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lynda.com tutorial | Joomla! 1.7: Programming and Packaging Extensions—Choosing coding tools
Watch the entire course at www.lynda.com In Joomla! 1.7: Programming and Packaging Extensions, author Joseph LeBlanc bridges the gap between site administration and customization by developing Joomla! components, plug-ins, modules, and other extensions. The course shows how to configure various development tools, create and display modules, and receive, process, and display data following the Model View Controller (MVC) design pattern. The course also covers making human-readable URLS, incorporating JavaScript , translating the user interface, and managing site security.
Understanding how search engines work in SEO: Search Engine Optimization Getting Started
In SEO: Search Engine Optimization Getting Started, author Jill Whalen explains the importance of site rankings and why search engine optimization is necessary for increasing web site traffic. The course covers choosing the best keywords, performing keyword research, augmenting keywords with search-friendly site architecture, creating social media networking strategies, and measuring the success of an SEO campaign.
lynda.com tutorial | Create an Online Portfolio with WordPress—Welcome
Watch more at www.lynda.com Create an Online Portfolio with WordPress shows how to build an advanced portfolio site that showcases various types of content using the free open-source application WordPress. Author Morten Rand-Hendriksen demonstrates creating custom post types, differentiating and classifying content with custom taxonomies, and working with custom post templates. The course also shows how to embed YouTube videos, build index pages, display the latest posts from different custom post types, and hook custom post types into separate themes.