Joomla 4

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 >

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 >

You can easily enable caching in Joomla using the global configuration options.  It comes with a built-in system of caching that can help to speed up the site if it’s necessary.  This article will define the type of caching Joomla provides as well as how to enable it in the new Joomla 4.0 interface.   Understanding Read More >

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 >

This guide will show you how to add a module to the Dashboard in Joomla 4. The Home Dashboard page of your Joomla Admin Panel consists of common features you may need. This allows quick access to data or information that is important to your site. You can add more sections, known as modules, to Read More >

Joomla templates, plus modules you can publish, make up the look, feel, and function of your site. But what if you want to edit the actual template code to do things outside of the scope of what comes with the template itself? With a note of caution, it’s easy to edit your template, as long Read More >

The Securitycheck Joomla security plugin offers various ways to secure your website including: File scans IP whitelists/blacklists Joomla vulnerability monitoring Custom administrator login URL Akeeba backup support The Joomla plugin has a free and pro version. The Securitycheck pro Joomla plugin has more features but the free version can do plenty to secure Joomla. Below Read More >

One of the new features recently released is the ability to use HTML Mail Templates in Joomla 4. Mail templates in Joomla are used for any email that is automatically sent from your site. For example, when a new user registers on your site they can receive an email notifying them that they need to Read More >

A good Joomla schema plugin can help your brand stand out in search engine results. A search engine optimization (SEO) schema shows important info for a notable person, brand, or website alongside search results. Here’s a screenshot of our schema in Google search results. The most common method for creating a schema is with a Read More >

Joomla 4 gives you the ability to view, compare, and even restore different article versions for an individual piece of content. You can keep track of changes, author contributions, and revisions over time with this convenient feature. How To View Article Versions in Joomla 4 Version Control in Joomla 4 How To View Article Versions Read More >

Joomla 4 privacy info requests allow administrators and users an organized method to export and remove user personal identifiable information (PII). These Joomla 4 features do not take long to set up since they’re natively installed. Joomla 4 must be configured to successfully send emails for users to confirm requests. Joomla 4 can send emails Read More >

Can you use your Joomla site as a blog? Of course, blog features are built into Joomla. You just need to know how to find them. When people talk about blogs they are basically describing an index of posts sorted in reverse chronological order in a feed. How Featured Articles Work How To Create a Read More >

Business owners with an international presence should know how to add Languages in Joomla 4. It doesn’t matter if you don’t wish to create a multilingual site. Installing the Joomla Spanish language pack, or any other language for that matter, can help users navigate your website easily. It’s an effective way to show customers you Read More >

It is recommended to always update Joomla 4 to the latest version. This ensures that your site has the most recent Joomla features and security updates.  Any available updates should be listed in the Notifications section of your Joomla Dashboard. But you can also check for updates manually at any time. This guide will show Read More >

Uploading files in Joomla 4 is an essential part of being a successful Joomla user. “Hot linking” images, or embedding images from another website or server, should be avoided as it can slow the page for your users or result in the image being unavailable if the originating source fails. Whether you need to know Read More >

When you first login to your Joomla 4 site, you may have noticed a warning message stating “Joomla! would like your permission to collect some basic statistics.” This information is sent to the Joomla development team so they can analyze the data and use it to improve the software. This guide will explain what Joomla Read More >

The Joomla 4 Privacy Policy plugin forces users to acknowledge and agree to your website privacy policy. If manual user registration is enabled, they’ll be prompted to read it within the registration form. Existing Joomla 4 users will be notified of the new change upon their next login. Disabled by default, the Privacy Policy plugin Read More >

As you may know, Joomla 4 provides you with the TinyMCE editor by default. This interface basically mimics your standard what-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) editor in the style of Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Open Office. You can highlight text, bold, italic, center, and do other basic formatting to make your text come alive. However, some web Read More >

After installing Joomla 4, you probably noticed a “Login Form” section on the right when you first visit your site. This login section is not useful if you don’t allow user registrations, or it may not match the purpose of your website. This is known as a site module, which are pieces that make up Read More >

In this article, you will learn how to destroy and reset Joomla from base settings. This procedure is not recommended for someone who has an active Joomla site, as this process is designed for someone who is just learning Joomla 4 and wants a clean slate to start over. This action is destructive. The purpose Read More >