I need to make a custom layout for a client site so in this live stream I try to get better at using the Joomla Extension, Easy Layouts.
00:00:01 Stream Introduction: Project Goals and Layout Insights
00:03:31 Easy Layouts Overview: Setting Testimonial Layout Goals
00:13:52 Installing Easy Layouts: Configuration for Joomla
00:18:04 Adding Regular Labs Extensions: Streamlined Previews
00:20:13 Fixing Bootstrap Warnings: Resolving Layout Issues
00:21:03 Managing Sessions: Advanced Easy Layout Settings
00:31:26 Optimizing Testimonial Layouts: Fields, Grids, Mobile Design
00:40:54 Styling Testimonials: CSS, Inline Edits, and Readability
00:54:41 Enhancing Testimonials: Alignment, Roles, Accessibility
01:12:41 Advanced Styling: Visual Enhancements and Overrides
01:25:02 Dynamic Testimonials: Modules with Easy Layouts
01:52:11 Optimizing Displays: Custom Modules and Layouts
02:23:25 Closing Remarks: Reflections and Community Appreciation
Summary
Stream Introduction and Health Update:
Tim welcomes viewers, shares the stream goals, and discusses his voice recovery updates.
Exploring Easy Layouts:
Introduction to the Easy Layouts extension for Joomla, showcasing its features for customizing layouts.
Installing Easy Layouts:
A step-by-step guide to installing and setting up Easy Layouts on a Joomla site.
Working with Testimonial Layouts:
Planning and building custom testimonial layouts using Easy Layouts, with a focus on structure and design.
Adding Regular Labs Extensions:
Installing Better Preview and other extensions to improve workflow and testing.
Advanced Layout Customization:
Exploring advanced settings in Easy Layouts, adjusting rows, columns, and mobile layout options for a responsive design.
Styling and CSS Customization:
Applying custom CSS for fine-tuning text formatting, layout spacing, and accessibility enhancements.
Using Articles Anywhere for Dynamic Content:
Setting up Articles Anywhere to display random testimonials, integrating custom fields for dynamic content management.
Creating Custom Layouts and Module Overrides:
Developing new layouts for modules, troubleshooting layout overrides, and configuring random article display.
Final Testing and Wrap-Up:
Verifying dynamic testimonial display, addressing caching issues, and reflecting on the session with plans for next week's stream.
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