donleone
4/8/2014 5:11 pm
Originally inspired by this former thread started of mine,
in search of the ideal Integrated Working Environment:
http://www.outlinersoftware.com/topics/viewt/5346/
and now concluding the series, with an adventures exploration of Joomla
as possibly THE candidate for the maximum flexibility & extend-ability
of any software/platform available today - and how it could be used
from an Outliner's Perspective.
So get ready for a Screenshot/Demo clicking ride,
of some of the best existing extensions for Joomla today.
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The BIG Joomla Advantages
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- you can work fully OFF-line OR fully ON-line
(as you like, if you install it offline on your desktop)
- over 7000 Extensions/Modules/Plugins so you can
in so many ways extend your Working Environment
(see all categories at http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions
- fully Free Open Source, with hundreds of FREE extensions,
and hundreds of very low-priced, but good quality add-ins.
- You can work from the Front End or Back End
with the Front-end Module editing especially being expanded
with newest Joomla 3.3+ release, while working backend
can also have its advantages depending on
what apps you choose to add & work with.
- ability to ATTACH & STORE FILES internally
(into articles, folders, modules, and so many ways)
- you can EMBED ANY MODULE CONTENT into another MODULE's content!
(via simple module-loading plugins OR triggered pop-ups OR sliding tab-bars)
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The best hand-picked EXTENSIONS from an Outliner Perspective
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- how about a DOCUMENT/FILE MANAGEMENT (aka. a 2-pane Tree style + Search module) ?
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then consider these best DMS + HELPDESK Extensions demos:
ProFiles (http://www.mooj.org/en/extensions/components/profiles-joomla-web-file-manager/profiles-screenshots.html
DOCman (http://www.joomlatools.com/extensions/docman/overview?utm_source=jed&utm_medium=link&utm_content=homepage&utm_campaign=docman
FILEman (http://www.joomlatools.com/extensions/fileman/overview
Seblod (http://www.seblod.com
Pages & Items (http://www.pages-and-items.com/extensions/pages-and-items
COBALT (http://www.mintjoomla.com/joomla-components/cobalt.html
Tickets (http://joocode.com/tickets.html
Beesto (http://www.beesto.com/index.php/extensions/17-beestohelpdesk/65-screenshots
Mosets Tree (http://demo.mosetstree.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_mtree
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- how about a COLLAPSIBLE ACCORDION (aka. 1-pane outlining) module?
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then consider these best FAQ Extensions demos:
JExtn FAQ (http://joomla-faq-demo.jextn.com/
Minitek FAQ (http://demo.minitek.gr/joomla-extensions/faq-book-pro
FAQ Plugin (http://demo.greatjoomla.com/faq-plugin.html
HM FAQ (http://www.demo.joomlaextensions.co.in/hm-faq.html
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- how about a TASK MANAGEMENT module?
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then consider these best PROJECT MANAGEMENT Extensions demos:
ProjectFORK (http://projectfork.net/
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- how about a WORD PROCCESOR module?
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then consider these best EDITOR Extensions demos:
CKE Editor (with in-line editing even) http://ckeditor.com/demo#full + http://ckeditor.com/demo#inline
JCE Editor (with better tables) (https://www.joomlacontenteditor.net/images/stories/products/editor/editor_screenshot.png
JCK Editor (http://www.howtoeditjoomla.com/playground
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- how about a SPREADSHEET module?
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then consider these best BACKUP Extensions demos:
ARI Docs Viewer (can display Excel / Word / PowerPoint etc etc. (http://www.demo2.ari-soft.com/joomla-documents-viewer.html
ARI Data Tables (http://www.demo2.ari-soft.com/joomla-data-tables.html
Google Spreadsheet/Docs Embed Plugin (http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/google_docs_vw/
List Manager (with filtering) (http://demo.moonsoft.es/demo25/index.php/list-manager
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- how about a CALENDAR module?
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then consider these best CALENDER Extensions demos:
JEvents (http://www.jevents.net/products-new/jevents/jevents-teasers
Scheduler (http://www.dhtmlx.com/docs/products/dhtmlxScheduler/index.shtml
JCal Pro (http://www.thejoomlacalendar.com/
Calendar for Joomla (http://www.joomlacalendars.com/
Google Calendar (http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/calendars-a-events/events/events-calendars/19869
Jtag Calender (http://www.demo.joomlatag.com/calendar-demo2.0/index.php/component/jtagcalendar/
Noo Timeline (http://demos.nootheme.com/extensions/index.php/noo-timeline
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- how about a PHOTO MANAGEMENT module?
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then consider these best GALLERY Extensions demos:
DROP Pics (http://www.demo-joomunited.com/droppics/video-screenshots
Unite Gallery (http://www.unitecms.net/joomla-extensions/unite-responsive-tile-gallery/metro-demo
FW Gallery (http://gallery.fastw3b.net/demo.html
Event Gallery (http://www.svenbluege.de/pictures
CSS Gallery (ultra fast!) (http://www.bretteleben.de/lang-en/joomla/css-gallery.html
Picasa/Flickr Gallery (http://www.oopstouch.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34&Itemid=310
J2 Gallery (http://2joomla.net/joomla-extensions/2j-gallery/2j-gallery-cars-demo
Extro Gallery (http://demo.extro-media.de/en/responsive-joomla-extensions-en/responsive-gallery
Wall Gallery (http://www.extensioncook.com/wall-gallery.html
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- how about a PHOTO EDITING module?
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then consider these best GALLERY Extensions demos:
JPhotoEditor (http://www.predweb.com/index.php/en/demos/photo-editor
K2 Online Image editor (http://y-designs.com/support/tutorials/joomla-k2-online-image-editor-preparing-images-for-the-web.html#.U0PggVeI0RY
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- how about a AUTOMATIC FULL-BACKUP module?
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then consider these best BACKUP Extensions demos:
Akeeba Backup (https://www.akeebabackup.com/products/akeeba-backup.html
JCloud Backup (http://www.bhartiy.com/downloads/joomla-cloud-backup.html
Comcure Joomla Extension Backup (https://www.comcure.com/how-it-works.html
XCloner (http://www.xcloner.com/about/
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- how about some POWER SEARCH/FILTER modules ?
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then consider these best SEARCH & FILTER Extensions demos:
GRID Search (http://www.gridsearch.me/
ContentFilter Responsive (right below the category-pics can be filtered by the links above clicking) (http://j3x.codextension.com/
Universal LiveAjax Search (http://master.demo.offlajn.com/demo.html#universal_ajaxlivesearch
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- how about some TAGGING modules ?
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then consider these best TAG Extensions demos:
PowerTags for Joomla (http://joomla.itopen.it/
EasyTag Cloud (http://www.joomlatonight.com/demos/easytagcloud.html
Tag Transform (http://demo-joomunited.com/tag-transform
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- how about a CHART DASHBOARD module ?
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then consider these best CHARTS Extensions demos:
Content Statistics (http://www.joomlathat.com/demo/content-statistics
HexChart (http://www.hexdemo.com/demo/hexsys-google-chart-pro-module
Zoo Mods Charts (http://demo.zoomodsplus.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=131
Fusion Charts (http://joomla25.demo.artio.cz/en/pie-chart/fusion-charts/pie-2d-and-3d-charts
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- how about a CUSTOM SLIDING MENU / TOOLBAR module ?
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then consider these best NAVIGATION Extensions demos:
BACKEND:
PowerAdmin (http://www.joomlashine.com/joomla-extensions/jsn-poweradmin-joomla-admin-extension.html
Extend Admin Menu (http://joomlamenus.com/
Tabs (http://codeboxr.com/product/admin-power-menu-for-joomla
FRONTEND:
- Accordion Style
Unite Accordion (http://www.unitecms.net/joomla-extensions/unite-accordion-menu/unite-accordion-menu-demo
Accordion Menu (http://www.nextendweb.com/demo/accordionmenu/
Cinch Menu (http://prosper.pixelpointcreative.com/features/cinch-menu.html
- Tree Style
Tree Menu (http://www.demo.contona.com/tree-menu
Vina TreeView (http://extensions.vinagecko.com/?extension=treeview_menus
TreeView for Content (http://extensions.vinagecko.com/?extension=treeview_content
- Drilldown Style
VTEM Drilldown Menu (http://vtem.net/vtem_ex/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=92&Itemid=378
Unite Responsive (http://unitecms.net/joomla-extensions/unite-responsive-menu/unite-responsive-menu-demo
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- OTHER HANDY TOOLS
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SideTabs Popup (http://www.perfect-web.co/joomla/popup-box-with-embedded-article-module-iframe
Infinte Scroller (http://extensions.styleware.eu/infinity-scroller#page-2
Org Chart (http://demo.artetics.com/index.php?option=com_artorgchart&view=orgchart&Itemid=172
Sticky Notes (http://freestyle-joomla.com/products/utilities/notices#screenshots
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FINAL JOOMLA TIPS & TUTORIAL LINKS
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FREE Joomla Video Tutorials
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http://www.siteground.com/tutorials/joomla-video/build-joomla3-site/
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0w1OO0UFKLbXeeQmJSzQ0ihrdQm5XyZD
http://www.buildajoomlawebsite.com/
http://www.sparksarts.com/joomla-video-tutorials.html
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How to OFF-line Set-up Joomla
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http://etuts.org/how-to-install-joomla-offline-on-local-computer/
And these are JUST the best selected EXTENTIONS,
not even mentioning the native-integrated ability
to via IFrame html embed ANY Web-site Address,
into ANY article, and thus be able to on top of this all
launch ANY online app you can think of!
and if you add into this all
a multiple windows browser (MDI)
or a good windows splitting program
in which you can also SAVE workspaces
(and best short-cut them like CRTL+1 / CTRL+2 etc.)
you'll have a level of flexibility & extend-ability
that truly no other cms/sotware/platform can come close to,
since Joomla has the most extentions of all.
But again, just something to ponder,
no need to change your entire way
at once, but sure a worth considering.
Greetings!