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Joomla 2.5 Sample Data

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Joomla 2.5 Sample Data

When learning anything it is helpful to take a look at the finished product and work out how that was acheived rather than start from scratch. When installing Joomla, you can choose to include some sample data which comprises of preconfigured categories, articles, images, menu items, modules and components. With Joomla 2.5, you can choose from 3 sets of sample data, each with their own benefits. In the following video I take you through all three options to help you decide which option - if any - is best for you.

Recommended: this video was recorded in high definition. Use the video player controls below to change the resolution to either 720 or 1080 and then click the full screen icon at the right.

 

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Do you like starting with the sample data or do you prefer to start with an empty site? Comment below or vote in this poll.

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Mike Martin on Thursday, 08 November 2012 20:49

Richard
Thanks for the updated video, if I may give you some feedback, I think that it would be better to zoom in to the various areas, I could not see the written words.

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Richard Thanks for the updated video, if I may give you some feedback, I think that it would be better to zoom in to the various areas, I could not see the written words.
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Paul on Thursday, 08 November 2012 21:28

Hi Richard,

As usual, Nice Job!
Increased resolution certainly helps with my ailing eyesight! Usual slick, professional offering, keep up the good work!

Paul.

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Hi Richard, As usual, Nice Job! Increased resolution certainly helps with my ailing eyesight! Usual slick, professional offering, keep up the good work! Paul.
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Zodiac on Friday, 09 November 2012 04:44

Hi Richard...I hope today finds you well?
I have just purchased a 12 Month Cloudaccess account...and one of my first tasks, and on the instruction of Bernie, I deleted all the existing sample data within the template. I just prefer to start from scratch and learn from my own mistakes.

Take care....

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Hi Richard...I hope today finds you well? I have just purchased a 12 Month Cloudaccess account...and one of my first tasks, and on the instruction of Bernie, I deleted all the existing sample data within the template. I just prefer to start from scratch and learn from my own mistakes. Take care....
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shahed on Thursday, 06 December 2012 11:53

could pleas heeelpe me !!!???
while am trying to build a website by a templets there is an errors appear its like this



Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 114

Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::getImage() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 115

Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 116

Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 114

Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::getImage() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 115

Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 116

Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 114

Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::getImage() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 115

Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 116

i will be so glad if you can help me

thank you

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could pleas heeelpe me !!!??? while am trying to build a website by a templets there is an errors appear its like this Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 114 Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::getImage() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 115 Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 116 Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 114 Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::getImage() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 115 Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 116 Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 114 Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::getImage() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 115 Strict Standards: Non-static method modFSSP1Helper::cText() should not be called statically in C:\xampp\htdocs\modules\mod_freeslider_sp1\helper.php on line 116 i will be so glad if you can help me thank you
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Richard Pearce on Monday, 10 December 2012 16:53

Global Configuration --> Server --> Error Reporting --> None

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Global Configuration --> Server --> Error Reporting --> None
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Mike Martin on Monday, 10 December 2012 19:24

Muhamed
I assume that you doing this all off-line, this isn't something that I tend to do but other do, so someone like Ian should be able to help you.

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Muhamed I assume that you doing this all off-line, this isn't something that I tend to do but other do, so someone like Ian should be able to help you.
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Mike Martin on Monday, 10 December 2012 19:27

Muhamed
It is me again, I have noticed that you have asked this question via Richard's Blog. It maybe better to ask the question via the forum.

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Muhamed It is me again, I have noticed that you have asked this question via Richard's Blog. It maybe better to ask the question via the forum.
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