How to build your free Joomla Website/nl

Wat is joomla.com?

joomla.com is de nieuwste Joomla service waarmee een compleet gratis website gebouwd en onderhouden kan worden op een joomla.com subdomein (example.joomla.com) voor een onbeperkte periode. De website software bevat alle core functionaliteiten van het Joomla CMS die het bouwen van websites eenvoudig en flexibel maken.

What kind of Templates can be used with joomla.com sites?

Only templates from the official Joomla.com Gallery can be used with sites hosted on the platform. Currently, 15 different templates are proposed. Templates in the gallery can be installed either as blank templates or with sample data that demonstrates the different content elements. The sample data option is especially appropriate for beginners, who usually find it easier to edit existing content rather than to start from scratch.

What kind of Extensions can be used with joomla.com sites?

joomla.com sites come with many pre-installed extensions so that users can experience the extendibility of the Joomla CMS. In addition to the core functionality inbuilt in the default Joomla, users can add the following:

• Google Maps
• Google Analytics tracking
• Disqus comments
• Social media links
• Social sharing buttons

Detailed tutorials on how to set up and use these extensions are available.

Difference from a self-hosted Joomla!

The limit on the installation of 3rd party extensions and templates is the main difference between a joomla.com free website and a self-hosted Joomla! website. Also, only a subdomain of joomla.com is allowed as the primary address of your free website.

Difference from the Joomla! Demo

Unlike the free Joomla.com website, the Joomla! Demo has no limitations on templates and extensions, but it can be used freely for a limited time (you will have 90 days to explore Joomla!, test extensions and build a complete website, absolutely free of charge).

How to get help when using joomla.com?

As a free service, Joomla.com does not guarantee any level of personalized support. The Joomla.com support tutorials document most of the platform’s specific functionalities. Comments under the different topics are enabled, so that users may ask questions and get answers from other users.

Since most of the platform’s functionality overlaps with that of the Joomla! CMS, users are also encouraged to seek help in the Joomla! Forum and in this Wiki Documentation.

Some dashboard tutorials

• Launching your first joomla.com site: Launching your first Joomla.com website takes just a few clicks. You can choose your template at sign up, or start quickly with the default template and then change it at a later stage.
• How to log into your joomla.com dashboard
• Accessing your joomla.com site and admin area: After logging into your Joomla! dashboard you will see its home page with all your free Joomla! sites listed.
• Changing the template of your website: You can change the look of your Joomla! website any time you want. All it takes is a few easy steps.
• Adding another website: You can have up to 10 free joomla.com websites in your user area. Adding an additional website is really quick and easy.
• Deleting your site: You can delete your Joomla.com website through the Delete link, located in the options menu for the specific site.
• Exporting your website: You can export your joomla.com website using the Export Site link located in the options menu for the specific site.

Extensions Tutorials

• How to track visits to your website with Google Analytics: Google Analytics allows you to track the visits to your site in great detail. You can learn many things about your visitors and how people use your site. Google Analytics is a free service and with the special in-built plugin for your joomla.com site, you can easily start using it.
• How to add social media links on your website: You can easily link your website with different types of social media accounts using the special inbuilt module.
• How to integrate Google Maps: Adding a map with your address to your joomla.com website is done easily thanks to the special inbuilt Google Maps module. You can also add an unlimited number of maps throughout your website.
• How to enable Disqus comments on your website: Disqus is a popular service allowing your website visitors to leave comments on your site by logging-in with their preferred service without having to register for a separate account.
• How to add social media sharing buttons to your website: Adding social media buttons makes it easy for visitors to spread your content and helps with popularizing your website. You can easily add sharing buttons on your website with an inbuilt plugin.

For more tutorials, support resources and to learn how to get started, see: Joomla.com tutorial website