The favicon for Joomla 1.5 templates is kept in the templates/template_name folder. The file is called favicon.icoand you can easily change your favicon by replacing this file with your new favicon file.
You can create a favicon manually on your computer or you can use an online favicon generator. Here are several such generators:
Dynamic Drive Generator
Graphics Guru Generator
1Favicon Generator
Once you create the favicon, you should upload it to templates/template_name and rename the file tofavicon.ico, replacing the old one (it is recommended to keep a copy of the old favicon, just in case you wish to restore it at a later moment).
Clear up your browser's cache and your Joomla's cache (if it is enabled) and reload your website. The new favicon will appear in your browser's address bar :)
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
How to change the favicon in Joomla 1.5?
The favicon for Joomla 1.5 templates is kept in the templates/template_name folder. The file is called favicon.icoand you can easily change your favicon by replacing this file with your new favicon file.
You can create a favicon manually on your computer or you can use an online favicon generator. Here are several such generators:
Dynamic Drive Generator
Graphics Guru Generator
1Favicon Generator
Once you create the favicon, you should upload it to templates/template_name and rename the file tofavicon.ico, replacing the old one (it is recommended to keep a copy of the old favicon, just in case you wish to restore it at a later moment).
Clear up your browser's cache and your Joomla's cache (if it is enabled) and reload your website. The new favicon will appear in your browser's address bar :)
You can create a favicon manually on your computer or you can use an online favicon generator. Here are several such generators:
Dynamic Drive Generator
Graphics Guru Generator
1Favicon Generator
Once you create the favicon, you should upload it to templates/template_name and rename the file tofavicon.ico, replacing the old one (it is recommended to keep a copy of the old favicon, just in case you wish to restore it at a later moment).
Clear up your browser's cache and your Joomla's cache (if it is enabled) and reload your website. The new favicon will appear in your browser's address bar :)
How to install a new language in Joomla 1.5
First of all, you should download the language pack which you wish to install. You can find a lot of language packs at this URL.
Once you have downloaded the language pack, you can install it from your Joomla 1.5 admin area > Extensions > Install/Uninstall.
Then you can set the newly-installed language as your Joomla's default from Extensions > Language Manager. Once there, simply check the box next to it and then click the Default button located at the top-right Joomla menu.
Once you have downloaded the language pack, you can install it from your Joomla 1.5 admin area > Extensions > Install/Uninstall.
Then you can set the newly-installed language as your Joomla's default from Extensions > Language Manager. Once there, simply check the box next to it and then click the Default button located at the top-right Joomla menu.
How to install a new language in Joomla 1.5
First of all, you should download the language pack which you wish to install. You can find a lot of language packs at this URL.
Once you have downloaded the language pack, you can install it from your Joomla 1.5 admin area > Extensions > Install/Uninstall.
Then you can set the newly-installed language as your Joomla's default from Extensions > Language Manager. Once there, simply check the box next to it and then click the Default button located at the top-right Joomla menu.
Once you have downloaded the language pack, you can install it from your Joomla 1.5 admin area > Extensions > Install/Uninstall.
Then you can set the newly-installed language as your Joomla's default from Extensions > Language Manager. Once there, simply check the box next to it and then click the Default button located at the top-right Joomla menu.
How to install a component/module/plugin in Joomla 1.5?
The installation of additional components/plugins/modules in Joomla 1.5 is quite easy. All you have to do after downloading the component you wish to install is go to your Joomla admin area > Extensions > Install/Uninstall.
In the Upload Package File section click Browse and locate the archive of the component/module/plugin you wish to install. Then click Upload File & Install to upload the file and complete the installation.
In the Upload Package File section click Browse and locate the archive of the component/module/plugin you wish to install. Then click Upload File & Install to upload the file and complete the installation.
How to install a component/module/plugin in Joomla 1.5?
The installation of additional components/plugins/modules in Joomla 1.5 is quite easy. All you have to do after downloading the component you wish to install is go to your Joomla admin area > Extensions > Install/Uninstall.
In the Upload Package File section click Browse and locate the archive of the component/module/plugin you wish to install. Then click Upload File & Install to upload the file and complete the installation.
In the Upload Package File section click Browse and locate the archive of the component/module/plugin you wish to install. Then click Upload File & Install to upload the file and complete the installation.
How to change the 'Welcome to the Frontpage' title in Joomla 1.5?
The default page title in Joomla 1.5 is "Welcome to the Frontpage".
You can easily change that from your Joomla admin area > Menus > Main Menu > Home > Parameters - System > Page Title.
Type in the new page title you wish to use and save the change. Next time you open your website, the new page title will show up in your browser :)
You can easily change that from your Joomla admin area > Menus > Main Menu > Home > Parameters - System > Page Title.
Type in the new page title you wish to use and save the change. Next time you open your website, the new page title will show up in your browser :)
How to change the 'Welcome to the Frontpage' title in Joomla 1.5?
The default page title in Joomla 1.5 is "Welcome to the Frontpage".
You can easily change that from your Joomla admin area > Menus > Main Menu > Home > Parameters - System > Page Title.
Type in the new page title you wish to use and save the change. Next time you open your website, the new page title will show up in your browser :)
You can easily change that from your Joomla admin area > Menus > Main Menu > Home > Parameters - System > Page Title.
Type in the new page title you wish to use and save the change. Next time you open your website, the new page title will show up in your browser :)
How to create a Joomla template with Dreamweaver?
Most template developers use Dreamweaver when creating new templates. This is the most commonly used WYSIWYG editor and it certainly is the best choice if you decide to create your own Joomla template.
There are additional tools which will assist you in the creation of your Joomla template. One such tool is theJoomla Template Kit extension for Dreamweaver.
With this extension you can create templates for both Joomla 1.0.x and 1.5.x.
Please note that this extension is a commercial product and cannot be downloaded for free.
There are additional tools which will assist you in the creation of your Joomla template. One such tool is theJoomla Template Kit extension for Dreamweaver.
With this extension you can create templates for both Joomla 1.0.x and 1.5.x.
Please note that this extension is a commercial product and cannot be downloaded for free.
How to create a Joomla template with Dreamweaver?
Most template developers use Dreamweaver when creating new templates. This is the most commonly used WYSIWYG editor and it certainly is the best choice if you decide to create your own Joomla template.
There are additional tools which will assist you in the creation of your Joomla template. One such tool is theJoomla Template Kit extension for Dreamweaver.
With this extension you can create templates for both Joomla 1.0.x and 1.5.x.
Please note that this extension is a commercial product and cannot be downloaded for free.
There are additional tools which will assist you in the creation of your Joomla template. One such tool is theJoomla Template Kit extension for Dreamweaver.
With this extension you can create templates for both Joomla 1.0.x and 1.5.x.
Please note that this extension is a commercial product and cannot be downloaded for free.
How to transfer Joomla 1.5 from one host to another?
First you should know that your Joomla 1.5 consists of two components: Joomla files and Joomla database.
Let's assume that you are running your own *LAMP or *WAMP webserver or you have a hosting account with another company. You should know the root directory where your Joomla installation resides. It is often calledhttpdocs, public_html or www. Those are the so-called web server root directories. So let's suppose that your Joomla application in installed under your web server root directory.
- The files and folders of your Joomla application contain the scripts and core application code.
- The Joomla database contains all records for your website such as your site sections, categories, articles, etc.
Let's assume that you are running your own *LAMP or *WAMP webserver or you have a hosting account with another company. You should know the root directory where your Joomla installation resides. It is often calledhttpdocs, public_html or www. Those are the so-called web server root directories. So let's suppose that your Joomla application in installed under your web server root directory.
How to transfer Joomla 1.5 from one host to another?
First you should know that your Joomla 1.5 consists of two components: Joomla files and Joomla database.
Let's assume that you are running your own *LAMP or *WAMP webserver or you have a hosting account with another company. You should know the root directory where your Joomla installation resides. It is often calledhttpdocs, public_html or www. Those are the so-called web server root directories. So let's suppose that your Joomla application in installed under your web server root directory.
- The files and folders of your Joomla application contain the scripts and core application code.
- The Joomla database contains all records for your website such as your site sections, categories, articles, etc.
Let's assume that you are running your own *LAMP or *WAMP webserver or you have a hosting account with another company. You should know the root directory where your Joomla installation resides. It is often calledhttpdocs, public_html or www. Those are the so-called web server root directories. So let's suppose that your Joomla application in installed under your web server root directory.
Search Engine Friendly URLs in Joomla 1.5 with PHP 5.2
When you enable the feature "Search Engine Friendly URLs" in Joomla 1.5, your articles may show incorrectly with PHP 5.2.
The best way to resolve this is:
1. Rename the file htaccess.txt to .htaccess in your Joomla's root directory;
2. Set to "Yes" the feature "Use Apache mod_rewrite" in the SEO Settings
The best way to resolve this is:
1. Rename the file htaccess.txt to .htaccess in your Joomla's root directory;
2. Set to "Yes" the feature "Use Apache mod_rewrite" in the SEO Settings
Search Engine Friendly URLs in Joomla 1.5 with PHP 5.2
When you enable the feature "Search Engine Friendly URLs" in Joomla 1.5, your articles may show incorrectly with PHP 5.2.
The best way to resolve this is:
1. Rename the file htaccess.txt to .htaccess in your Joomla's root directory;
2. Set to "Yes" the feature "Use Apache mod_rewrite" in the SEO Settings
The best way to resolve this is:
1. Rename the file htaccess.txt to .htaccess in your Joomla's root directory;
2. Set to "Yes" the feature "Use Apache mod_rewrite" in the SEO Settings
SEF URLs in Joomla! 1.5
The primary reason for having search engine friendly URLs is to force keywords to appear in the URL which, from a search engine's point of view, increases the page's relevance for these keywords.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to implement SEF URLs in Joomla! 1.5.
1. Install Joomla! 1.5.
Joomla! 1.5.1 introduced a new setting in configuration.php which may help solve problems associated with turning on SEF URLs. For some information about the new setting $live_site (and a potential problem when upgrading from Joomla! 1.5 to 1.5.1), read this topic.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to implement SEF URLs in Joomla! 1.5.
1. Install Joomla! 1.5.
Joomla! 1.5.1 introduced a new setting in configuration.php which may help solve problems associated with turning on SEF URLs. For some information about the new setting $live_site (and a potential problem when upgrading from Joomla! 1.5 to 1.5.1), read this topic.
SEF URLs in Joomla! 1.5
The primary reason for having search engine friendly URLs is to force keywords to appear in the URL which, from a search engine's point of view, increases the page's relevance for these keywords.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to implement SEF URLs in Joomla! 1.5.
1. Install Joomla! 1.5.
Joomla! 1.5.1 introduced a new setting in configuration.php which may help solve problems associated with turning on SEF URLs. For some information about the new setting $live_site (and a potential problem when upgrading from Joomla! 1.5 to 1.5.1), read this topic.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to implement SEF URLs in Joomla! 1.5.
1. Install Joomla! 1.5.
Joomla! 1.5.1 introduced a new setting in configuration.php which may help solve problems associated with turning on SEF URLs. For some information about the new setting $live_site (and a potential problem when upgrading from Joomla! 1.5 to 1.5.1), read this topic.
Joomla 1.5 Search Engine Friendly URLs
The following tutorial will provide you with a basic overview to enabling the search engine friendly URLs for the latest release of Joomla 1.5
The Joomla! project team have introduced a number of improvements in Joomla 1.5 from an SEO prespective.
The following outlined below are just some of the improvements.
The Joomla! project team have introduced a number of improvements in Joomla 1.5 from an SEO prespective.
The following outlined below are just some of the improvements.
- You can now enable search engine friendly URL's without using Apache Mod_Rewrite
- You can add a suffix (.html) to the URLs
- The Global site name, global site meta description or global site keywords are no longer automatically added to each content item
- Content titles, meta descriptions and keywords are unique to each content item
Joomla 1.5 Search Engine Friendly URLs
The following tutorial will provide you with a basic overview to enabling the search engine friendly URLs for the latest release of Joomla 1.5
The Joomla! project team have introduced a number of improvements in Joomla 1.5 from an SEO prespective.
The following outlined below are just some of the improvements.
The Joomla! project team have introduced a number of improvements in Joomla 1.5 from an SEO prespective.
The following outlined below are just some of the improvements.
- You can now enable search engine friendly URL's without using Apache Mod_Rewrite
- You can add a suffix (.html) to the URLs
- The Global site name, global site meta description or global site keywords are no longer automatically added to each content item
- Content titles, meta descriptions and keywords are unique to each content item
Search engine friendly SEF urls in Joomla 1.5 on Godaddy hosting
Joomla RC3 works well on GoDaddy shared linux hosting. This thread is a holding point for all GoDaddy specific fixes - read this post completely before posting about issues on GoDaddy.
If you run into another issue & fix that GoDaddy shared linux hosting users should know about, please let us know. (Just because you had an issue and you host with GoDaddy does not mean you should post here)
.HTACCESS DELAY
Before getting into anything, you must be made aware of the fact that new .htaccess files ARE NOT IMMEDIATELY PROCESSED. It can take up to 60 minutes before these changes actually take effect on GoDaddy. This is straight from their FAQ:
Quote:
Changes made to an existing .htaccess file will be seen immediately. When a new .htaccess file is created or an existing .htaccess file is deleted, however, these changes will not be seen until the htaccess cache is cleared. This occurs every hour.
PHP5
Shared linux hosting accounts process .php files with PHP4 by default. This can cause problems with linkable titles and read more links, as well as several items. To fix it, you need to add a handler to the top of your .htaccess file for PHP5 (and wait for it to be processed) like the following two lines:
AddHandler x-httpd-php5 .php
AddHandler x-httpd-php .php4
GMAIL AUTHENTICATION
The default GMail Authentication plugin does not work with GoDaddy. The issue has to do with using another proxy to make the https request from a shared hosting account. Hopefully this will get tweaked in Joomla before the final release, but for now there is a third party plugin which implements a fix available here:
http://extensions.joomla.org/component/ ... Itemid,35/
SEO - SEF URLS (Godaddy)
You must uncomment the "RewriteBase /" line in the .htaccess file and allow time for the change to be processed. Then, once the SEF options are turned on, it should work fine. (Remember to clear local caches before thinking you've got an error)
I have attached an .htaccess file which has been working for me with RC3 on GoDaddy. (It is named htaccess.txt and must be renamed to .htaccess)
If you run into another issue & fix that GoDaddy shared linux hosting users should know about, please let us know. (Just because you had an issue and you host with GoDaddy does not mean you should post here)
.HTACCESS DELAY
Before getting into anything, you must be made aware of the fact that new .htaccess files ARE NOT IMMEDIATELY PROCESSED. It can take up to 60 minutes before these changes actually take effect on GoDaddy. This is straight from their FAQ:
Quote:
Changes made to an existing .htaccess file will be seen immediately. When a new .htaccess file is created or an existing .htaccess file is deleted, however, these changes will not be seen until the htaccess cache is cleared. This occurs every hour.
PHP5
Shared linux hosting accounts process .php files with PHP4 by default. This can cause problems with linkable titles and read more links, as well as several items. To fix it, you need to add a handler to the top of your .htaccess file for PHP5 (and wait for it to be processed) like the following two lines:
AddHandler x-httpd-php5 .php
AddHandler x-httpd-php .php4
GMAIL AUTHENTICATION
The default GMail Authentication plugin does not work with GoDaddy. The issue has to do with using another proxy to make the https request from a shared hosting account. Hopefully this will get tweaked in Joomla before the final release, but for now there is a third party plugin which implements a fix available here:
http://extensions.joomla.org/component/ ... Itemid,35/
SEO - SEF URLS (Godaddy)
You must uncomment the "RewriteBase /" line in the .htaccess file and allow time for the change to be processed. Then, once the SEF options are turned on, it should work fine. (Remember to clear local caches before thinking you've got an error)
I have attached an .htaccess file which has been working for me with RC3 on GoDaddy. (It is named htaccess.txt and must be renamed to .htaccess)
Search engine friendly SEF urls in Joomla 1.5 on Godaddy hosting
Joomla RC3 works well on GoDaddy shared linux hosting. This thread is a holding point for all GoDaddy specific fixes - read this post completely before posting about issues on GoDaddy.
If you run into another issue & fix that GoDaddy shared linux hosting users should know about, please let us know. (Just because you had an issue and you host with GoDaddy does not mean you should post here)
.HTACCESS DELAY
Before getting into anything, you must be made aware of the fact that new .htaccess files ARE NOT IMMEDIATELY PROCESSED. It can take up to 60 minutes before these changes actually take effect on GoDaddy. This is straight from their FAQ:
Quote:
Changes made to an existing .htaccess file will be seen immediately. When a new .htaccess file is created or an existing .htaccess file is deleted, however, these changes will not be seen until the htaccess cache is cleared. This occurs every hour.
PHP5
Shared linux hosting accounts process .php files with PHP4 by default. This can cause problems with linkable titles and read more links, as well as several items. To fix it, you need to add a handler to the top of your .htaccess file for PHP5 (and wait for it to be processed) like the following two lines:
AddHandler x-httpd-php5 .php
AddHandler x-httpd-php .php4
GMAIL AUTHENTICATION
The default GMail Authentication plugin does not work with GoDaddy. The issue has to do with using another proxy to make the https request from a shared hosting account. Hopefully this will get tweaked in Joomla before the final release, but for now there is a third party plugin which implements a fix available here:
http://extensions.joomla.org/component/ ... Itemid,35/
SEO - SEF URLS (Godaddy)
You must uncomment the "RewriteBase /" line in the .htaccess file and allow time for the change to be processed. Then, once the SEF options are turned on, it should work fine. (Remember to clear local caches before thinking you've got an error)
I have attached an .htaccess file which has been working for me with RC3 on GoDaddy. (It is named htaccess.txt and must be renamed to .htaccess)
If you run into another issue & fix that GoDaddy shared linux hosting users should know about, please let us know. (Just because you had an issue and you host with GoDaddy does not mean you should post here)
.HTACCESS DELAY
Before getting into anything, you must be made aware of the fact that new .htaccess files ARE NOT IMMEDIATELY PROCESSED. It can take up to 60 minutes before these changes actually take effect on GoDaddy. This is straight from their FAQ:
Quote:
Changes made to an existing .htaccess file will be seen immediately. When a new .htaccess file is created or an existing .htaccess file is deleted, however, these changes will not be seen until the htaccess cache is cleared. This occurs every hour.
PHP5
Shared linux hosting accounts process .php files with PHP4 by default. This can cause problems with linkable titles and read more links, as well as several items. To fix it, you need to add a handler to the top of your .htaccess file for PHP5 (and wait for it to be processed) like the following two lines:
AddHandler x-httpd-php5 .php
AddHandler x-httpd-php .php4
GMAIL AUTHENTICATION
The default GMail Authentication plugin does not work with GoDaddy. The issue has to do with using another proxy to make the https request from a shared hosting account. Hopefully this will get tweaked in Joomla before the final release, but for now there is a third party plugin which implements a fix available here:
http://extensions.joomla.org/component/ ... Itemid,35/
SEO - SEF URLS (Godaddy)
You must uncomment the "RewriteBase /" line in the .htaccess file and allow time for the change to be processed. Then, once the SEF options are turned on, it should work fine. (Remember to clear local caches before thinking you've got an error)
I have attached an .htaccess file which has been working for me with RC3 on GoDaddy. (It is named htaccess.txt and must be renamed to .htaccess)
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