Foundation Joomla!

Do you want the ability to manage documents, photos, and other content over the Web but don't want to shell out thousands of dollars in proprietary solutions? Want to create an online community for your hobby or user group?

You're not alone. For thousands of like-minded around the globe, the answer is Joomla!, an open-source content management system (CMS) used to manage all sorts of data over the Web.

While Joomla! is relatively easy to install, a fair amount of knowledge is required in order to configure the application to your specific needs. Foundation Joomla! is an entry developer and user's guide that gets you started with this popular CMS in little or no time.

What you’ll learn

• All you need to get started with using content management systems in general.
• How to install, configure and get wet in Joomla!
• Upload and manage your documents, photos, blog and more using Joomla!
• Discover and use Joomla! menus, components, managers and more. Extend Joomla!
• How to use the Joomla! Template Manager

Who this book is for

Those interested in learning Joomla for the first time, or those using Drupal and other content management systems who want to learn Joomla!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Joomla!
2. Installing Joomla!
3. Your First Steps in Joomla!
4. Managing Images and Banners
5. Creating Users and Contacts
6. Creating Interaction
7. Dealing with Menus
8. Modules
9. Adding Extensions
10. Making It Global