Skip to content

{ Tag Archives } tutorials


Using Module Positions for More Than One Module

Modules can be displayed conditionally through the use of PHP in your Mambo templates. In this tutorial we look at how to put more than one module in a module position and how to use this module position to display a different module on different pages of your Mambo web site.

Also tagged ,

Intro Text and Main Text

Content items can be split into two parts: the 'Intro Text', and the 'Main Text'. This is useful for displaying a summary, excerpt or abstract on your front page with a link to read more. However if Intro Text is used incorrectly it can also result in duplicate content issues. This tutorial explains the difference between Intro Text and Main Text (also called 'fulltext' by Joomla!) and how to use it to enhance your visitors experience without penalising your site with search engines.

Also tagged , , , ,

Use CSS Shorthand to Reduce File Size

CSS shorthand is well worth mastering. Not only does the use of CSS shorthand make cascading style sheets easier to read and work with, but it also reduces file size which helps improve performance of a web site. In this tutorial you will find practical examples of CSS shorthand and clear explanations to help you learn how to apply it.

Also tagged , ,