Free Joomla Extensions Picnic from Web357

Written by: Tim Davis Created: 03 November 2022

Category: Watch Me Work Live Streams

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In this live stream we check out a bunch of the free extensions from Web357.

00:00:00 - Intro, Sponsor & Travel Recap
00:02:32 - Web357 Free Extensions Overview
00:17:44 - Countdown Module Demo
00:27:14 - Time Zone & Date Display Module
00:51:39 - Support Hours Module
00:59:48 - Security & Logging Tools
01:13:04 - Active Login Management
01:28:04 - Fixing 404 Error Links
01:36:57 - File Converter Tool (HandBrake Alternative)
01:39:29 - Joomla Training Cohort Preview
01:42:15 - Upcoming Livestreams (Joomla 5 & API)
01:43:45 - Wrap-Up & Goodbyes

Summary

✅ 1. Stream Introduction & Channel Updates

The video begins with music, a warm welcome from Tim Davis, and a mention of the sponsor MySites.guru. He also shares a brief travel update and sets the stage for reviewing free Joomla extensions.

✅ 2. Overview of Web357 Free Extensions

Tim introduces Web357, a reputable Joomla developer offering both free and paid extensions. He sets up a basic Joomla test site for demonstration.

✅ 3. Fixed HTML Toolbar Module

🧩 Fixed HTML Toolbar Free
Used to display a fixed-position HTML module on the site. Tim configures its position, visibility, and styling, encountering and solving common display issues.

✅ 4. Countdown Module for Events

🧩 Countdown Free Module
Great for event countdowns. Tim shows how to configure it with event dates, styles, and how to display it responsively.

✅ 5. Date & Time Display with Time Zone Control

🧩 Display Date & Time Free
Adds a live date/time display to the site. Tim explores format customization and demonstrates how to resolve time zone discrepancies. Also embeds the module into articles.

✅ 6. Support Hours Display

🧩 Support Hours Free Module
Displays business hours and status messages (open/closed). Useful for service-based websites. Styling options and layout adjustments are shown.

✅ 7. Failed Login Monitoring & Logging

🧩 Failed Login Attempts Component
Tracks login failures and blocks suspicious activity.

🧩 J-Logs
Used for debugging and error tracking in Joomla. Tim discusses managing log files and enabling developer-friendly logs.

✅ 8. Limit Active User Sessions

🧩 Limit Active Logins Component
Prevents users from logging into multiple devices simultaneously. Tim tests this with multi-device logins and demonstrates real-world application.

✅ 9. Managing 404 Errors & Redirects

🧩 Fix 404 Error Links Component
Helps detect and redirect broken links in Joomla. Ideal for SEO and user experience. Tim configures and demonstrates how to set custom redirects.

✅ 10. Bonus Tips & Joomla Community Projects

💡 Tim shows a file converter tool (alternative to HandBrake), previews the Joomla Training Cohort, and teases future live streams focusing on Joomla 5 and Joomla API tutorials.