Joomla 3 Manual

The Joomla 3 manual includes step by step instructions for installing and configuring this free website creation software. Joomla! is both popular and widely used to create professionally looking sites and version three can only enhance its reputation and popularity.

The book assumes no previous knowledge other than an ability to read English and to use a computer, and it takes you through the whole process of choosing a hosting company, installing Joomla for the first time, basic and more advanced configuration, and the creation of your first website.

The full table of contents is as follows:

INTRODUCTION

BASIC INSTALLATION
Requirements
Database Creation
Joomla Installation

BASIC CONFIGURATION
Accessing Your Site
Basic Templates
Site Structure
Creating Categories
Creating Articles
Creating Menus

FURTHER CONFIGURATION
Site Settings
Metadata Settings
SEO Settings
Cookie Settings
System Settings
Debug Settings
Cache Settings
Session Settings
Server Settings
Location Settings
FTP Settings
Database Settings
Mail Settings
Permissions
Text Filters

MODIFYING EXISTING TEMPLATES
Beginners Modification
Experienced Modification
Moving Modules
Copying Templates

SITE USERS
Front End Users
Control Panel Users
Guest Users

SECURING YOUR SITE
Creating a Backup
Restoring a Backup

SITE BUILDING
Extensions
Modules
Plugins
Installing New Extensions

ADDING A NEW TEMPLATE
Finding Something Suitable
Installing Templates

MEDIA MANAGER
Uploading Files
Image Manager Configuration

UPGRADING JOOMLA