Joomla! 2.5 Essential Training

Shows how to use Joomla! to build a web site from scratch—no programming required—and guides site designers through the process, from installation to launch.In Joomla! 2.5 Essential Training, Jen Kramer uses Joomla! to build a web site from scratch—no programming required—and guides site designers through the process, from installation to launch. The course demonstrates how to create and organize content; add menus, sidebars, and other features; change the look with templates; install plug-ins and extensions; assign specific users to create and edit content; and much more. Jen also shows how to evaluate the quality of third-party extensions and templates and how to download and install them, and emphasizes the importance of backups for your Joomla! site, with details on creating and storing those backups. Topics include: Understanding a content management system (CMS) Comparing a CMS-driven site to a static HTML site Installing Joomla! Organizing content within Joomla! Creating categories, articles, and menus Installing third-party extensions and templates Managing users and their permissions Changing the look of the site with templates Launching a Joomla! site