Stephen Burge's Blog, page 107
October 2, 2015
What is a Page Class Suffix in Joomla?
When you set up menu links in Joomla, you may have seen a "Page Class" option.
A Page Class allows you add custom CSS to individual pages. This makes it really good for styling landing pages or particular important pages.
In this video, Rod shows you how to use page classes to change the background color on a page. This video is part of our "CSS for Joomla" class which explains page classes, module classes, template overrides and much more.
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A Page Class allows you add custom CSS to individual pages. This makes it really good for styling landing pages or particular important pages.
In this video, Rod shows you how to use page classes to change the background color on a page. This video is part of our "CSS for Joomla" class which explains page classes, module classes, template overrides and much more.
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Create a Joomla Page with Only Modules
At OSTraining, we get this support request regularly:
"How can I hide the component so that only the modules show? I tried creating a blank article but it leaves a big space."
This tutorial will show you an easy way to have a Joomla page that uses only modules.
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"How can I hide the component so that only the modules show? I tried creating a blank article but it leaves a big space."
This tutorial will show you an easy way to have a Joomla page that uses only modules.
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October 1, 2015
Email WordPress Users When a New Post Is Published
You write great content and want to build up an audience of people who read your blog regularly.
In this situation, there's no better way to keep your audience up-to-date than by email.
Here's how you automatically notify users whenever you write a new post.
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In this situation, there's no better way to keep your audience up-to-date than by email.
Here's how you automatically notify users whenever you write a new post.
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How to Create Custom 403 and 404 Pages in Drupal
One of our users didn't like the generic "Access denied" message for restricted pages. So we created this tutorial for him.
This tutorial will show you go tot create custom error pages for 403 (Access Denied) and also 404 (Not Found) errors.
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This tutorial will show you go tot create custom error pages for 403 (Access Denied) and also 404 (Not Found) errors.
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September 29, 2015
How to Add Custom Fonts to WordPress
An OSTraining member asked us how to add two extra fonts to their WordPress site:
A custom font
A safe font, such as Times New Roman
In this tutorial, I'm going show you how to use CSS to add fonts to WordPress.
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A custom font
A safe font, such as Times New Roman
In this tutorial, I'm going show you how to use CSS to add fonts to WordPress.
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Use Adminimal for a Responsive Admin in Drupal 7
Do you want many of the benefits of the new Drupal 8 admin area, without actually needing to upgrade? Check out the Adminimal theme.
Adminimal provides a responsive admin area for Drupal 7 sites.
Adminimal also has several usability improvements. For example, Adminimal has colored buttons for common tasks like Submit, Preview and Delete to them easier to see. Adminimal also provides improved layouts for the Configuration, and Module screens.
In this video, taken from our Better Drupal Administration class, Robert Ring introduces you to Adminimal:
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Adminimal provides a responsive admin area for Drupal 7 sites.
Adminimal also has several usability improvements. For example, Adminimal has colored buttons for common tasks like Submit, Preview and Delete to them easier to see. Adminimal also provides improved layouts for the Configuration, and Module screens.
In this video, taken from our Better Drupal Administration class, Robert Ring introduces you to Adminimal:
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September 28, 2015
New Video Class: Speeding up Joomla
If you run a Joomla site, then you really need this week's new video class from Rod Martin called "Speeding up Joomla".
Rod starts by showing that a normal Joomla site is not highly-optimized and then he takes you through 10 steps to improve your site speed.
First, you'll learn to use Google PageSpeed and YSlow to test your site. Then Rod shows you how to use caching, compresssion, .htaccess, CDNs and more. By the time you've finished this class, you'll have a blazing fast Joomla site!
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Rod starts by showing that a normal Joomla site is not highly-optimized and then he takes you through 10 steps to improve your site speed.
First, you'll learn to use Google PageSpeed and YSlow to test your site. Then Rod shows you how to use caching, compresssion, .htaccess, CDNs and more. By the time you've finished this class, you'll have a blazing fast Joomla site!
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Using the Menu Settings in Gantry 5
Welcome to the fourth post in our 5-part series on the Gantry 5 framework from RocketTheme.
In the previous tutorial, I showed you the layout options that Gantry offers. I demonstrated how to build a site using Joomla modules, and also Gantry-specific items such as Particles and Atoms.
In this week's tutorial, let's see how Gantry's menu system works.
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In the previous tutorial, I showed you the layout options that Gantry offers. I demonstrated how to build a site using Joomla modules, and also Gantry-specific items such as Particles and Atoms.
In this week's tutorial, let's see how Gantry's menu system works.
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Webinar: Increase Conversions to Your Membership Site
Here at OSTraining, we're huge fans of memberships sites. They're a wonderful way to create value for your members, create a community, and build a stable business.
If use WordPress, you should consider Paid Memberships Pro (PMP) for your site. Created by Jason Coleman, PMP is a free plugin, and also support community for membership site builders. PMP is straightforward, very robust and completely free!
We're delighted to be hosting a webinar with Jason on October 9th. Jason is going to show how you convince members to enjoy the value you create.
Sign up for the webinar
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If use WordPress, you should consider Paid Memberships Pro (PMP) for your site. Created by Jason Coleman, PMP is a free plugin, and also support community for membership site builders. PMP is straightforward, very robust and completely free!
We're delighted to be hosting a webinar with Jason on October 9th. Jason is going to show how you convince members to enjoy the value you create.
Sign up for the webinar
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WooCommerce or Magento for Your E-Commerce Store?
Magento and WooCommerce are both huge players in online selling.
When you're deciding on an online sales channel, how do you choose between these two titans of ecommerce?
Both have their advantages and disadvantages, so let's take a look and compare them.
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When you're deciding on an online sales channel, how do you choose between these two titans of ecommerce?
Both have their advantages and disadvantages, so let's take a look and compare them.
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