In Joomla! 1.6 Essential Training, Jen Kramer uses Joomla! 1.6 to build a web site from scratch, from installation to launch. The course covers 1.6 new features, demonstrates how to create and organize content, and add menus, sidebars, and other interface features. It also explains how to change the site look and feel with Joomla! templates, install plug ins and extensions, assign specific users to create and edit content, and much more.
Topics include:
Understanding the role of a content management system (CMS)
Building a CMS driven web site versus a HTML/Dreamweaver web site
Completing a Joomla! installation
Organizing content within Joomla!
Creating categories, articles, and menus
Identifying good quality third party extensions and templates
Downloading and installing Joomla! plug ins
Managing users and permissions
Changing the look of the site with templates
Moving a site from a local computer to a web hosting provider