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Build a Profitable Directory Website With Joomla

Name: Build a Profitable Directory Website With Joomla
Rating: 4.1 (10 reviews)

Build Your Own Directory Website That Allows People To Submit Their Ads For Free or Charge Them A Fee. You're in control

Created byMathew Tamin

Last updated 11/2016

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Learn how to create a directory website with Joomla.
Integrate what they've learned to their existing Joomla website

Course content

4 sections • 29 lectures • 1h 15m total length

Please read this before you start0:39
This courses teaches you everything you need to know to build a solid classifieds website. There's a section for users to manage their listings.
Installing Joomla Using The Cpanel "quickinstall" button4:33
Understand What Module Positions Are And How To Use Them6:29
Learn how Moggi positions, or module positions, let you place text, videos, and links in Joomla template regions such as the right-hand column, using the position map and template manager.
Complete Overview of Extensions And How They Extend Your Website2:15
Installing JCE Editor Componen To Edit And Submit Listings0:58
Install the JCE editor component in Joomla, set it as the default editor through global configuration, replacing TinyMCE for the entire site to enable flexible content editing.
How to Install RS Directory2:35
Install the RS Directory Joomla component by uploading and installing the package via extensions manager, then add and publish the PayPal and search plugins, configuring PayPal details for orders.
Learn All Of The Features Your Site Has And How To Use Each One Fully10:16
Adding Categories For Users To Choose Where To Submit Listing0:49
Adding Credit Packages For Users To Purchase In Order To Submit Their Listings1:33
Download and install the the plugin below to accept payment from Paypal.

Creating Custom Forms For People To Use When Submitting Listings5:37
Here is the html codes used to create the custom fields. Keep in mind that you can create your own.
Adding Form Fields To Each Category5:13
Configure form fields for each category in a Joomla directory, adding dropdowns and checkboxes for 2G/3G networks, sim type, and dimensions, with validation and credit settings.
Adding Thumbnails Next To Each Category On The Frontend0:53
Learn how to add thumbnails to categories on the frontend, select images from your computer, and display a small thumbnail next to each category in Joomla.
Creating Frontend Menus Used To Navigate The Site3:26
Adding a Search Options For Users To Easily Find What They Are Looking For2:38
In order to add the search function, you need to download the "Plg Rsdirectorysearch" plugin below.
Connecting Your Forms To Categories For Easy Listing0:43
Connect your Joomla forms to categories by selecting real estate in the categories menu and using the drop-down in the right corner; repeat for all categories, then start adding items.
Adding Listing On The Backend As An Admin3:02
Add listings in the backend as an admin for a Joomla directory, configuring manufacturer dependencies and category, enter item details and thumbnails for front-end display.

Removing or Replacing Images On The Home Page1:49
Removing Frontend Modules That You Don't Need To Make Space For What You Do Need0:39
Adding Credits View So Users Can See How Many Credits They Have Left2:43
Adding a Carousel Slider On The Site To Showcase Featured Listings3:11
Adding a New Listing To Show All New Listings Automatically Once Submitted1:33
Automatically display the newest listings in the right-hand section as items are submitted, by selecting categories and setting the position to 7 with thumbnails, titles, and prices on all pages.
Adding a Listing Search So People Can Search The Site1:24
Add a top search module to a Joomla classifieds site, letting users type queries and search within a category on all pages, then submit results.
Adding a Popular Entries Section To Showcase Popular Listings1:31
Showing Top Rating Entries Submitted By Users1:34
Adding a Section To Show Recently Visited Listings1:27
Two Options You Can Use To Showcase Products And Text On The Home Page3:17
Changing The Carousel Position So That It Stands Alone0:58

Requirements

Student will need to install Joomla through their cpanel. All other material used in the course is provided.

Description

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BUILD AN EXCELLENT DIRECTORY WEBSITE WITH FULL CONTROL OVER WHAT USERS CAN SUBMIT.

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Business are always looking for online directories to submit their business, products, etc. This is a multi-million dollar industry and it continues to grow.

This courses teaches you how to build your own business directory from the ground up WITHOUT being a coding expert. All you do is follow along my step by step instruction to get it done. It's as simple as watching my screen and copying what I do.

Once your directory site is up, you have two options:

Option 1 - Make it free

People can submit their listings on your website for absolutely nothing.

Option 2 - Charge a fee

Charge a small...or large fee for people to submit their listing on your website.

Hiring a web designer to create a directory website like the one you're going to learn how to create will easily cost you $1,000's of dollars. You can use that money to spend on something else.

Features Includes:

Unlimited custom fields and forms

You will be able to create custom fields and form type for any type of listing you want to create.

Monetize your website

Make money by charging people a fee to submit their listing on your site.

Reports, ratings & reviews

Users will be able to write reviews, report fraudulent posts, and rate all entries.

Extensive configuration options

The ability to configure the options are endless. You can do some amazing configuration without having to write a bunch of codes.

Set up emails that will be sent when the entry has been submitted, published, unpublished or deleted.

And so much more

At the end of this course, you will be able to create a full functioning classifieds website. You can make it local or global. The choice is yours.

How do I sign up?

Click on the 'Take this course" button at the top corner of this page...that's it!

Who this course is for:

This course is meant for entrepreneurs or businesses that want to create a directory that allows people to post ads. If you have an existing website, you can easily integrate this on it.

Build a Profitable Directory Website With Joomla

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Getting Setup9 lectures • 30min

Backend Work7 lectures • 22min

The Frontend11 lectures • 20min

Conclusion2 lectures • 4min

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