Smart Search is an improved component of Joomla 4.0. Joomla 3.x included both search and Smart Search, but as of version 4.0, only Smart Search remains as part of the default install. Joomla 4.0 Smart Search uses article content, tags, contacts, indexing, and filters as some of the features to aid users in searching content Read More >
Arnel Custodio
As a writer for InMotion Hosting, Arnel has always aimed to share helpful information and provide knowledge that will help solve problems and aid in achieving goals. He's also been active with WordPress local community groups and events since 2004.
Badges with BootStrap 5.0 in Joomla 4.0
Badges are a way to add a little bit of emphasis to your text content. You can easily use them wherever you have text in your Joomla content. This article will briefly show you how to use badges through Bootstrap 5.0 in your Joomla 4.0 content. What is Bootstrap? Bootstrap is an HTML, CSS, and Read More >
Working with the Navigation Block in Gutenberg 11.5
Gutenberg is not only the name of the visual editor that’s been integrated into WordPress since version 5.0, it is also the name of the plugin that is used to test and become familiar with the new features being introduced into the editor. One of the newest features introduced in version 11.5 of the Gutenberg Read More >
What is Web Authentication (WebAuthn) and How Do You Use it in Joomla! 4.0?
User security is always a concern when you must have a website that is housing sensitive data. Joomla! 4.0 has implemented support for WebAuthn (W3C Web Authentication). This option allows you to use security keys and passwordless login provided that you have an authenticator and a valid SSL certificate applied to the site. This article Read More >
How to Create a Slideshow (Carousel) in Joomla 4.0 using Bootstrap
A common need in building websites that display images is a means of displaying multiple images. The typical way is to list images or create a gallery of thumbnail size images. However, Bootstrap has the option of adding a carousel of images that can be controlled. This is also called a slideshow. Follow the steps Read More >
Using Bootstrap 5 in Joomla 4.0 – Collapse Text
Joomla 4.0 includes Bootstrap (version 5.1) which includes many features to help build a responsive, mobile-prioritized website. One of these features is the ability to collapse text. This option can be set to a button or link and allows a content creator to hide a large text section that can be made visible by the Read More >
Using Bootstrap 5 in Joomla 4.0 – Tables
Tables are widely used in many types of widgets and plugins for CMS’s like Joomla. Bootstrap tables provide a wide variety of control that you can apply to tables including their columns, rows, and cells. For the purpose of this article, we will show you the basic Bootstrap code that applies to the tables, rows, Read More >
How to Embed PDF Files in Joomla! 4.0 with PDF Embed
Joomla! 4.0 provides an updated version of the TinyMCE interface for adding content. One of the most common types of content added is when you embed PDF files. By default PDF files are only viewable through a link when adding them into a Joomla article. The free plugin from Techjoomla called PDF Embed allows you Read More >
How to Find the System Information in Joomla 4.0
Joomla! 4.0 provides an updated interface that has many convenient features for management and finding information. One of these options is the system information portion of the interface. The Administrator Dashboard actually provides a section for system information, but it is abbreviated and there is another section with much more detail. This article will show Read More >
How to Clear Cache in Joomla 4.0
There are times when you will have the need to clear cache files that Joomla has saved for optimizing the performance of your site. This is often done when you have made changes and the cached file remains the older (unchanged) version of that file or content. Joomla! 4.0 makes the process of clearing cache Read More >
How to Load the Sample Data in Joomla! 4.0
Joomla! 4.0 comes with a new template called Cassiopeia. You can see a great demonstration of this new template by simply loading the sample data that comes packaged with the Joomla! 4.0 installation. This tutorial will walk you through a brief tutorial on how to load the sample data so that you can see an Read More >
How to Install Joomla! 4.0 with Softaculous
Installing applications are much easier when using Softaculous. Softaculous has recently updated the installation script for Joomla! to include version 4.0. This tutorial will show you how to install Joomla! 4.0 with Softaculous. Steps to Install Joomla! 4.0 with Softaculous Login to cPanel. Open Softaculous in the Software section. Depending on your version of Softaculous Read More >
Easy Joomla 4.0 Backups using Softaculous
Softaculous makes backups of installations that it tracks as simple as a mouse click. This brief tutorial will walk you through the steps of making a backup with a Softaculous-installed Joomla! site. Create Joomla 4.0 Backups with Softaculous This completes our tutorial on how to back up a Joomla 4.0 installation using Softaculous. Note that the Read More >
Manually Install Joomla 4.0
After 9 years of diligent work, Joomla developers have reached the major milestone of Joomla version 4.0. This article will walk you through how to manually install Joomla 4.0 in two major steps – the database setup and the webserver installation. Note that these instructions will be using a cPanel-based web server installation using the Read More >
How to Create Estimates with Sprout Invoices
When you create estimates with Sprout Invoices you give your customer or potential customer a quote on the cost of your services or product that you wish for them to purchase. It is easy to quickly create estimates with Sprout Invoices. It includes the option to add all of your costs in detail along with Read More >
How to Edit Email Server Settings in iOS (14+)
Users of iPhones or iPads may occasionally need to edit email server settings in iOS so that they can use email on that device. The changes to the port settings in iOS can only be made to an existing email account. If you need to set up an account on your device, then go to Read More >
Managing Widgets with Blocks in WordPress 5.8
One of the great new features of WordPress 5.8 is the option to add widgets through blocks. Previously, widgets were managed through the WordPress administrator dashboard and also through the front end using the Customizer. However, managing widgets can now also be accomplished through blocks in the page or post editor. This tutorial will walk Read More >
WordPress 5.8 Introduces Page List and Post List Blocks
WordPress 5.8 has added many new features, but 2 new blocks stand out for their usefulness: page list block and post list block. Both would seem to be simply the same type of block listing either pages or posts, but they are actually quite different. The page list block is simple in contrast to the Read More >
WordPress 5.8 Previewing Four Improved Features
The upcoming WordPress 5.8 version continues to evolve its interface with improvements to its content and work interface. The development focus has been to mature the Gutenberg editor – the visual editor for posts and pages – into a more complete and competent tool that retains its ease of use while adding to its functionality. Read More >
Viewing Images or Albums in Gallery for Softaculous
The primary purpose of the Gallery application in Softaculous is for viewing images. Images can be organized into albums and then displayed through the web as either a standalone website or one linked to another. This guide will walk you through viewing images in Gallery including the various views that a visitor will see. Viewing Read More >
