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In this article, we're going to show you how to add the «reading time» feature to your website, which will allow visitors to estimate how long it takes to read each article. We will install and configure two free extensions: one of them is suitable for almost any version of Joomla, and the other is specially designed for use with the YOOtheme Pro builder.
The annual CMS Critic Awards recognized the best market players! Joomla has once again won the title of the best Open Source CMS, confirming its popularity among developers. What other systems were included in the list of winners? Let's find out who took the leading positions in the CMS world.
Cookies are not just text files, but an important tool for modern websites. They help to store authorization data, personalize content, and analyze user behavior. In this article, we will explore the technical aspects of cookies: from their types to their mechanisms. You will learn how they affect your online experience.
A hit counter is an important tool for analyzing the popularity of content. But what if you need to reset or change its value? Joomla does not allow you to edit the «Hits» field by default, but there are three effective ways: through the database (phpMyAdmin), automatic reset with the «Reset Hits» plugin, or installing the «Article Hits» plugin for manual configuration.
On October 15, 2024, the long-awaited update — Joomla 5.2 was released. This version of the CMS comes with a number of new features and improvements aimed at increasing performance and user convenience. In this article, we will examine the key points of the update and share tips on how to take advantage of the benefits of the new Joomla version.