways to avoid affecting real orders.
Common problems are usually resolved by checking console/network activity, plugin settings and logs. Follow this diagnostic approach:
If suggestions are low quality or you hit rate limits, change the autocomplete minimum characters from 1 to 3 and set debounce to 300–500ms to improve results and lower call volume.
Avoid making quick fixes on production without verifying the change on staging first. Document any JS or plugin edits so you can reapply them after updates.
Performance considerations reduce API usage and improve reliability.
Caching API responses may be subject to Nova Poshta terms of service—verify before implementing persistent caches.
You can tailor labels and mapping, but do this safely to preserve upgradeability.
Direct edits to plugin files will be lost on update—use overrides or separate plugins to maintain customizations safely.
Decide based on budget, feature requirements and maintenance capacity.
Example decision: a small shop with limited orders may use a community plugin for pickup point selection. An enterprise store that needs per-warehouse pricing and label automation would invest in a custom shipment plugin and SLA-backed support.
Use these next steps to plan an orderly rollout.
Do not enable auto-updates for the plugin until you have verified compatibility on staging with your Joomla and VirtueMart versions.
Compatibility varies by plugin version. Verify the plugin repository or release notes for tested Joomla and VirtueMart versions. Do not assume Joomla 3 plugins work on Joomla 4 without testing on a staging environment.
Obtain API keys from Nova Poshta's developer portal or account area. Store the key in plugin parameters, restrict admin access, avoid sharing in public, and rotate keys if exposed.
Use a staging copy with identical configuration, enable plugin debug and logging, use sandbox payment methods, and verify order records before deploying to production.
Check the API key, confirm network requests in browser DevTools for errors, inspect server and plugin logs for API failures, and test API calls directly from staging to isolate the issue.
Not necessarily. Many community plugins only provide location selection. Consult the plugin documentation to see if shipping rate calculation is supported or if you must map selections to a VirtueMart shipment plugin.
Integrating Nova Poshta into VirtueMart on Joomla 3 can significantly improve the checkout experience by providing accurate city autocomplete and warehouse selection. To deploy safely: verify compatibility, back up the site, test thoroughly on staging, protect API keys, validate input server-side and monitor performance. Before going live, check the plugin repository and Nova Poshta API documentation to confirm technical details and terms.
If you need production-grade shipping features (rate calculations, label generation, ERP integration), consider a commercial extension or custom development. For community plugins, maintain a testing and update routine to reduce risk.
Upgrading from Joomla 3.10 to Joomla 4 is a worthwhile step: Joomla 4 brings a modernized codebase, improved security and user experience improvements that matter for long-term support. However, the upgrade affects not only the core CMS but also templates, third-party extensions and any custom code on your site. If those are incompatible, an ill-prepared upgrade can break functionality or the site appearance.
This article gives a practical, beginner-friendly checklist you can follow to test the upgrade safely in a staging environment and then perform the production upgrade with a clear rollback plan.
At a high level, the Joomla 4 upgrade is a core CMS migration. The core upgrade itself is supported by the project, but it introduces modern PHP practices and structural changes that can affect how extensions and templates interact with the CMS.
Practical example: if you run a site with a custom template and a dozen third-party extensions, expect to audit and test each extension and the template on staging before upgrading production.
A complete backup is mandatory. A backup without verification is risky — always verify a restore before proceeding.
Recommended tools include established Joomla backup extensions and host backup systems. If you choose an extension, verify the restore procedure in the vendor documentation.
Use a staging environment to run the full upgrade and tests. There are three common options: a subdomain on your host (recommended), a subfolder or a local environment.
After cloning, take these steps on staging:
Staging should match the target production environment as closely as possible, including the PHP version you plan to run with Joomla 4.
Create a complete inventory of third‑party code and customizations. This audit lets you plan which items need updates, replacements or removal.
Practical audit spreadsheet columns: Extension name, Type, Version, Vendor, JED link, Joomla 4 compatible? (Yes/No/Unknown), Action required.
Joomla 4 requires a newer PHP version and may need specific database or web server features. Confirm exact requirements in the official Joomla system requirements before changing anything.
Practical example: set the staging site to the recommended Joomla 4 PHP version (verify the target version with official docs), then visit the admin and frontend to watch for immediate errors or deprecation warnings.
For each extension you classified as incompatible or unknown, decide one of three actions: update, replace, or remove.
If you contact a vendor, include precise details: extension name and version, Joomla and PHP versions, error screenshots or logs, and reproduction steps. That information helps vendors assess compatibility and provide guidance.
Practical example: an e-commerce extension with no Joomla 4 update — options include migrating to a supported cart extension, hiring a developer to port the extension, or postponing the upgrade while applying security measures to continue running Joomla 3.10 safely for a limited time.
With staging prepared (backup verified, PHP set, incompatible items addressed), run the core update on the staging site first. Use the Joomla Update component in the Administrator to perform the upgrade and follow any guidance provided there.
Testing is the core of a safe upgrade. Create and run a test plan that covers the most important user journeys and admin tasks.
Example 10-step test plan for a small business site:
When staging tests pass, prepare for production deployment with a clear rollback strategy and a scheduled maintenance window.
Alternate approach: prepare an upgraded clone and swap DNS or a load-balancer to minimize downtime, if your hosting architecture supports it.
Here are frequent symptoms and practical troubleshooting steps you can try on staging.
After a successful production upgrade, complete the final housekeeping and monitor the site closely for at least a week.
On a prepared staging environment an automatic core update is low risk. On production, if incompatible extensions or templates are present, features or the site appearance can break. Always backup, clone to staging and test the full upgrade before running it on production. If you are unsure, engage a Joomla professional.
Document all installed extensions and check each vendor's release notes, the Joomla Extension Directory (JED) and GitHub repositories for Joomla 4 compatibility statements. If the compatibility is unclear, ask the vendor and test the extension on a staging site.
Options include finding a replacement extension, hiring a developer to update or migrate your data, disabling the extension and testing the site without it, or postponing the upgrade while applying security measures to Joomla 3.10. Each option has trade-offs—evaluate based on business impact.
Yes. Clone your site to a staging subdomain or local environment, update PHP there to the target version, and run the full upgrade and test cycle. Do not perform these tests directly on production.
There is no fixed timeline; approval processes vary. For precise information, check the JED guidance or contact the extension vendor directly.
Upgrading from Joomla 3.10 to Joomla 4 is achievable with careful preparation: take verified backups, clone the site to staging, audit and handle third-party extensions and templates, use the Joomla Update component on staging first, and prepare a tested rollback plan for production. Work step-by-step, document actions and verify technical details against official Joomla documentation or vendor guidance before making production changes.
If you are not comfortable with any step—especially editing templates, managing the database or handling extension migrations—consider hiring a Joomla developer to assist. Verify key technical facts (PHP requirements and official upgrade steps) against the Joomla project documentation before you proceed.
3DBug is a recently released Joomla extension that brings interactive 3D scenes and models into Joomla pages. This guide is written for site owners, designers and beginner developers who want a practical, Joomla‑centric walkthrough: how to evaluate, install and test 3DBug safely on a staging site, create a first scene (for example, a small property floor map with hotspots), and follow best practices for performance, accessibility and troubleshooting.
This article is based on community research and initial extension listings. Verify the extension's official documentation and compatibility details before changing production sites.
In plain terms, 3DBug is a Joomla component designed to embed interactive 3D content into your site. Visitors see a canvas on the page showing a rendered 3D scene (for example, a floor plan or product model). The scene can include markers or hotspots that open popups or link to Joomla articles, creating an interactive map‑style experience.
Practical example: a property listing page includes an embedded 3DBug scene of a furnished apartment layout. Clicking a marker opens a popup with images and a link to the listing article.
Note: Specific supported file formats and detailed rendering features are listed in the verification section at the end of this article — confirm these in the official docs before production use.
3DBug is best suited for sites where interactive spatial or product visualization adds measurable value. Typical verticals include:
When to be cautious: very small brochure sites or text‑focused blogs where a 3D canvas adds little to the visitor’s experience. Also, sites on low‑end hosting or strict bandwidth limits should test carefully before wide rollout.
Business outcomes: interactive 3D can increase engagement and time‑on‑page when it directly supports discovery or conversion (e.g., helping visitors visualise a property or product).
At a high level, expect features oriented around creating, storing and embedding scenes:
Important: Exact feature names, available media types, and whether the extension includes companion modules or plugins should be verified against the official extension documentation.
Before installing, run this quick checklist on your staging copy:
Warning: do not install a new extension directly on a live site without a tested backup and staging checklist. Large model uploads can be limited by PHP settings (upload_max_filesize, post_max_size) and by hosting file quotas.
Verify: exact supported Joomla versions and required PHP/minimum settings in the official docs before installation.
Before installing any extension:
If the extension offers installation from a URL or via the JED, the workflow is similar — verify the package name and publisher in the listing before installing.
After installation:
Warning: incorrect permissions on asset folders can break uploads. Use secure defaults and verify the vendor's recommended permissions in the documentation.
Web‑ready 3D assets are typically packaged for efficient delivery. A few beginner‑friendly notes:
Most scene editors let you place markers and configure popup content:
Practical example: upload demo.glb, create three markers (kitchen, living, bedroom) with links to sample articles. Check camera distance and marker size to ensure they're visible on mobile.
Warning: model size and texture resolution strongly affect load times and mobile rendering. Test on a range of devices and network speeds.
Common embedding options for Joomla extensions include:
Verify which methods 3DBug supports in the official docs. If a plugin tag exists, it will typically look like a shortcode you paste inside an article. If not, a module or iframe can often be used instead.
Place scenes into template grid columns or page‑builder blocks. Important considerations:
Warning: some page builders may load or defer scripts in a way that interferes with the scene initialization. Test and, if needed, use an iframe as a troubleshooting step.
Large 3D assets benefit from CDN delivery and good HTTP caching:
Optimization checklist:
Test your scenes on real devices and simulated slow networks (3G/4G). If a device is incapable of rendering the scene smoothly, provide a static thumbnail or simplified model as a fallback.
Warning: serving many large models from a low‑tier shared host can cause slow page loads or timeouts; use a CDN or higher-tier hosting for production.
Verify: any built-in lazy-load or CDN features of the extension in the official docs before relying on them.
Interactive 3D content requires additional steps to remain accessible and indexable:
SEO tip: include structured data (schema.org) on the hosting article or listing page so search engines understand the content even if the interactive canvas is not indexed.
Verify: whether 3DBug includes built-in accessibility features such as ARIA labels, keyboard bindings or preview fallbacks in its documentation.
When a scene fails to render, collect these diagnostics:
If uploads fail:
Quick troubleshooting checklist for a blank canvas:
Warning: enable Joomla debug only on staging; displaying debug output on production can reveal sensitive paths.
3DBug is a fit when interactive 3D adds business value. Consider alternatives when:
Simple alternatives:
Suggested action plan:
Useful external resources to prepare assets and learn glTF workflows: Blender export guides, glTF specification pages, and image compression tools. Verify the extension's official resources and support channels for the most up‑to‑date information.
Briefly: it enables embedding interactive 3D scenes and models into Joomla pages, with tools to manage assets, compose scenes and attach markers or popups that link to Joomla content. Confirm exact supported formats and features with the extension's documentation.
Check your System Information for Joomla and PHP versions before installing. The precise minimum Joomla and PHP versions, and required PHP extensions, must be verified in the official 3DBug documentation before production installation.
Prepare and optimize the model (preferably glTF/GLB), upload it via the component's asset library, create a new scene, place the model, add markers/popups and save. See the walkthrough section earlier for step‑by‑step guidance and test on staging first.
Large models and unoptimized textures can increase load time. Use CDNs, compressed glb files, lazy‑load techniques and mobile‑optimized variants. Test on real mobile devices and slow network conditions before site‑wide rollout.
Open the browser console and network tab, check for 404/403 or CORS errors, verify asset URLs and file permissions, and confirm PHP upload limits. See the troubleshooting section for a prioritized checklist.
Provide textual equivalents and static thumbnails, add descriptive HTML near the scene, offer keyboard navigation or instructions, and include structured data for critical pages. Verify any built‑in accessibility features in the extension docs.
Visit the extension's official page and its Joomla Extensions Directory listing. Exact links and support contacts should be verified from the vendor's published resources.
Licensing models vary between extensions. Confirm trial availability, pricing and license terms with the vendor before purchasing.
3DBug brings interactive 3D capabilities to Joomla sites and can be a powerful tool for property listings, retail directories and product showcases. Start conservatively: verify requirements, test on staging, create a small pilot scene with optimized assets, and measure performance and accessibility impact before wider deployment.
Before making production changes, verify the technical details in the official 3DBug documentation and the Joomla Extensions Directory listing. If you need step‑by‑step guidance for backups, asset optimization or Joomla module usage, refer to JoomlaForever’s guides linked in the recommended next steps.
If your Joomla 3.10 site shows warnings about extensions or plugins when preparing to upgrade to Joomla 4, you are not alone. These warnings are often a sign that third‑party code needs attention before the core upgrade. Rushing the process can break your site; this guide gives a safety‑first, stepwise plan you can follow even without deep coding skills.
What you'll get: a practical inventory and compatibility checklist, instructions to create a test (staging) copy, a staged upgrade workflow, options for unsupported extensions, rollback guidance, and a short FAQ. Verify key technical details against official Joomla documentation before applying changes to production.
Joomla 4 introduced modernised APIs, stricter PHP practices and frontend/template changes. These are positive improvements, but third‑party extensions or templates that were written for Joomla 3.x may use deprecated APIs, non‑namespaced classes, or older PHP features. When the core or PHP version changes, incompatible code can trigger warnings or fatal errors.
At a high level, Joomla 4 focuses on cleaner APIs, namespacing, and better error handling. The frontend also uses an updated approach to assets and layout conventions. In plain terms: older extensions may still run on 3.10 but need updates to work correctly under Joomla 4 and newer PHP versions.
Joomla 4 requires a higher PHP baseline than many legacy Joomla 3 sites. Do not change the PHP version on production before testing on staging. Exact minimum and recommended PHP versions can change over time — verify the current requirements against the official Joomla documentation before making production changes.
Example: an image gallery plugin that uses deprecated Joomla 3 API calls may appear to work on Joomla 3.10 under PHP 7.4 but fail with fatal errors when Joomla 4 is installed and PHP is upgraded. Testing the plugin on a staging copy under the target PHP version will reveal these issues before they affect live users.
This checklist helps you prepare the environment, reduce surprises, and set realistic expectations for testing and downtime.
Define what “working” means before you upgrade. Example acceptance criteria:
A clear inventory helps you prioritise which items need attention and communicates requirements if you hire a developer.
In Admin: Extensions → Manage → Manage. Use filters to view installed items. If your Joomla admin has no export button, you can:
Locate the active template and inspect the template's html override folders for custom file changes. Custom overrides are a common cause of layout and module position breakages after upgrade.
Use vendor pages, changelogs and staged tests to confirm compatibility. Automated compatibility flags are useful but never replace a staging test.
Focus first on payment gateways, authentication, membership, forms, backups, and security extensions. These have the highest business impact if they fail.
Check vendor pages and changelogs for Joomla 4 compatibility notes. When contacting vendors, ask if a Joomla 4 release is available and timelines for any planned updates.
Backups and a protected staging environment are essential. The restore must be tested before you rely on it for rollback.
Follow this sequence on staging. Only after the staging site passes your acceptance checklist should you plan the production upgrade.
Switch staging to the target PHP version, update three extensions that already support Joomla 4, run the core upgrade, and then replace a legacy plugin with a modern alternative while preserving its data via export/import—testing each step as you go.
When a vendor is unresponsive or an extension is abandoned, weigh the importance of the feature against migration effort and security risk.
Provide a clear brief: inventory list, staging access, list of critical user flows, required acceptance tests and a rollback plan. Ask for Joomla 3→4 upgrade references and a written testing plan.
Use a prioritised test plan and capture errors with browser dev tools and server logs to identify root causes.
Despite careful testing, you may need to revert a production upgrade. A clear rollback plan minimises downtime and data loss.
If new transactions occurred after the failed upgrade (orders, signups), export these records before restoring the old database so they can be re‑imported afterwards. Use selective table exports and document mapping carefully.
Large or complex sites, custom integrations, heavy e-commerce, or sites with bespoke extensions are usually better handled by experienced Joomla developers or agencies.
An automatic upgrade can succeed for well‑maintained sites where extensions and templates are already compatible. The risk increases when many third‑party items show warnings or are unmaintained. Use staging and backups to avoid surprises. Verify the Joomla Update component's behavior in the official docs before relying solely on it.
Check vendor changelogs, Joomla Extensions Directory compatibility indicators, and recent update dates. Most importantly, test each extension on a staging copy under the target Joomla and PHP versions.
Verify Joomla 4's PHP requirements first. Best practice: test the PHP version change on staging and resolve any extension incompatibilities before upgrading the core on production.
Options include replacing it with a maintained alternative, hiring a developer to port or patch it, or removing and re-creating functionality. Always export and preserve data before removing such extensions.
You need verified pre-upgrade backups (files + DB). Put the site in maintenance mode, restore the backup, and test critical flows. If new data exists after the failed upgrade, export it before restoring so you can re-import or merge it later.
The Joomla Update component can perform in‑place updates in many cases, but behaviour varies by site complexity and installed extensions. Confirm the recommended workflow in the official Joomla documentation and test the process on staging first.
Only if the template and its overrides are compatible with Joomla 4 or can be updated. Test visual output and module positions on staging; update or switch to a Joomla 4 compatible template if problems are found.
Upgrading from Joomla 3.10 to Joomla 4 when your site shows extension or template warnings is a manageable project if you follow a cautious process: inventory your site, create verified backups, build a protected staging copy, check compatibility and update or replace problematic extensions, run the core upgrade on staging, test thoroughly, and only then upgrade production. When in doubt—especially for complex or business‑critical sites—hire experienced Joomla help and always verify technical steps against the official Joomla documentation.
Next steps: create your inventory, schedule a staging restore, and run initial compatibility tests. Verify the technical requirements and update paths mentioned here against the official Joomla documentation before performing production changes.
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Joomla is a widely-used, open-source content management system (CMS) recognized globally for its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. It powers millions of websites ranging from personal blogs to large-scale corporate portals and government websites. Joomla provides a robust framework that...
Admin Tools by Akeeba Ltd is one of the most respected and powerful administrative extensions available for Joomla. It serves as an all-in-one toolkit aimed at improving your site's security, performance, and day-to-day management.
one name consistently stands out when discussing Joomla website backups: Akeeba Backup. Developed by Akeeba Ltd.. Whether you are managing a personal blog or a commercial enterprise website, safeguarding your data is paramount, and Akeeba Backup rises to this challenge with robust features,...
Creating a form using RS Form in Joomla 5 is a straightforward process.
Follow the steps below to create your form easily:
Joomla continues to be a leading content management system (CMS), celebrated for its flexibility, scalability, and robust community support.
RS FORM from RS Joomla is a powerful extension form builder with many extra and underrated features. In this article, we will explore some of these features, from using Google Docs and Google Sheets to using the inbuilt .PDF solution in RS Form.
Discover the truth behind Joomla!, the renowned content management system empowering countless websites globally. Unraveling prevalent misconceptions, this article delves into Joomla! 's functionality and user-friendliness to offer valuable insights. By debunking the top ten myths surrounding...
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 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.
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,...
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...
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).
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 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.
Since Font Awesome is included in Joomla's Cassiopeia template, we will use a template override for the...
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.
Special characters are often used in content to show something, but could you please explain how a field is inserted into an article? You know...
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 user or take...
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.
Joomla 4 comes packed with features by the core version. One of these features is the Bootst6rap Framework, which Joomla has added by default.
Bootstrap has been around since 2011 and part of Joomla since version 3. The latest version, 5.1, is prebuilt into Joomla 4. When this is said, most of...
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 security, you’ll need to...
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.
Although Subforms are not a new feature in Joomla 4 but were available already in Joomla 3, in Joomla 3, they were introduced as "Repeatable-Fields". But...
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.
Joomla is built with the intention of user customization of how it looks. CSS...
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.
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.
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.
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.
The problem is that when you create a subform, the fields in the subform are divided by a comma. This doesn’t look good on your...
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.
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 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.
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.
When you install the Joomla 3.x out off the box, you get two backend templates preinstalled, the main and mostly used template is Isis, this will be used in this...
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.
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.
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 working.
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.
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 are two ways to do...
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 browser. You can simply...
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 WordPress offers. But...
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.
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.
Joomla offers in most modern templates the ability to target either the title or the page’s alias. It makes customized CSS very easy,...
Are you tired of getting a huge amount of SPAM using forms like RS Form or others?
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.
The reason for this article offsprings from a Youtube Video that shows the benefits of haveing an...
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.
Have you ever written a long article with mutch specifications inside? - These articles have their way to become...
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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 can write CSS directly in the content. In this article, I will give some look into how I do it.
In this article, I will show you three different ways to use CSS in an article. The easiest thing is to use an extension to add CSS to the article. There are several extensions in the JED (Joomla Extensions Directory) that gives this opportunity. One of the popular is Sourcerer from Regular Labs. But its also possible to do in-line CSS coding in every article, but this can be very ineffective in large articles, the third and maybe most used is to put the CSS codes into the template as eighter an external file or in the CSS capabilities of the template itself. In modern template-Framework is this common, the disadvantage of this is that you always need access to the backend to add extra CSS in your site.
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If you prefer to do the CSS coding inline as you write an article, you must bear in mind that you will NOT be able to reuse the CSS on any other articles and you must repeat the same thing for every content with the same code. This could look like this:
<a href="/home" style="background-color:#ff0000;color:#ffffff;">Home</a>
This will output: Home
If you use an external file as a CSS source, it is normally located under the css folder in your template directory. And its usually called custom.css or user.css, the downside with this is that you need access to either FTP or bee logged in to the backend as a Super Administrator.
If you want to use an extension to insert CSS in an article, you can not reuse the CSS codes without having it in every article that contains the same style.
A combination of the option 2 and 3, will give the easiest result and you can standardize some of the CSS styles in a file and add styles in that applies to certain articles at one addon at the end of the written article.
- LET ME KNOW IF YOU KNOW ANY OTHER WAYS TO DO THIS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW -
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.
When you add a...
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 images in the text.
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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 based on Joomla Docs.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Though many sites may look good with the Core template or a...
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.
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.
We have collected 3 of the best Editors, some both come in free and paid versions. They all have great add-ons.
