Users can be divided into 9 groups. Each of them has different rights to create, modify and manage options. We can distinguish 5 main tools.
Let’s look at the standard features first, and then move on to the advanced options.
The standard features of Joomla
Users can be divided into 9 groups. Each of them has different rights to create, modify and manage options. We can distinguish 5 main tools.
Media manager. It is with his help and manage the content. In addition, you can track how users feel about the material. Although this requires an extension.
Search with filters. Any material on the site can be easily sorted. For example, by publication date or other parameters.
Multi-level menu. No programming knowledge is required to create tabs. All you need to do is to choose the necessary elements from the drop-down list.
Additional blocks. With their help, you can easily install ads or a selection of similar products on the site.
Text and image editor. Headings, lists, images, videos and the most complex structure of text is also very easy to create. To do this, the CMS provides a variety of blocks.
Advanced features Joomla
Of course, you can do with standard tools. After all, Joomla offers a fairly wide and advanced functionality. But in most cases without installing additional extensions, the site will not work fully. This includes such important plugins such as anti-spam, hacking, backup-tools and modules to manage the optimization of the site.
But extensions are not always required. Some options can be used if you simply edit the template. For example, this includes the installation of services analytics from “Yandex” and Google. Although it is better to use this option for those who are even slightly familiar with the program code. Some sites require special extensions. For example, online stores and news portals. In Joomla, there are tools for them.
Extensions for e-commerce
In this CMS, there are several modules that allow very convenient management of the online store. The most popular extensions are VirtueMart, HikaShop, JoomShopping and AceShop. Beginners should pay attention to JoomShopping, because it is quite easy to use. Although the other plugins are also not so hard to work with, but they are more suitable for experienced users.
In addition, JoomShopping uses few resources, so you can not worry about the high load on the server. With this plugin can be in a short time to launch an online store with many products. The standard functionality allows you to use an assortment of up to 50,000 items. So even large supermarkets can work with it without any problems. It is worth noting that although this plugin is free, to create a full-fledged store, most likely you will need additional extensions.
First of all, these are functions aimed at convenience for customers.
One-click ordering. Users are less and less willing to register and fill out a whole form to buy an item. Therefore, it is better to connect plugins for a quick order. They allow you to record only the phone number, and then the manager contacts the customer and places the order. You can configure plugins and to fill other fields. For example, Email or name.
Extended cart options. They allow you to organize the input of promo codes, pending items, support for different types of currencies and many other useful features. There are many plugins for similar purposes. And they are all aimed at convenience for users. Therefore, and increase sales with their help turns out very well.
Online Payment. One of the most important and useful plugins. After all, people are increasingly paying just online. Among the variety of plugins we can highlight the extension of Interkassa. It already provides many payment options. For example, Google Pay, Apple Pay, QR-code payment and electronic payment services. You can send the client a link to pay the bill via SMS or Email.
Work with delivery. This includes not only delivery method and address filling, but also many other functions. For example, you can install a plugin that will calculate the cost and even help track the parcel.
Using filters. Such extensions will suit stores with a wide range of products. For the user to quickly find the right item, filtering plugins should be installed.
Extensions for the news site
Sort required not only products, but also news. After all, there are many categories. Therefore, it is better to divide all materials by topic. The most popular extensions for such purposes are Hierarchical Category Filter and JUX Mega Menu. Although there are also other plugins.
Blog extensions
Since blogs employ not only administrators but also authors, content management should be convenient for each of them. In addition, it is important to provide for the possibility of commenting and automatic addition to social networks. Easy Blog plugin will help with all of this.
Extensions for social networks
To easily manage the profiles of users of social networks, you can install the plugin JomSocial. It allows you to work with photos, videos and comments.