If you’re just getting started with Joomla, this guide is for you. Joomla is a versatile and powerful content management system (CMS) that’s perfect for small businesses and individual bloggers.
In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the basics of using Joomla, and show you how to create a basic website.
If you’re interested in learning more about Joomla, be sure to check out our beginner’s guide to Joomla development and our beginner’s guide to creating a Joomla website. In the conclusion, we’ll offer a few tips for staying organized and productive with Joomla.
What is Joomla?
Joomla is a content management system (CMS) that’s perfect for small businesses and individual bloggers. It’s free to use, and easy to set up, making it a great choice for anyone new to web design or online marketing.
In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the basics of using Joomla. We’ll show you how to create a basic website, and help you stay organized and productive with Joomla.
What you’ll need to get started
To get started with Joomla, you’ll need a computer with a web browser, an internet connection, and a copy of the Joomla software.
How to use Joomla
To use Joomla, first open the software and create a new website. (You can find instructions for creating a new Joomla website in our beginner’s guide to Joomla development.)
Next, add a content source. You can add a blog, article, or photo gallery to your website using the Joomla content management system.
To add content, open the content source you want to use, and click the “Add New Item” button. You’ll then need to enter the following information:
Title: This is the title of your content item.
Description: This is the description of your content item.
Tags: This is where you’ll add keywords related to your content.
Author: This is the name of the person or organization who created the content item.
Publish Date: This is the date your content item will be published.
Category: This is the category your content item will be published in.
Once you’ve added your content, you’ll need to add a title and description for the main article area of your website.
You can add additional articles by clicking the “Add New Item” button in the “Article” content source, and entering the following information:
Title: This is the title of the article.
Description: This is the description of the article.
Tags: This is where you’ll add keywords related to the article.
Author: This is the name of the person or organization who created the article.
Publish Date: This is the date the article will be published.
Category: This is the category the article will be published in.
You can also add photos to your website using the Joomla photo gallery content source. To add a photo, open the photo gallery and click the “Add New Item” button. You’ll then need to enter the following information:
Title: This is the title of the photo.
Description: This is the description of the photo.
Tags: This is where you’ll add keywords related to the photo.
Author: This is the name of the person or organization who created the photo.
Publish Date: This is the date the photo will be published.
Category: This is the category the photo will be published in.
You can add additional articles and photos by clicking the “Add New Item” button in the “Article” and “Photo Gallery” content sources, respectively.
How to publish your website
To publish your website, first make sure everything is ready to go. To check the status of your content, click the “Website” tab in the main Joomla menu, and then click the “Publish” button.
You’ll then be prompted to enter the following information:
Title: This is the title of your website.
Description: This is the description of your website.
Tags: This is where you’ll add keywords related to your website.
Category: This is the category your website will be published in.
After you’ve entered all the necessary information, you’ll be prompted to choose a template. You can choose from a variety of templates, or create your own using the Joomla templating system.
After you’ve published your website, you’ll be able to view it in your web browser. You can also test your website by clicking the.
