Build on Joomla 4, Templatejoomla is also powered by some Joomla extensions without which this directory couldn't work efficiently and smoothly. If you want to build a directory with Joomla, installing these extensions could be the best decision you could make.
Because this directory aims to be an example for anyone who would like to create a similar site, and because this site is also a showcase to highlight the incredible work of the Joomla template developers, we wanted to take few minutes also to present you some of the main extensions we are using to run the Joomla templates directory.
Maybe you know the famous quote from Colin Chapmann "light is right". That's exactly our Motto at Templatejoomla but sometimes, we have no other choice but to install an extension to get the perfect functionality you and the visitors need. For example, it's impossible to filter and sort articles only with Joomla.
The Joomla extensions we gonna present you are our choice based on our needs and our reflexions. In any case, this article isn't an ads but only a presentation of some extensions we've installed with some explanations on our choices. Of course, all the Joomla extensions installed on Templatejoomla are not listed here but only some we use on a very regular basis.
Akeeba Backup Pro - Akeeba Ltd Joomla extensions
Honestly, is it a choice to install and use Akeeba Backup when you build and run a Joomla site? In fact, it's more an obvious than a choice.
We all know this exceptional tool and his "father" and we all know someone who had his/her life saved thanks to Akeeba.
I'm a proud client of Akeeba and this is the very first extension I install when I start a new Joomla project because I couldn't build a pro site and work like a pro without Akeeba. Fun fact, Akeeba is the only extension I've seen installed on EVERY client's Joomla sites since I use our beloved CMS (far away in time).
So, why presenting this Joomla extension?
Because it takes only few seconds to thank the developers as they deserve it, we mention Akeeba Backup in this article to say THANK YOU / ευχαριστώ to Nicholas and his team.
From the bottom of our heart. Joomla extensions
JFilters - Bluecoder
The Templatejoomla project is to list and present Joomla templates and because there are "many", we wanted the best solution to provide the best filtering and sorting experience to the users. Very honestly JFilters wasn't our first choice and Daniel admits his error not to started Templatejoomla project with this brilliant Joomla extension created by Blue Coder.
Since we've install it, we would describe our user experience as "everything is easier and smooth". There's no issue, no error, no friction, no hesitation on how to handle and use the component and its modules. All the features we need are provided by this great Joomla extension and we didn't need the documentation, as everything is simple. Because JFilters works on Joomla content (articles, custom fields, etc), it's very easy to setup and to manage. Furthermore, the updates are stressless.
We used the Blue Coder's support forum once for a pre-sale question and Sakis's answers were super helpful. We never needed his support since.
Perfect Publisher - Extly Joomla extensions
Because we publish tens of new templates every month and we plan to publish regularly contents on the blog about Joomla templates, we needed a complete powerful "social share" Joomla extension. First, we've checked on the JED, and we found 2 credible solutions. After reading the reviews, after asking the Community for users feedbacks, very quickly Perfect Publisher was the best and the obvious solution.
Created by 2 adorable Spanish Joomlers, Perfect Publisher will help us soon to share our contents (blog posts and templates) on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. This Joomla extension will save us tons of hours and because it's extremly important to communicate efficiently, we'll be able to perfectly control what is shared, where and when.
Route 66 (lite version) - Firecoders
Route 66 is a "Yoast-like" extension for Joomla created by Firecoders. Very basically, this Joomla extension calculate a SEO score for your article based on the content and the focus keyword you indicate. All you have to do is to follow the analysis provided by Route66 to improve your score. But be careful, the score provided is an indicator and must be read as it is. Route 66 shows you the way, it's not a guru to follow blindly.
Since the lite version, Route 66 provides an overview of your current configuration regarding Google PageSpeed optimizations, URLs, SEO scores, etc. If needed, you can also generate your sitemaps (standard or news) with Route 66. Route 66 lite version perfectly does the job we need and that's why we've installed this Joomla extension on Templatejoomla.
We never needed their support and all the updates are super smooth. Joomla extensions
Useful reminders on about chosing the right extension for your Joomla website
Before closing this article, we would like to remind you some useful advices when it's come to select your Joomla extensions.
Chose your Joomla extensions only on the Joomla Extensions Directory for the safety of your website
Read the JED reviews, check the update frequency, check the demo, ask for the Community feedbacks
Chose an extension only according to your needs (not based on the nationality, the pricing, etc.)
Don't install too many or too large Joomla extensions, stick to the core as much as possible
Build on Joomla 4, Templatejoomla is also powered by some Joomla extensions without which this directory couldn't work efficiently and smoothly. If you want to build a directory with Joomla, installing these extensions could be the best decision you could make.
Because this directory aims to be an example for anyone who would like to create a similar site, and because this site is also a showcase to highlight the incredible work of the Joomla template developers, we wanted to take few minutes also to present you some of the main extensions we are using to run the Joomla templates directory.
Maybe you know the famous quote from Colin Chapmann "light is right". That's exactly our Motto at Templatejoomla but sometimes, we have no other choice but to install an extension to get the perfect functionality you and the visitors need. For example, it's impossible to filter and sort articles only with Joomla.
The Joomla extensions we gonna present you are our choice based on our needs and our reflexions. In any case, this article isn't an ads but only a presentation of some extensions we've installed with some explanations on our choices. Of course, all the Joomla extensions installed on Templatejoomla are not listed here but only some we use on a very regular basis.
Akeeba Backup Pro - Akeeba Ltd Joomla extensions
Honestly, is it a choice to install and use Akeeba Backup when you build and run a Joomla site? In fact, it's more an obvious than a choice.
We all know this exceptional tool and his "father" and we all know someone who had his/her life saved thanks to Akeeba.
I'm a proud client of Akeeba and this is the very first extension I install when I start a new Joomla project because I couldn't build a pro site and work like a pro without Akeeba. Fun fact, Akeeba is the only extension I've seen installed on EVERY client's Joomla sites since I use our beloved CMS (far away in time).
So, why presenting this Joomla extension?
Because it takes only few seconds to thank the developers as they deserve it, we mention Akeeba Backup in this article to say THANK YOU / ευχαριστώ to Nicholas and his team.
From the bottom of our heart. Joomla extensions
JFilters - Bluecoder
The Templatejoomla project is to list and present Joomla templates and because there are "many", we wanted the best solution to provide the best filtering and sorting experience to the users. Very honestly JFilters wasn't our first choice and Daniel admits his error not to started Templatejoomla project with this brilliant Joomla extension created by Blue Coder.
Since we've install it, we would describe our user experience as "everything is easier and smooth". There's no issue, no error, no friction, no hesitation on how to handle and use the component and its modules. All the features we need are provided by this great Joomla extension and we didn't need the documentation, as everything is simple. Because JFilters works on Joomla content (articles, custom fields, etc), it's very easy to setup and to manage. Furthermore, the updates are stressless.
We used the Blue Coder's support forum once for a pre-sale question and Sakis's answers were super helpful. We never needed his support since.
Perfect Publisher - Extly Joomla extensions
Because we publish tens of new templates every month and we plan to publish regularly contents on the blog about Joomla templates, we needed a complete powerful "social share" Joomla extension. First, we've checked on the JED, and we found 2 credible solutions. After reading the reviews, after asking the Community for users feedbacks, very quickly Perfect Publisher was the best and the obvious solution.
Created by 2 adorable Spanish Joomlers, Perfect Publisher will help us soon to share our contents (blog posts and templates) on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. This Joomla extension will save us tons of hours and because it's extremly important to communicate efficiently, we'll be able to perfectly control what is shared, where and when.
Route 66 (lite version) - Firecoders
Route 66 is a "Yoast-like" extension for Joomla created by Firecoders. Very basically, this Joomla extension calculate a SEO score for your article based on the content and the focus keyword you indicate. All you have to do is to follow the analysis provided by Route66 to improve your score. But be careful, the score provided is an indicator and must be read as it is. Route 66 shows you the way, it's not a guru to follow blindly.
Since the lite version, Route 66 provides an overview of your current configuration regarding Google PageSpeed optimizations, URLs, SEO scores, etc. If needed, you can also generate your sitemaps (standard or news) with Route 66. Route 66 lite version perfectly does the job we need and that's why we've installed this Joomla extension on Templatejoomla.
We never needed their support and all the updates are super smooth. Joomla extensions
Useful reminders on about chosing the right extension for your Joomla website
Before closing this article, we would like to remind you some useful advices when it's come to select your Joomla extensions.
Chose your Joomla extensions only on the Joomla Extensions Directory for the safety of your website
Read the JED reviews, check the update frequency, check the demo, ask for the Community feedbacks
Chose an extension only according to your needs (not based on the nationality, the pricing, etc.)
Don't install too many or too large Joomla extensions, stick to the core as much as possible
