Joomla Support

So you have just found and installed Joomla! now its time to install those cool components which will enhance the functionality of your content management system.

The first place to start is the offical Joomla component extensions download area where you can find lots of great third party components developed by committed community members. The extensions site contains a wide range of components including forums, galleries and ecommerce shopping components.

We have put together a list of components which are FREE and you can find them at the extensions download area which you may find useful for Joomla!

Sitemap

The first component is a sitemap. Why a sitemap component ? well first of all it will your visitors find the content they need via your web site. Secondly search engine's love site map's as it helps them understand the structure and content of your web site. We would recommend Joomap which is a sitemap component for Joomla that shows the normal Menu Structure, Content Categories, Sections and in a hierarchical list plus it offers lots of configuration options.

JoomlaXplorer

The JoomlaXplorer is great and a real life saver when it comes to managing the folder and file CHMOD permissions for your web site. Why should i use this you ask when i can do it via FTP? well Joomla can restrict you from changing the file permissons which is why JoomlaExplorer component is so cool. It is easy to install plus you get lots of functionality including the the option to view all the files and directories, set CHMOD permissons, rename and delete folders and files plus lots more.

Virtuemart - Shopping Component

If you are looking to setup a shop or ecommerce system for Joomla then this is the best shopping component in the community and its free. Virtuemart is easy to install and configure plus is comes with lots of useful modules to display content in various positions across your web site. The component also has some good community support which via a forum and is a must for anyone who wants to run an ecommerce shop using Joomla!

Community Builder

The community builder component is great for exending the functionality of your web site offering extra fields in profile, enhanced registration workflows, user lists, admin defined tabs, image upload, front-end workflow management, integration with other components, like PMS, Newsletter, Forum, Galleries.

Docman Downloads component

If you want to provide your visitors with the option to download items from your web site then you need a component which is designed specifically for doing this kind of job. Docman is excellent way to allow people to download documents, files, images or what every you like plus is is free and offers lots of options and modules.