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October 14, 2016
Use the Drupal Hacked Module to Check for Code Changes
Hacked! Is an extremely powerful Drupal module avalible in both Drupal 7 and 8 that allows you to check Drupal's modules and core against Drupal.org stored versions to make sure they have not been tampered with. This module is great for none coders to ensure that the modules are safe and have not been tampered with. It will not check any subthemes or custom modules that do not exist on Drupal.org.
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October 10, 2016
How to Set Up Dropdown Menus in Drupal 8
A few years ago, we published a very popular post called "How to Create Dropdown Menus in Drupal".
That post focused on Drupal 7, but many of its key points have not changed in Drupal 8.
Here are the key things you need to know about themes and dropdown menus:
Many themes don't have dropdown menus built-in. That includes Drupal's core themes, such as Bartik.
It is best to choose a theme that does already have dropdowns available.
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That post focused on Drupal 7, but many of its key points have not changed in Drupal 8.
Here are the key things you need to know about themes and dropdown menus:
Many themes don't have dropdown menus built-in. That includes Drupal's core themes, such as Bartik.
It is best to choose a theme that does already have dropdowns available.
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How to Use the Breeze Theme in Drupal 8
Breeze is a design that we make available as a Joomla template and a WordPress theme. Now, finally, it's available as a Drupal 8 theme!
We use Breeze as an example in many of our video classes and books.
By using the same design, it makes it easy for OSTraining members to see differences and similarities between the various platforms.
Breeze is fully responsive and uses the Bootstrap framework.
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We use Breeze as an example in many of our video classes and books.
By using the same design, it makes it easy for OSTraining members to see differences and similarities between the various platforms.
Breeze is fully responsive and uses the Bootstrap framework.
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New Class: Introduction to Object Oriented PHP
We're delighted to launch an important new class called, "Introduction to Object Oriented PHP".
Object oriented programming (OOP) is the most popular model used by PHP developers.
You'll find object oriented code in most major CMS's and platforms. Joomla has relied on OOP since version 1.5. Drupal 8 was completely rewritten, in part to introduce OOP principles.
In this class, you'll learn the fundamentals of OOP and, in particular, how they apply to PHP.
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Object oriented programming (OOP) is the most popular model used by PHP developers.
You'll find object oriented code in most major CMS's and platforms. Joomla has relied on OOP since version 1.5. Drupal 8 was completely rewritten, in part to introduce OOP principles.
In this class, you'll learn the fundamentals of OOP and, in particular, how they apply to PHP.
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October 3, 2016
Updated Class: How to Improve SEO on WordPress Sites
We're delighted to re-launch one of our most popular classes, "How to Improve SEO on WordPress Sites". The class is 100% updated for SEO changes in 2016, plus the latest version of WordPress and the Yoast SEO plugin.
WordPress is a fantastic platform for building your website or blog. By default, WordPress does a good job of search engine optimization, but there's a lot more that can be done!
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WordPress is a fantastic platform for building your website or blog. By default, WordPress does a good job of search engine optimization, but there's a lot more that can be done!
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October 2, 2016
InspireTheme.com: Templates and Particles for Gantry 5
InspireTheme is a template provider with a main focus on developing Joomla templates, particles and atoms on the powerful Gantry 5 framework.
The company is relatively new, started in November 2015, but the people behind it are with more than 10 years of experience in web design and trusted by more than 8,000 clients worldwide.
The first Gantry 5 template by InspireTheme was introduced back in November 2015. It's called Oxygen, and with its clean design, flexibility and features is one of the most preferred Joomla templates.
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The company is relatively new, started in November 2015, but the people behind it are with more than 10 years of experience in web design and trusted by more than 8,000 clients worldwide.
The first Gantry 5 template by InspireTheme was introduced back in November 2015. It's called Oxygen, and with its clean design, flexibility and features is one of the most preferred Joomla templates.
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September 30, 2016
The "Be Sure" Module Checks Drupal SEO
This week, an OSTraining member asked us about optimizing their Drupal 8 site.
We have recommended some modules before, including the SEO Checklist module. However, there's an interesting option in Drupal 8, called the "Be Sure" module.
I'm going to explain how you can use Be Sure.
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We have recommended some modules before, including the SEO Checklist module. However, there's an interesting option in Drupal 8, called the "Be Sure" module.
I'm going to explain how you can use Be Sure.
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How to Choose the Best Host for Drupal 8
At OSTraining we often get asked to help our clients make the right choice for Drupal hosting.
You may often hear that Drupal hosting is expensive, but there are some very reliable and affordable options available.
We're going to give you an overview of the essential and recommended features to look for in a Drupal host.
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You may often hear that Drupal hosting is expensive, but there are some very reliable and affordable options available.
We're going to give you an overview of the essential and recommended features to look for in a Drupal host.
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September 29, 2016
Website Builders vs. WordPress: Which Should You Use?
If you’re considering launching your very first website, then there are a lot of factors to consider. Mainly, which service should you use to host and build your site?
For beginners who want to go the do-it-yourself route, there are two common options: website builders and WordPress. Start by considering the pros and cons of each to help you make an informed decision.
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For beginners who want to go the do-it-yourself route, there are two common options: website builders and WordPress. Start by considering the pros and cons of each to help you make an informed decision.
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Why Are There No New Drupal 8 Themes?
Back in January this year, we talked about Drupal 8 themes. At that time, there were 86 themes for Drupal 8 on Drupal.org.
9 months later? There are only 133 themes for Drupal 8.
In the whole of 2016, we've added only 47 themes for Drupal 8.
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9 months later? There are only 133 themes for Drupal 8.
In the whole of 2016, we've added only 47 themes for Drupal 8.
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