Join us for a live stream (or replay) as Ruud van Lent, from onlinecommunityhub.nl, shows us how to setup an article Paywall in Joomla.
00:00:00 – Introduction: Joomla Article Paywalls with Ruud van Lent
00:08:37 – Joomla Core Protection Features
00:14:55 – Setting Up a Basic Paywall
00:24:35 – User Access Control in Joomla
00:34:37 – OCH Subscriptions Overview
00:42:57 – Creating OCH Subscription Products
00:51:17 – Frontend Paywall Testing
00:57:43 – OCH Blog Integration with Paywalls
01:01:27 – Extension Comparison for Paywall Solutions
01:10:07 – Migrating from Joomla 3 to 4 with Paywalls
01:30:45 – Q&A & Conclusion
✅ Summary
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Introduction & Guest Speaker
Tim Davis welcomes viewers and introduces Root van Lent, an experienced Joomla developer, to discuss monetizing Joomla articles through paywalls. -
Understanding Joomla's Native Tools
They review Joomla’s core features like intro/full text, read more, access levels, and user groups, which lay the groundwork for basic content restriction. -
Using OCH Extensions to Enhance Functionality
Root introduces OCH Subscriptions, an extension built on Joomla core that adds advanced subscription management for paywalled content. -
Building a Basic Paywall in Joomla
Step-by-step creation of a Joomla article with a "Read More" break and visible teaser content, followed by protected full content behind a subscription. -
Configuring Access Control
Custom user groups and access levels are set up to define who can access premium content once subscribed. -
Setting Up Subscription Products
Walkthrough of creating a subscription product in OCH Subscriptions, including price, duration, VAT, user group assignment, and discounts. -
Frontend Integration & Display
They enable the content plugin and configure the frontend to show the paywall with subscription prompts, “Read More” links, and purchase options. -
Advanced Features & Design Integration
Integration with OCH Blog for sleek content layouts, AC Mailing for newsletters, and custom payment gateways for full flexibility. -
Developer Insights & Ecosystem Challenges
Discussion about Joomla 4/5 migration, the realities of extension development, and the importance of sustainability in the Joomla ecosystem. -
Final Q&A and Wrap-Up
Root answers audience questions, shares future plans, and ends with insights into his development motivations and ongoing projects.
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