Template lacks module positions
I am using a template (purchased) that has VERY few module
positions. It does not have one where I need it.
I want to add the imagerotator/slideshow to the main, upper part of
the content area.
Can I put the imagerotator into the main content area of an article
somehow? Like via the source code?
http://176publisez.simplweb.com/home
I really appreciate your help --- THANK YOU!
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Support Staff 2 Posted by barrie on 01 Feb, 2011 08:14 PM
Hi Judith
Yes, this is pretty easy, I use this all the time
http://docs.joomla.org/How_do_you_put_a_module_inside_an_article%3F
Barrie
3 Posted by Judith ONeill on 01 Feb, 2011 08:44 PM
That works great, thanks. You always have the answers! I can't thank you enough.
Judy
Support Staff 4 Posted by barrie on 01 Feb, 2011 09:44 PM
Welcome to Simplweb :)
Barrie
5 Posted by Judith ONeill on 02 Feb, 2011 01:24 AM
Hi Barrie,
This drop down menu module came with the template that I purchased. It adds some specialness to it! Can you install this into the modules folder?
It is for site:
http://176publisez.simplweb.com/
Thanks,
Judy
Support Staff 6 Posted by barrie on 02 Feb, 2011 04:27 PM
Unfortunately, we can't install extensions
Barrie
7 Posted by Judith ONeill on 02 Feb, 2011 04:47 PM
Can you explain why this menu requires an extension for it to function in it's fancy way?
Is there a way to add some finesse to this? Right now it is very plain styling. Can you point me to a tutorial so that I could edit the style of this somehow? Maybe change the font, add rules or arrows, rollover effects.
I am working very hard on this site to make it exactly what my client wants... she's a possible prospect for more book/author sites.
Judy
Support Staff 8 Posted by barrie on 02 Feb, 2011 05:07 PM
Many template designers are lazy and use extensions with Javascript to
do menus instead of careful CSS.
What is the URL of the vendor's demo of the template?
Barrie
9 Posted by Judith ONeill on 02 Feb, 2011 05:14 PM
http://www.templatehelp.com/preset/pr_preview.php?i=29522&pr_code=7q85772a0lkYu445RCRj7Z6HQa36X3
Support Staff 10 Posted by barrie on 02 Feb, 2011 06:22 PM
Well... that menu is Javascipt driven... which means its going to be
poorly indexed by Google. Pure CSS menus are much better for SEO.
Something like
http://demotemplates.joomlashack.com/cloud9/
http://demotemplates.joomlashack.com/impacto/
Have these pure CSS menu techniques.
If you want to use that menu/template, you'll have to mess around with
the CSS of it to get it how you want it.
What exactly is attracting you to this template?
Barrie
11 Posted by Judith ONeill on 02 Feb, 2011 06:43 PM
The template was chosen by my client and I lack the experience in separating good from bad in templates!
Where can I get info/help with the CSS for the menu?
Support Staff 12 Posted by barrie on 02 Feb, 2011 07:29 PM
I am not too sure who could help you rebuild that menu. It would
probably cost $300-500 to do so.
Perhaps you can explain to the client the issue with Google indexing
and SEO and see if they reconsider.
I'd also recommend Joomlashack as a starting place for showing
templates to clients, then Joomlapraise. Both have strong SEO
foundations and are easy to customize.
Barrie
13 Posted by Judith ONeill on 02 Feb, 2011 07:50 PM
I will seriously consider a new template.
Can you direct me to a tutorial for css editing instructions?
Support Staff 14 Posted by barrie on 02 Feb, 2011 08:08 PM
This is the best resource
http://htmldog.com/articles/suckerfish/dropdowns/
Barrie
15 Posted by Luis on 10 Mar, 2011 03:22 PM
Hi Judith ONeill, how could I set up the dropdown menu in an horizontal way?. I´ve just installed the file that you have shared and my website looks like this:
http://www.carismaviajes.com/web
I´m having serious problems with dropdown menus. I have installed over 7 or 8 different modules. Could anyone please share a URL with a good module to set up an horizontal dropdown Menu?
barrie closed this discussion on 10 Mar, 2011 04:50 PM.
Judith ONeill re-opened this discussion on 22 May, 2011 12:02 AM
16 Posted by Judith ONeill on 22 May, 2011 12:02 AM
Sites are down.
Support Staff 17 Posted by Dawn Russell on 22 May, 2011 12:08 AM
Hello,
Which site is down? I just checked a number of different Simplweb sites and they are up and running.
Thanks,
Dawn
18 Posted by Judith ONeill on 22 May, 2011 12:16 AM
They are all back up now. It was just a hiccup, I guess! Sorry to sound the alarm.
Support Staff 19 Posted by Dawn Russell on 22 May, 2011 12:17 AM
No Need to apologize, I'd rather know right away then wait on it.
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Dawn Russell
Support Specialist
Simplweb