Configuring the Joomla site can be a daunting task for the first-time user. There are a number of different settings that can be configured, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, Joomla has a number of features that make configuration easier. For example, the site can be configured using the site manager, or through the use of the configuration files.
Additionally, Joomla allows for a number of settings to be customized through the use of the extensions. This article will discuss some of the more commonly used settings, and how they can be configured.
Site Manager
The site manager is a mainstay of Joomla site configuration. It allows for the site to be configured using a graphical interface, which makes navigation and configuration easier. The site manager can be accessed through the site’s main menu, or by using the URL http://localhost/Joomla/administration.
Once in the site manager, the main menu can be accessed by clicking on the “Administration” link in the left-hand column. The main menu contains a number of different links, including “Site Settings,” “Content,” “Users,” and “Extensions.”.
Site Settings
The “Site Settings” link in the site manager’s administration menu contains a number of different settings that can be customized. The most important of these settings is the “Site Name.” This setting allows the site’s name to be customized, and can be used to differentiate between multiple sites that have the same name. Additionally, the “Site Title” setting can be used to display a title above the site’s main menu.
The “Enable CSS” setting can be used to enable or disable the use of CSS in the site. The “Enable JavaScript” setting can be used to enable or disable the use of JavaScript in the site. The “Enable FTP” setting can be used to enable or disable the use of FTP in the site. The “Enable Contact Form” setting can be used to enable or disable the use of a contact form in the site.
Content
The “Content” link in the site manager’s administration menu contains a number of different settings that can be customized. The most important of these settings is the “Content Type.” This setting allows the type of content that will be displayed on the site to be customized. The “Default Page Layout” setting can be used to customize the layout of the site’s main page. The “Default Title” setting can be used to customize the title that will be displayed above the content on the site’s main page.
The “Default Menu Item” setting can be used to customize the title of the site’s main menu item. The “Default Category” setting can be used to customize the category that will be used to group the site’s content. The “Enable Widget” setting can be used to enable or disable the use of widgets on the site. The “Enable Google Maps” setting can be used to enable or disable the use of Google Maps on the site.
Users
The “Users” link in the site manager’s administration menu contains a number of different settings that can be customized. The most important of these settings is the “User Type.” This setting allows the type of user that will be allowed to access the site to be customized. The “Create New User” setting can be used to create a new user account for the site. The “Edit User” setting can be used to edit the user account for the site.
The “Delete User” setting can be used to delete the user account for the site. The “Enable Anonymous Login” setting can be used to enable or disable the use of anonymous login for the site. The “Enable Google Maps” setting can be used to enable or disable the use of Google Maps for the site. The “Enable Contact Form” setting can be used to enable or disable the use of a contact form for the site.
Extensions
The “Extensions” link in the site manager’s administration menu contains a number of different settings that can be customized. The most important of these settings is the “Extension Type.” This setting allows the type of extension that will be used to be customized. The “Enabled” setting can be used to enable or disable the use of the extension. The “Enabled by Default” setting can be used to enable or disable the extension by default. The “Description” setting can be used to provide a description of the extension.
The “Enabled on Site” setting can be used to enable or disable the extension on the site. The “Path” setting can be used to specify the path to the extension. The “Show in Menu” setting can be used to enable or disable the extension being displayed in the site’s main menu. The “Show in Widget” setting can be used to enable or disable the extension being displayed in a widget.
