Another Look at ochBlog for Joomla - 👀 WMW 238

Written by: Shahbaz Latif Created: 31 January 2024

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Watch me Work Live Streams Joomla Training Cohort

It's time to take another look at OCHBlog as I install and set it up on my main website

00:00:00 Introduction & OCh Blog Setup

00:07:45 Debugging Slowness Issues

00:10:35 Investigating Site Slowness (OCh Blog Panel)

00:45:50 Front-End Display & Styling

01:23:07 Author Management & Fixes Potential Use of OCh Blog

01:29:52 Final Configurations & Wrap-Up

✅ Summary

1. Create a Blog Menu Item

   • Go to Menus > Your Menu and create a menu item of type OChBlog > Blog View.

2. Assign a Unique Layout in Astroid

   • In Templates > Styles > Astroid Template > Layout, assign a layout (e.g., blog) to the OChBlog menu item.

3. Ensure the component Block Exists

   • Your Astroid layout must include a component position so OChBlog can render its content.

4. Avoid PageBuilder CK on the Blog Menu

   • If you assign a PageBuilder CK page to the same menu item, it will override OChBlog output. Unassign it for blog pages.

5. Check Module Assignments

   • Modules like sidebars, author profiles, or blog tools should be assigned only to the OChBlog menu item.

6. Test with Cassiopeia (Optional)

   • Temporarily switch to Cassiopeia to confirm if the issue is with Astroid layout or overrides.

7. Enable Breadcrumbs (Optional)

   • Use Joomla's Breadcrumbs module if you want clear navigation—assign it to the breadcrumbs position in Astroid.

8. Customize OChBlog Output (Optional)

   • Use Template Overrides to tweak how blog articles, avatars, or social icons are displayed.

9. Set a Blog Page Title & Metadata

   • In the menu item settings under “Page Display”, customize the title and meta description for SEO.

10. Double-Check Mobile Responsiveness

    • View the blog page on multiple screen sizes to ensure Astroid layout and modules display correctly.

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Written by: Shahbaz Latif