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{ like Elvis and cash, is king Content

{ broken up into 3 parts Sections Content

{ broken up into 3 parts Sections Categories Content

{ broken up into 3 parts SectionsCategoriesArticles Content

{ “What is it you want most?” Menus

{ Menus provide you with options and layouts for Sections, Categories, Articles, or Links. Menus

{ There’s no “i” in “team” Users

{ You can allow visitors to become registered members of your site or register content editors or other administrators. Users

{ The Burger King of Joomla Modules

{ Modules give you a way to build “blocks” into your site and place them in specific regions. Joomla offers several built-in module types, but they can be extended through plug-ins. Modules

{ NewsFlash displays a certain number of articles from specified category. Modules - NewsFlash

{ This module will render a list of the most accessed articles from your site. Modules – Most Read

{ Pulls pictures and links from the Banners component. Modules – Banners

{ Probably the easiest and most common module I use. Modules – Custom HTML

{ Modules can be extended through the Joomla Extension Directory* *Fair Warning: downloads should go through IT Security. Modules – Addons

{ “By your powers combined…” Components & Plugins

{ Components and Plugins extend Joomla’s core functionality. For a list of approved (and banned) components and plugins, go to (registration/log-in is required). Components & Plugins

{ The Web is for everyone Accessibility

{ Besides being recommended by the University, it’s just good practice to make sure your website is available to all, even those with special needs. Links: Evaluation Tools: on=com_content&view=article&a mp;id=142&Itemid=31 on=com_content&view=article&a mp;id=142&Itemid=31 on=com_content&view=article&a mp;id=142&Itemid=31 on=com_content&view=article&a mp;id=142&Itemid= Accessibilty

{ Get by with a little help from my friends… Help

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