Must Have Joomla Extensions

JoomlaPack

Backup is the most important thing for any bloggers. JoomlaPack is an open-source backup component for the Joomla. It allows to create a site backup that can be restored on any Joomla!-capable server.

sh404SEF

sh404SEF is really useful and essentianl Joomla extensions. sh404SEF creates Joomla SEF URL, and turn them to a more user-friendly format for your site visitors, as well as for search engines.

JoomSEO

It is necessary to have correct metadata and keyword get discovered by Search Engines. JoomSEO adds heading tags to content titles and descriptions relevant for the search engines, improving ranking and accessibility.

JoomlaComment

This is a useful comment extension which has features such a threaded comments, CAPTCHA Protection and more.

Avatar/Gravatar Plugin

Avatar/ Gravter is widely used in website. This extension add the gravter functionality to your site.

JoomlaStats

No matter what CMS you are using, Knowing your site stats such as hits, pageviews, search engines & keywords are improtant. JoomlaStats is the great tool to be aware of what users/bots are doing with your site .

Community Builder

Community Builder suite (CB) extends the Joomla! user management system such as : extra fields in profile, enhanced registration workflows, user lists, admin defined tabs and user profiles, image upload, front-end workflow management, Forum, Galleries.

Page Peel Banner

This module is developed based on a wonderful Pageear Script, which shows a Page Peel effect on the site

AllVideos

If you have media site or want to add videos is AllVideo is a must have extension . You can use the plugin to easily embed videos hosted on popular services like YouTube, Metacafe, Vimeo (and many more) inside your Joomla! articles (content items). or playback almost any video/audio filetype directly from your server or a remote server.

JoomGallery

JoomGallery is a gallery component completely integrated into Joomla, with support for Joomla 1.0 and 1.5 native. Easyto configure with fullscreen animated JavaScript view (Lightbox, Slimbox or Thickbox3).

The Ultimate Social Bookmarking Plugin

Blogger all over the world knows how important it is to have a good social network. This plugin will adds social bookmarking buttons to your content, making it easy for your visitors to submit your articles and build traffic to your website.

Joomla! AddThis

Another useful module that intergrates AddThis on your site on specified position.his module only works with Joomla 1.5.x. You can customize any AddThis Parameter easily within the module it self.

Joomulus

A Flash based tag cloud that works with Joomla 1.5

Jumi

If you are web designer or web developer this is a must have plugin. This plugin allows you can include php, html, javascript scripts into the modules position, articles, category or section descriptions, or into your own custom made component pages.

Slick RSS

This is a really cool plugin . It parse and display RSS Feed News with DHTML Teaser Tooltip

AJAX Shoutbox

This Joomla module adds live chat functionality to your Joomla site. Your visitors can chat with each other right in your website without refreshing their browsers.

Contact Enhanced

Getting feedback or allowing your readers to communicate is vital for any kind of website. Contacts Enhanced is a contact component allows to have contact form with CAPTCHA and custom fields.

Mini FrontPage

MiniFrontPage module provides you with a lightweight but powerful news headline style of your most recent content items.

AdSense Module

A really simple handy solution for implementing Google AdSense ads in Joomla.

PixSearch Ajax Search module

Another cool module that mimics search like the one on apple.com. It shows result as you type.

Joomla Tutorials and Resources

A Beginners Guide to organizing content in Joomla

How to administer your Joomla system (set meta info, manage emails, stats)?

How to Move Your Joomla! 1.5 Site to a New Server

How to Convert an existing Web site to a Joomla! Web site?

How to Create Your First Joomla Template

How to make your Joomla admin panel rock?

Writing a Simple Module

Joomla CSS Drop Down Menu Tutorial

How to Speed Up - Optimize Joomla Performance?

Install Joomla locally

Joomla Cheat Sheets and Useful Documents

Joomla Template Cheat Sheet

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A cheatsheet for Joomal Templte files and useful syntax

Joomla! Official Documentation

The best place to start for any kind Joomla tips, tricks, questions.

Joomla Database Structure

Joomla Developer Manual

All the helpful information behind Joomla development.

Web Developer SEO Cheat Sheet

Joomla Glossary

A Glossary of all terms related to the Joomla. Very useful.

Joomla 1.5 Basic Template Cheatsheet

Cheatsheets for your Joomla! development

Lots of Joomla related references and chat sheets

Joomla! 1.5 API Reference

The Joomla! Framework API, and A number of third-party libraries used by Joomla! and/or available for use by third-party Joomla! extension developers are listed here.

Joomla! and Common CSS debug tools

Forums and Where to Get Started

Here are some of the sites on the web to find any Joomla related news, tips, tricks and resources:

• Joomla Official Discussion Forums

• JoomlaCode

• Joomla Developer Resources

• How to Joomla

• Joomla Tutorials

• Jooml! Shack

• Teach Me Joomla

• Best of Joomla

We tried to bring you the best Joomla resources on web, but it is obvious to miss a great theme, extensions or Joomla related site. Please share it with everyone in the comment.

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