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The Joomla Training Cohort has been launched!

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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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