DJ-Commune WCAG. Installation from scratch

DJ-Commune WCAG. Installation from scratch

What is the djcomune-en-elements-V1.1.zip package?

It is a set of files that allows you to install a website based on the DJ-Electronics template from scratch or install it on an existing website

What's in the package?

In the package, you will find the following files:



images.zip:   contains all the illustrations used to build our demo site
DJ-Cummune - Settings.json: A special .json file containing all settings for Yootheme Pro along with main styles.
yootheme_djext.zip: This is a child template for Yootheme containing specific CSS styles, overrides, YOOtheme elements.



DJ-Commune - Leyouts,json: A special .json file for Yootheme Builder contains the most essential views (layouts) used on our demo site
djeventsgrid-1.1.zip: This is a Yootheme plugin designed by us. This plugin is related to the DJ-Events component. It displays events in the form of a grid and navigates by date and category.

What item do you need to download separately?

DJ-Events PRO: This is a Joomla component to help you create and edit events on your Joomla site. This is a convenient way to inform site visitors about events they should attend.

DJ-Events Integrator: This plugin provides deep integration between DJ-Events and Yootheme PRO, and will allow you to have all the features of Yootheme Website Builder with just a few clicks.

DJ-Accessibility : DJ-Accessibility is a plugin that helps to provide accessibility compliance with WCAG and ADA standards

DJ-WCAG-Improvement : This is a plugin that adds an aria-label for  YOOtheme elements.

Yootheme Pro: This is a third-party extension. Download them from https://yootheme.com/page-builder
Attention! Yootheme Page Builder is required for proper system operation, which must be purchased and downloaded from https://yootheme.com/page-builder. Yootheme Page Builder is a commercial component from a third party and cannot be bundled with our extensions due to proprietary rights.

Do we recommend any other components to use?

Yes. Of course, we have our favourite must-have kit from a third party. Consider installing these additional components:
Zoolander's Essential for Yootheme Pro:  https://www.zoolanders.com/essentials-for-yootheme-pro

How to install everything from scratch?

Step #1 Joomla installation 

Install Joomla! 4 downloaded from https://downloads.joomla.org/. If you already have your installation working, you can skip this step.

Step #2 Initial configuration

There are some necessary settings that you should make right after installation:

1. SEO:
In the global configuration, set:
- Site Meta Description
- Content Rights
-  Search Engine Friendly URLs - set  to "Yes."
-  Use URL Rewriting - set to "Yes" (don't forget to rename htaccess.txt to .htaccess)




2. Other settings according to your needs

Step #3 Installation and configuration of extensions

1. DJ-Events Joomla events component:

Download the latest version from https://dj-extensions.com/my-account/downloads/dj-events  and install it.
Configure the component according to your needs. The documentation available here will help -https://support.dj-extensions.com/portal/en/kb/extensions/dj-events
- configure the component according to your needs
- add an API key for Google Maps
- add your categories
- add some events and locations


Add a menu item that will lead to the event list. To do this, select the menu tab on your dashboard. Select a menu - e.g. Main menu. Then create a new menu item by clicking the green button "New" Now you enter the name of the menu and select the type of menu item - DJ-Events / Events Listing View



2. Yootheme PRO: 
Download from https://yootheme.com/page-builder and install like a regular extension. Remember that this is an add-on from a third party, and you need to buy a license from them. There is a wealth of documentation available for Yootheme PRO on their website - https://yootheme.com/support/yootheme-pro/joomla/introduction. You can handle this web builder.

3. DJ-Events Integrator:
Creating event views and single event views has never been easier. Thanks to our integrator and builder Yootheme PRO you will create unique views for a list of events or for a single event in just a few minutes.
Download the latest version of the integrator from https://dj-extensions.com/my-account/downloads/dj-events_integrator  and install it as a regular extension

4. DJ-EventsGrid: This plugin adds events grid element to the Yootheme builder. The element was designed for our quickstarts and is delivered with the package. You can use it, e.g. on the on the website and show your company's history. Install djeventsgrid-1.1.zip like a standard extension, and then activate the plugin. 



This item allows you to display your events as a grid navigating by date and category



5. DJ-Accessibility:
Adds tools to help people with disabilities navigate and operate the site
Download the latest version of the integrator from https://dj-extensions.com/my-account/downloads/dj-accessibility  and install it as a regular extension
Go to plugins and activate it.  Then go to the modules and activate the DJ-Accessibility module. Set it on toolbar-left position and make it active for all pages of your website.




6. DJ-WCAG-Improvement:
This plugin that adds an aria-label for  Yootheme elements.
Download the latest version of the integrator from https://dj-extensions.com/my-account/downloads/dj-wcag-improvement  and install it as a regular extension


Step #4 Yootheme Builder Configuration

1. Images:

If you like pictures from our quickstart, extract the images.zip archive and copy everything via FTP to the images directory on your Joomla installation

2.  Child Theme:
Unpack the 'yootheme_djex.zip' file and transfer the whole folder via FTP to the 'templates' folder in your Joomla! Installation. You can change the _djext in the directory name to your own. You can learn more about child themes from the Yootheme documentation https://yootheme.com/support/yootheme-pro/joomla/developers-child-themes

3. Default template: Set Yootheme as your default template. 
Go to the System tab and select Site Template Styles from the Templates section



Then set Yootheme as the default template



4. Basic builder configuration 
In your Home Dashboard, select Yootheme in the 3rd Party section


5 Base style:
Set the "Matthew Taylor" theme as the base style. To do this, go to the "Styles" tab and select the "Matthew Taylor" theme




6. Recover template settings from a JSON file:
Go to "Settings" / "Advanced", then scroll the Yootheme toolbar to the bottom and select "Import Settings"
Click and select - DJ-Commune - Settings.json from the disk on your computer 



After loading the settings, save them. Builder now needs to refresh its cache, close it and reopen it.

7. Child Theme:
Go to "Settings" / "Advanced" and select the child theme. Save the settings




8.  Set up the menu 
Close the web builder. Make sure your default start menu leads to a single article. If not, change it to SIngle Article and attach an article (create it if necessary)



Then go to a builder, go to the "Menus" tab and set your menu to Navbar and save it.



Do the same for the "Mobile Dialog Position" item. Use the mobile preview to make sure everything is ok. If so, save it.



9. Loading layouts:
Go back to the Yootheme main menu and select the "Builder" tab. Then click the "Library" button
On the "Library" select the "My layout" tab and click the "Upload Layout" button. 



Now you have your view library imported




10. Set up pages:
Try to set up your home page now. Select a home from the menu and then go to the library in the builder. Now select the appropriate layout - "DJCommune Homepage" and click.
Now you have a start page, just like in our demo.



12. Set up events page:
Go to the website modules and then add and activate mods for DJ-Events



If you have previously introduced events, go to the menu item for the events and configure the menu for the dj-events go to the menu item "Events".
Your website is not looking excellent right now. But you can quickly correct it in the following steps.
Go to the "templates" tab in the main builder menu and click the "New Template" button. Name this template e.g. "Events List". Then click the "Save" button



Now you can create a new template by clicking the "Builder" button



As you did on the home page, go to the library and select the layout that suits this page. Try DJ-Commune - Events. 
The Layout will load, and you will see a beautifully formatted events listing page. Save it.




If you don't see the search and tags modules, you need to set them on the appropriate yootheme elements



Click on the module element and insert the appropriate module from the list


Then click on any event item. 
As you can see, the situation is similar. You need to create a template for the sigle event.



Go to the "templates" tab in the main builder menu and click the "New Template" button. Name this template e.g. "Single Event". Then click the "Save" button 



Then go to "Single Event" by clicking the "Builder" button
And choose the proper layout from the library - "DJElectronics Products - Single product."
The event page is also ready and looks great



Using ready-made layouts, you will build other subpages. Of course, you can modify the views as you wish. You can create layouts on regular articles or page templates depending on the context you are in at the moment. Yootheme and DJ-Events Integrator documentation will be helpful in this.


Advice
It is a good practice to have a complete quickstart copy somewhere else, allowing you to see the different settings used there.

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