Joomla! Bible Design and buil a Joomla!-based Web site. Learn all basic and extended core functions. Configure for social networks and e-commerce

With access to a Web host, a browser, and the Joomla! open source content management system, you can create your own robust Web site for free complete with e–commerce, social networking, and RSS feeds without knowing a line of code. But while Joomla! is a powerful tool rich in features and functions, there are lots of tricks and techniques that are not intuitive. Master Joomla! essentials and learn all of its secrets with this detailed, step–by–step guide.

• Obtain the code and configure your Joomla! 1.5 installation, with highlights of Joomla! 1.6

• Design the content and appearance of your home page

• Create menus, structure articles, and manage users

• Add forms and RSS news feeds, and run polls and surveys

• Master all templates, components, and advanced modules

• Move into Web 2.0 with JomSocial social networking

• Set up your site for e–commerce with VirtueMart

• Keep your site secure and search engine friendly

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started with Joomla!

Chapter 1: Introducing the Joomla! Content Management System.

Chapter 2: Obtaining and Installing Joomla!

Chapter 3: Taking a Look at Joomla!

Chapter 4: Getting the Most from Site Configuration.

Part II: Working with Content and Users.

Chapter 5: Managing Content.

Chapter 6: Working with Editors and Media.

Chapter 7: Employing Advanced Content Management Techniques.

Chapter 8: Working with the Menu System.

Chapter 9: Managing the Front Page of Your Site.

Chapter 10: Working with the User Manager.

Chapter 11: Working with the Language Manager.

Part III: Working with Components, Modules, and Plugins.

Chapter 12: Using the Banner Manager.

Chapter 13: Working with the Contact Manager.

Chapter 14: Using the News Feeds Component.

Chapter 15: Using the Polls Component.

Chapter 16: Using the Web Links Component.

Chapter 17: Working with the Site Modules.

Chapter 18: Working with the Administrator Modules.

Chapter 19: Working with Plugins.

Part IV: Customizing and Extending the System.

Chapter 20: Customizing Joomla! Templates.

Chapter 21: Customizing Joomla! Functionality.

Chapter 22: Extending Your Site.

Chapter 23: Implementing e–Commerce with VirtueMart.

Chapter 24: Creating a Community Site with JomSocial.

Part V: Site Maintenance and Management.

Chapter 25: Keeping Your Site Secure and Up to Date.

Chapter 26: Managing Performance and Accessibility.

Chapter 27: Making a Site Search Engine Friendly.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: The Directory Structure of a Joomla! Installation.

Appendix B: A Guide to the Location of Key Files.

Appendix C: Installing XAMPP.

Appendix D: Installing MAMP.

Appendix E: Additional Online Help Resources.

Index.