ContextualFabric Webdesign

This is a quick self-study guide to learning how to setup and use Joomla CMS.

Basically, first we would need to understand a bit about the internet basics:

Then we move to Joomla specific information:

Download the latest version of Joomla.

Download a FTP tool, like Total Commander:

Find a suitable free host:

Or paid, like:

You can use a WHOIS service to find out a free domain name:

For our example it suffices to create an account with:

This will provide you with you login data for the control panel of your server space and FTP login/password and a domainname (eg.

Now unpack the Joomla installation file and upload the file to the webroot (html) of your server. Use binary mode.

Navigate with your favorite browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome, ...) to the URL of your serverspace, eg. www.cmskurs.netne.net

From here you will have to follow the instructions of the installation script provided with Joomla. Find the MySQL database connection data in the control panel of your webserver. Remember the admin password and delete the installation directory after the installation is completed.

More info:

Now that you are on the Joomla site, try and find answers to your questions yourself.

Under Extentions you can find components, modules and plugins.

Find a nice template:

Creating your own template or adjusting an existing one is the next step:

Use a good texteditor to edit the code:

Try using a free WYSIWYG html editor:

There are some helpfull extentions:

Tools for graphic manipulation and batch processing:

Tools to check you pages:

A security tool and infomation: