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Joomla! ExtensionDirectory
Sander Potjer@sanderpotjer
www.sanderpotjer.nl
Who is Sander Potjer?• Co-founder of JoomlaCommunity.eu
• Organizer Joomla!Days Netherlands
• Organizer Joomla! User Groups in The Netherlands
• Joomla Community Leadership Team (CLT) member
• Company: Sander Potjer Webdevelopment
• E-mail: [email protected]
Joomla Extensions Directory (JED) stats• Launched March 2006
• Most popular Joomla subsite
• +/- 3,000,000 visitors each month
Joomla Extensions Directory (JED) stats• Launched March 2006
• Most popular Joomla subsite
• +/- 3,000,000 visitors each month
• 8,193 Joomla extensions (Sep 23, 2011)free: 5,434 (67%)commercial: 2,732 (33%)
• 150-250 new extensions each month
8,194 extensions
= 2,434 meter(1 extension per A4 paper)
= 7,985 feet(Sander, we’re in the UK)
How to prevent getting lost?
Browse via Directory Menu
Browse via Directory Menu
http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla!_Extension_Directory_FAQs
New ExtensionsRecently added new extensions
Browse via Directory Menu
http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla!_Extension_Directory_FAQs
Recently UpdatedExtensions that are updated with a new version
Browse via Directory Menu
http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla!_Extension_Directory_FAQs
Most FavoredExtensions that added to user favorites the most
Browse via Directory Menu
http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla!_Extension_Directory_FAQs
Editor’s PicksExtension selected by the JED Editors
Browse via Directory Menu
http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla!_Extension_Directory_FAQs
Popular ExtensionsExtensions with the highest view of all time are listed in Popular Extensions.
Browse via Directory Menu
http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla!_Extension_Directory_FAQs
Most RatedExtensions with the highest number of votes
Browse via Directory Menu
http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla!_Extension_Directory_FAQs
Top RatedAn extension has to have at least 15 votes to be eligible to be listed as Top Rated Extension.
Browse via Directory Menu
http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla!_Extension_Directory_FAQs
Most ReviewedExtensions with the highest number of reviews are listed in Most Reviewed.
Browse via Directory Menu
http://docs.joomla.org/Joomla!_Extension_Directory_FAQs
1.6 CompatibleExtensions that are 1.6 compatible
Browse Extensions by Categories
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions
Browse Extensions by Categories
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/access-a-security
Browse Extensions by Categories
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/access-a-security
Search via JED
http://extensions.joomla.org/search
Search via JED
http://extensions.joomla.org/search
Search via Google
Ask your local JUG
http://community.joomla.org/user-groups.html
How to select the extension for your situation?
Joomla Version
ORJoomla! 1.5 Joomla! 1.7
Joomla Version
OR
End of Life: April 2012 End of Life: February 2012
Joomla! 1.5 Joomla! 1.7
Joomla Version
OR
End of Life: April 2012 End of Life: February 2012
Joomla! 2.5
UPGRADE
Joomla! 1.5 Joomla! 1.7
Release: January 2012End of Life: November 2013
Joomla Version
http://www.joomlacommunity.eu/infographic-joomla-development-strategy-en
Extension Type
Extension Type
http://docs.joomla.org/Extension_types_(general_definitions)
Extension Type
http://extensions.joomla.org/help2?showall=1
• Component
• Module
• Plugin
• Language
• Tool
• Special
Free or Commercial?
Last Update date
Vulnerable Extensions List
http://docs.joomla.org/Vulnerable_Extensions_List
User Rating & Reviews
Check the Demo (if available)
Check the Support
Check the Documentation
Check the Developer
Check the Website
What do you need?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajc1/4663140532/
Connect with other Extensions?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/not-so-much/36402658/in/photostream/
Design not that always important!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nairoozdotcom/3161725377/
Check the Code
http://www.flickr.com/photos/horiavarlan/4273913966/in/photostream/
General Tips
Always Test an Extension• Install on a local server
• Test the extension
• Check the code (no hidden links?)
• Uninstall on a local server
Backup first• Always backup your Website before installing
• Great tool: Akeeba Backup
• Download your Backup
• Test your Backup
Keep your site clean• Not using an Extension anymore?
• Uninstall Extension
• Check if any files left on Server
• Disable Core Extension not in use
World Record Installed J! Extensions• Do not try to beat the World Record, not needed
• Do not use an Extension for each specific wish
• Many can be done with template overrides, invest time in this to find out how it works
• Keep it clean!! (yes, again)
• You may want to upgrade in the future...
Create your favorites list• Try to find extension you like
• Become the expert in them
• Easier to use them, more flexible
• Easier to keep up to date
• Subscribe to RSS feed
Don’t forget to Give Back• Report bugs
• Translate Extension in your language
• Give your feedback/suggestions
• Vote/Post a review in the JED
• Write an article/blog post
• Share your tweaks/improved code
(JED) News• Redesign of JED
(JED) News• Redesign of JED
(http://bit.ly/jedredesign)
(JED) News• Redesign of JED
(http://bit.ly/jedredesign)
• Paid Premium Listings(http://www.slideshare.net/mattlipscombdesign/jed-2-0premiumfeaturesbetterux)
(JED) News• Redesign of JED
(http://bit.ly/jedredesign)
• Paid Premium Listings(http://www.slideshare.net/mattlipscombdesign/jed-2-0premiumfeaturesbetterux)
• Launch of Joomla Template Directory (JTD)(http://community.joomla.org/blogs/community/1499-sneak-a-peek.html)
(JED) News• Redesign of JED
(http://bit.ly/jedredesign)
• Paid Premium Listings(http://www.slideshare.net/mattlipscombdesign/jed-2-0premiumfeaturesbetterux)
• Launch of Joomla Template Directory (JTD)(http://community.joomla.org/blogs/community/1499-sneak-a-peek.html)
• Redesign of Joomla.org
Join the JED team?• New team members always welcome
• Current team & info: http://extensions.joomla.org/help2/30
• Application form: http://extensions.joomla.org/component/breezingforms/?ff_form=17&ff_page=1
• http://www.slideshare.net/sanderpotjer
Thank you!