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 Additional Joomla resources – templates, components, modules and mambots.

The official Joomla website.   The official Joomla documentation.   The official...

 Can I preview changes on my Joomla web site while it is in offline mode.

Yes this is possible. All you need to do is login using the administrative login details for...

 Can I preview changes on my Joomla web site while it is in offline mode.

 Error: XML file is missing in package when installing a new item

Sometimes, when you try to install a new template/component/plugin/module in Joomla 1.5, you may...

 File permissions based security issues in Joomla

SiteGround utilizes Linux OS for all shared hosting servers and every file or folder in Linux has...

 Free tools for managing your Joomla SEO

Google's Adwords This is a great tool for improving the search engine optimization of your...

 HTML tag filtering in Joomla

Joomla allows you to specify which HTML tags you can use in your articles. You can configure...

 How can I get Joomla installed on my account/site?

You can install Joomla on your account via the automatic script installation system -...

 How do I block direct web access to important Joomla files using .htaccess file?

Protecting the critical Joomla files from being accessed directly over the web is an essential...

 How do I choose a secure Joomla extension?

Joomla can be used as a platform for building a vast variety of websites. This invokes the...

 How do I move important Joomla files outside public_html?

Prohibiting direct web access to important Joomla files by placing them outside your public_html...

 How do I restrict access to sensitive Joomla directories by IP address?

Restricting the access to the critical Joomla directories such as “administrator” by IP address...

 How to access my Joomla admin login by HTTPS if I have a private SSL certificate installed on my account?

To start accessing your administrator login page via HTTPS you should edit the code of two files...

 How to access my Joomla admin login by HTTPS if I have a private SSL certificate installed on my account?

 How to add Joomla Security Announcements to the backend of my Joomla?

As part of providing the latest Joomla security information to the community, the Joomla Security...

 How to block hotlinking to my Joomla image files?

Hotlinking is a way to take images or other files and embed them directly into a website that...

 How to build a community website with Joomla

As Joomla is an extremely extensible content management system you can use it to create a...

 How to change Joomla’s default meta data

You can change the metadata of your Joomla from the admin area > Site > Global...

 How to change the Joomla favicon?

The favicon for Joomla 1.5 templates is kept in the templates/template_name folder. The file is...

 How to change the header image for my Joomla installation.

Generally there are no straight forward instructions that can be followed step by step. However,...

 How to configure AcyMailing to comply with hostlantern e-mail terms of use?

In order to comply with the SiteGround e-mail Terms of Service you have to configure your...

 How to configure Joomla to open by more than one domain?

In order to configure Joomla to work by more than one domain follow these steps: 1. Park the...

 How to configure my admin area to be accessible via my private SSL certificate?

In order to access your Joomla'a admin by Private SSL you should make the following changes: In...

 How to create a custom ‘404 page not found’ page in Joomla

You can use the following instructions to create a custom 404 error page for your Joomla website:...

 How to create a universal error page for Joomla?

You can have a single error page for your website rather than individual error pages for each...

 How to create and manage PDF documents with Joomla

The built-in Joomla PDF component does not give much functionality. Also it is possible to render...

 How to enable SEF URLs when running Joomla using the server URL?

If you are using the server URL for your Joomla installation, you need an appropriate rewrite...

 How to enable SSL for Joomla using .htaccess?

You can enable SSL support in Joomla simply by adding a few lines of code to your main .htaccess...

 How to enable/disable the login form in Joomla

The default login form in Joomla 1.5 is managed through a built-in module called Login Form. You...

 How to extract and restore a Joomla .jpa archive or backup?

Upload your .jpa archive in public_html through your FTP client:...

 How to find which database is used by Joomla?

You can easily find the name of the database used by your Joomla application by inspecting its...

 How to fix the ‘Could not find an XML setup file’ error in Joomla

This error message could popup when trying to install various Joomla extensions. It could occur...

 How to hide your site name in Joomla

Most Joomla templates display the site name defined in the Joomla configuration file...

 How to include external RSS feeds in Joomla?

To add external RSS feeds to your Joomla website, you can use one of the many available "RSS...

 How to insert YouTube video in Joomla

There are several ways to insert YouTube video in Joomla. Expert web developers tend to prefer...

 How to install Joomla on my account?

You can install Joomla on your account from the automatic script installation system -...

 How to leave space between images and text in Joomla

By default Joomla leaves no space between text and images in articles. This can make your site...

 How to move my Joomla application to a different folder?

Many web designers prefer to build their websites in test folders and when their development is...

 How to optimize Joomla for better performance?

Joomla is one of the most popular CMS applications. Although it is not a "heavy" application by...

 How to protect Joomla from spam?

In order to protect your Joomla application from unwanted messages, you can use the Akismet...

 How to put my Joomla website offline?

When making core changes to your Joomla, it is a good idea to put your website offline to avoid...

 How to redirect string variations to a specific URL in Joomla?

One of the most common break-in attempts in Joomla is by appending a string onto a URL, which in...

 How to remove time stamps from Joomla SEF URLs

Due to an incorrect alias or a non-English character in your category names, Joomla may replace...

 How to secure additionally Joomla?

Before taking extra steps to secure Joomla, you should make sure its core code and any additional...

 How to see the available module positions in a Joomla template

Joomla provides you with an easy way to check the available module positions of your template....

 How to set up Quota management in Akeeba Backup

Akeeba Backup is a Joomla component which allows you to quickly and easily back up your whole...

 How to setup mail in Joomla!

If you have not made any custom changes during the installation, your Joomla will be set up by...

 How to submit/authorize my Joomla site in Google Webmasters Tools?

We have a nice tutorial about this topic. Please click here to access it. Joomla is a powerful...

 How to test if jHackGuard is working correctly on your Joomla site?

If you want to be sure that jHackGuard is installed and working correctly on your website, you...

 How to upgrade my Joomla application?

All you need to do to upgrade a Joomla website is download the Joomla upgrade package to your...

 How to use Joomla wrapper

Joomla wrapper is a default component available for Joomla 1.5.x. The Joomla wrapper can be used...

 How to use custom error pages in Joomla?

Using custom error pages in Joomla is fairly simple.   First you should create your custom...

 How to use the font files that come with a Joomla template

Some Joomla templates come with additional resources in the package. Many of them include font...

 How tо Create Joomla Template Using Dreamweaver

Most template developers use Dreamweaver when creating new templates. This is the most commonly...

 I cannot install a component/plugin/module to my Joomla

Sometimes when you try to install a component/plugin/module to your Joomla, the installation may...

 I can’t log into the Joomla backend as administrator

There are few common issues that could be causing the problem. The solutions below may help you...

 I installed JFusion and now I cannot log in to my admin area?

The JFusion component for Joomla 1.5 changes the way the Joomla 1.5 login works. If you don't...

 Initial Joomla installation and configuration.

Generally there are two ways you can install Joomla on your web hosting account: Manually, by...

 Is unpublishing insecure extensions sufficient for protecting my Joomla?

If you unpublish an insecure extension from the backend of your Joomla, a security issue still...

 Is your hosting suitable for Joomla components and modules?

Siteground's servers are perfectly suited for all popular Joomla components and modules. Before...

 I’m having a problem with my YOOtheme Joomla template

The most common reason for issues with Joomla templates from YOOtheme is incorrect file/folder...

 Joomla caching

The caching mechanism implemented in Joomla is a way to improve the performance and loading speed...

 Joomla does not reflect changes immediately

If your Joomla 1.5 web site does not reflect the changes you make right away, this probably...

 Joomla password expired?

Many administrators cannot log in their Joomlas and the first thing to suspect is that their...

 Key points in developing the SEO strategy of your Joomla website

Use the right keywords for your web site: Choose the keywords which best describe the content...

 My Joomla has been hacked!

If your Joomla! website has been hacked then you should follow the steps below to remove the...

 Recommended PHP settings for Joomla additional security

In order to improve the overall security of your Joomla application, you would need to start from...

 What is Joomla DOCman

The DOCman extension is a document management solution for Joomla. The basic DOCman features...

 What is Joomla JCE

JCE is an abbreviation for Joomla Content Editor. As its name suggests JCE is a content editor...

 What is Joomla Remository

The Joomla Remository extensions provide the ability to manage a file repository within your...

 What is Joomla?

Joomla CMS is a multi functional Open Source application for creating websites. It provides you...

 What is a vulnerable Joomla extension?

A vulnerable Joomla extension is one that contains a security flaw, most commonly caused by poor...

 Why do I need to perform a keyword research when optimizing my Joomla website for the search engines?

The keyword research is an essential step of the SEO process, because it helps you define what...

 Why should I change the name of the default admin user immediately after the Joomla installation?

The default Super Administrator account which is created during the Joomla installation, is...