These are the Joomla tips and tricks I’ve gathered over the years and found to be game-changers. In this category, you’ll discover practical solutions, optimization techniques, and time-saving methods to help you get the most out of Joomla.

Global Configuration Fix for J3 Site

If the Global Configuration doesn’t load as expected on your Joomla 3 site, it could be due to various factors like server issues or file permission errors. A quick fix in the configuration settings can often resolve these problems and restore normal functionality.

Adding a Class to Category

Need custom styling for a specific Joomla category? Adding a class to a category lets you apply unique styles or behaviors to articles within it. It’s a simple way to enhance layout control and tailor the design to your content.

How To Get ItemID Class in body tag

Want to style specific Joomla pages? One useful trick is grabbing the ItemID class from the <body> tag. Joomla automatically adds a unique class like itemid-123 to help you target pages with custom CSS or scripts.

Add New Joomla Admin using phpmyadmin

Need to quickly add a new Joomla admin user but can't access the backend? Using phpMyAdmin, you can manually create an administrator account directly in the database. This trick is especially handy when you're locked out or recovering a hacked site.

Article Intro Image as Read more link

Here's how to link the article intro images, on a category blog page for example, to its article like the article title or "Read more" links.
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