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Join me for a look at a new approach to organizing your Joomla Menus: one I have heard about a couple of times but never tried.

 

 
00:00:00 - Intro & sponsors
00:01:04 - Demonstrating the Current Menu Structure
00:04:22 - How to Use Menu Item Aliases
00:16:27 - Building a Well-Structured Menu System
00:20:38 - Practical Example: Organizing Animal Categories
00:31:07 - Managing Menus on Existing Joomla Sites
00:44:47 - Exploring Advanced Menu Module Settings
00:54:13 - Bonus Q&A: Adjusting Banner Height
01:27:38 - Spotlight on New Joomla Extensions
01:47:20 - Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks

 

Summary

  1. Why Rethink Menus?
    Changing menu hierarchy affects URLsβ€”bad for SEO and user bookmarks. Solution: aliases.

  2. Problem with Default Structure
    Demonstrated how moving a menu item changes its path, breaking links or creating inconsistencies.

  3. Menu Item Aliases Explained
    Aliases link to existing menu items, preserving original URLs even in different menu structures.

  4. Creating a "Cornerstone Menu"
    Build a hidden master menu to define your ideal URL structureβ€”use aliases elsewhere to point to it.

  5. Real-World Example: Animal Categories
    Shows categories like β€œBig Dogs” and β€œSmall Cats” with URLs controlled via cornerstone + aliases.

  6. Adapting Existing Menus
    Existing sites can be restructured without breaking URLs by converting live menu items into aliases.

  7. Using Menu Module Settings
    Customize menu displays with β€œstart level” and β€œend level” to streamline and avoid duplication.

  8. CSS Fix: Adjusting Banner Height
    Bonus Q&A: Modify banner image height using custom CSS in the template’s stylesheet.

  9. New Extensions Showcase
    Highlights: Google Docs embed, contact form email check, bulk article deletion, alt-text tools, and accessibility plugins.

  10. Wrap-Up & Livestream Preview
    Progress on managing emails, upcoming 300th livestream teased, and thanks to viewers.

 

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