How to Build Joomla 2.5 Sites

In this class, you move on from being a Joomla beginner, and start to learn how to really build powerful Joomla sites.In the first part of the class, you'll build a complete business website:

• The Business Site - Introduction and Installation



• Setting Up the Categories



• Adding Content



• Showing the Content



• Adding Contacts



• Adding the Portfolio



• Adding the Modules



• Adding Google Translate



• Setting up User Profiles



• Adding Video



• Setting up the Template



• Placing the Modules



• Modifying the Template

In the second part of the class, you'll learn all you need to know about keeping your site healthy, safe and secure:

• Global Configuration



• Global Configuration Tips



• Joomla! Tips and Techniques



• Site Security



• Updating your Joomla! site



• Backing up your site



• Updating your Joomla! extensions



• Disabling / Deleting Extensions



• The Joomla! Community



• Conclusion and Wrap up

Vicki is the lead web designer & developer at VWeb Web Design. She specializes in Joomla, custom Joomla templates, search engine optimization, website statistics/analytics, marketing/traffic building strategies and education/training to help you learn to manage your own site.

Vicki holds a B.S. in Computer Science and has taught as an adjunct professor for years.

She is a mom, teacher, author, and horse trainer.

We're excited to have Vicki sharing her expertise with you!