| How to build a web site using Joomla! |
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 Joomla! is
one of the most powerful CMS (Content Management Systems) that has been
released the latest years. Using a CMS, you can easily create a professional
looking web site in no time.
Step 1 – Apache, php & mysql
First of
all you will need an Apache Server with PHP and Mysql support. Normally you
should install those services partially, but it would be much easier to install
a program called wamp, that will run all these services automatically. You can
download wamp from here.
After
having installed wamp on your PC, run your firefox or internet explorer and
type http://localhost ! The following page
should open:
Step 2 – Database creation
On the left
down corner of the page, under “Your aliases” title, click on the phpmyadmin
link. Phpmyadmin is a powerful web application that enables you to administrate
your mysql databases. Joomla! needs a mysql database to store its data etc., so
we will have to create one ! On the “Create new database” field in the center
column enter “Joomla” and hit the “Create” button.
Step 3 – Downloading and installing Joomla!
Download
Joomla! version 1.0.13 from their official website and extract the files in the
“C:\wamp\www\” folder or in “C:\wamp\www\project”
(we will use the second folder for our example) and open http://localhost/project/ from your web
browser.
Hit on the
Next button and a “GNU/GPL License” screen will appear, hit next once again and
start with the first step of the installation. Fill the fields as shown on the
below screenshot. Attention ! Leave the password field empty, since the root
user has no password by default on the wamp server.
If everything is done correctly you will be
asked to enter your web site name on the second step.
The
installation should be finished by now. The only thing you have to do is to
completely erase the “Installation” folder and enter the administration page to
create your articles etc.
Step 4 – Changing your site template
To give a
professional look to your web site you will have to find a professional looking
template. Designing one by yourself is not suggested, since it’s a very
difficult process for a beginner (nevertheless, a guide on how to create a
Joomla! template will be added soon).
First of
all you will have to find a well designed template. You will find many free
templates on the web, but if you really need something special, I would suggest
you to buy one from rockettheme.com or gavick.com.
Once you
‘ve downloaded the desired template, you will have to install it on your web
site through the Joomla! admin panel. As shown on the image below.
Hit the
Search button, find your template’s file and upload it by clicking on the
“Upload File and Install” button.
In the
template manager you can manage the installed templates. The newly installed
template can be found there. You will have to enable it by choosing it and
hitting the “Default” button.
Your new
layout is almost ready. The only thing left now is to change some images on
your new template. You will have to design your personal logo etc. You can find
many tutorials if you search on google on “How to design a logo using
photoshop”. Give it a shot !
Step 5 – Adding Sections and Categories
To create a
nice web site you have to organize your sections and categories on a handy way
that will enable the users to find what they need. You can add as many sections
and categories you want from the Section Manager and the Category Manager in
the administration panel. I strongly believe that it is not something special
and difficult to do but for those who will encounter problems I have found some
useful resources.
Building
and Managing Joomla Web Site
Adding Sections and
Categories Step 6 – Creating your menu
Joomla!
gives you the opportunity to create four kinds of menus. Mainmenu, othermenu,
topmenu, usermenu. It depends on your template which menu you will modify and
use.
The
creation of specific menu items can be a little bit complicated for newbies on
Joomla! In the official site you can find many relative articles that will
guide you on how to create and modify various kinds of menus. We suggest the
following
http://help.joomla.org/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,253/
Adding a Menu Entry
for a Single Article
Adding a Menu Entry for a List
Adding a Menu Entry for a Component Step 7 – Launching the Site !
Your web
site should be ready by now ! The only thing that is left now is to purchase a
web server and upload your page there. Of course we suggest you Dreamhost !
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g0dfather
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Tell us what seems complicated to you and we'll help you ! It would be better to start a new topic on our forums and discuss there about it..  |
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satish
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| this is not that much easy to learn if we follow ur way.please provide efficient way to learn joomla. | |
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axel
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This guide is just a quick start how to. The efficient way is to start reading  Joomla Installation Manual Joomla Beginners |
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Noor
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i am learning the web development and design at these days , and i developed small system by PHP an AJAX but i need to design it how i can do that by joomla , the system is ready but it need to design how i can enter it to joomla and design it ??? i was download joomla 1.5.7 Thank you With Regards Noor |
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godfather
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@Noor Joomla! isnt what you need.. you 'll have to design your system by yourself.. Joomla! is a full content management system and the only think you can do about it is develop seperate modules and components.. For more info check the official website.. |
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travis
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| What more can i say, i was wandering all about trying to find how i can incorporate my researched knowledge on Joomla and here you bring me the resource that i just need, i dont know how i can thank you other than saying it again, Thanks alot man | |
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