First steps in Joomla – Most recommended extensions

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There are about 10,000 extensions in Joomla, and its growth is increasing gradually. Then offer a selection of free or paid extensions worth trying because it will facilitate many tasks (eCommerce, Backup, calendars, anti-spam management …).

 

VirtueMart

 

When you integrate eCommerce on Joomla using VirtueMart, you get the most advanced (and most widespread) solution for creating a virtual store in this system. The extension has existed for many years and is constantly evolving, so we will ensure upgrades to future versions.

 

[button link=”https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/virtuemart” newwindow=”yes”] This extension is free and can be downloaded from here[/button]

 

Akeeba Backup

 

Akeeba Backup is a powerful extension whose sole objective: The Backup and restoration of a website instantly. Migrating the site to a different server, moving it to another location, or creating an exact clone is a breeze with this extension.

 

The setup wizard is straightforward to understand. It supports multiple standard formats ZIP, JPA or JPS files AES-128 and can even be set to copy it to a site with Cloud automatically. It has integrated support for numerous platforms.

 

[button link=”https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/access-a-security/site-security/backup/1606″ newwindow=”yes”] This extension is free and can be downloaded from here[/button]

 

JCal Pro

 

This is a magnificent and powerful event calendar extension that also supports multiple languages. Among its features permits for creating events/display and event management, various calendars, which include public or private, WYSIWYG event descriptions, installation of the administrative tools and direction, back-end events, integrated search plugin, feature-Rich- mini calendar, and the latest events modules, the new module FLEX, useful content editor plugin, RSS feeds, support SEF URL, total print views, accessories Community Builder and JomSocial plugins.

 

[button link=”https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/calendars-a-events/events/events-calendars/1401″ newwindow=”yes”] This extension is paid but can opt for a demo. You can download it from here[/button]

 

Contact Enhanced Component

 

It is a component for managing contacts, is mighty and customizable, and can add new features and benefits to our forms.

  • Custom fields
  • Addresses / GoogleMaps
  • HTML email messages
  • Captchas
  • Multi-language support
  • Integration of Campaign
  • Monitor Newsletter

[button link=”https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/contacts-and-feedback/contact-forms/6343″ newwindow=”yes”] This extension paid and even has a demo. You can download it from here[/button]

 

R Antispam

 

It is an exceptional anti-spam extension especially designed for forums in Joomla. It uses a Bayesian algorithm, which means we get better every day. Besides being used in Kunena Forums or NinjaBoard, it can be adapted for use in other components.

 

[button link=”https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/r-antispam” newwindow=”yes”] This extension is free and can be downloaded from here [/button]

 

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