5 must have Joomla! extensions

Here’s a list of the top Joomla! extensions we recommend are install before letting your site loose on the web…

1. Akeeba Backup

Akeeba Backup– The biggest mistake you can make with your Joomla website is to assume that your web host is making regular backups (unless your website is hosted with KSO IT of course). Fear not though, with Akeeba Backup installed you can make backups of your website files and MySQL database and store them safe and sound. While the basic version is FREE, it’s worthwhile considering a paid subscription which includes features such as scheduled backups, backup to cloud storage (online) and including files that arn't part of your Joomla website.

2. RS Firewall

RS Firewall – Have you ever had your website hacked? It’s like coming home to find your house ransacked and the cat missing. RS Firewall includes a comprehensive suite of security measures including system checks, detailed system logs, the ability to lock your website down and blacklist IP addresses and much more.

3. sh404SEF

sh404SEF – The Swiss army knife of extensions. Use it to improve your search engine ranking, protect your website from common attacks and provide customised meaningful error pages.

4. OSOLCaptcha

OSOLCaptcha– This handy plugin adds CAPTCHA functionality to the default Joomla forms (e.g contact forms, member login forms and the like). CAPTCHA stands for “Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart." and is used to thwart spammers bent on misusing your website forms. Note: this plugin does not have an audio option and therefore may not meet your specific accessibility requirements.

5. JCE

JCE– While the standard WYSIWYG editor that comes with Joomla is more than capable, JCE adds a number of time saving and advanced features that make adding and formatting content much easier. The built in spellchecker, media manager and code highlighter are indispensable when getting your content ship shape.