Popular Joomla Extensions

Probably the number one reason that clients love Joomla! is that there is a very large number of add-on components -- "Joomla extensions" -- available that make it possible to extend the functionality of a website built with the Joomla CMS. And it's a huge benefit to us, as web developers, that this wide array of extensions makes it possible to add functionality to Joomla CMS-based websites -- either without writing special code or with only minor modifications to existing code.

These extensions are sometimes referred to as Joomla modules or Joomla components. Today, these Joomla extensions, Joomla modules, and Joomla components have become second only to Joomla templates in popularity among the web development community. Most clients today use a WYSIWIG editor and a search engine optimization (SEO) extension on their Joomla CMS-based website. Some of the other most popular extensions are discussed below.

Arc helps clients select and configuration extensions - either individually or in combination. In addition, building custom Joomla modules to meet specific client needs is a routine part of our client engagements.

Are you ready for help from a Joomla extension expert? Contact us today and tell us how we can help.

Joomla Extensions for Forums, Blogs, and Social Networking

Numerous Joomla extensions are available for forums and blogs. To see two of the most popular ones in action, visit the Joomla!Chicago site and visit forums and blogs, where you can see and use GroupJive and MyBlog.

The hottest trend in the Joomla world right now is JomSocial - the new Joomla extension for social networking from Azrul.

Extensions for Event Calendar and Event Registration

A leading event calendar component is JCal, provided by Anything Digital in Milwaukee. The leading event registration component is Registration Pro. The developer of the Registration Pro component is one of the leaders of the Joomla!Chicago group, and when you register for an event on the group's site, you can see Registration Pro in action.

Extensions for E-Commerce (Online Store)

The e-commerce module VirtueMart for Joomla is taking the world by storm.

Mapping

Another hot area is mapping, for which there is a special Joomla extension called sobi.

For more information . . .

A list of approximately 1,000 modules -- many of which are free Joomla extensions -- is provided at the main Joomla page

Arc is a major sponsor of CMS Expo in December, 2008, in Denver. Extensions will be a major focus of the event.

Ready for Joomla help? Contact us today and tell us how we can help.