Joomla CCK 8.1 Update

joomla cck update

Summary added in component:

  • 01. Added possibility to add meta data to Instances.
  • 02. Added possibility to add meta information to categories.
  • 03. Changed SEF URL construction system.
  • 04. Changed XML import/export. (Pro version only).
  • 05. Added CSV import/export. (Pro version only).
  • 06. Added "Action Button" field.
  • 07. Added Joomla 5 support.
  • 08. Added PHP 8.2 support.
  • 09. Bugfix.

Added meta data to Instances

Instance in Joomla CCK is just any type of content: Article, Book, Car, Product and other. The Meta data of the instance is the short description of Instance content. It provides a summary of a webpage's content, making webpage content valuable for search engines (Google, Yahoo etc.), browsers, and other applications. Meta Data is important for SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

Now you can add Meta Title, Meta Description and Meta Keywords for any Instance.

Admin → Components → CCK → Instance → Any Instance Edit.

joomla cck instance meta data

Added meta information for Categories

Meta information of Category is the context of Category webpage content. This meta data - same as for Instances - but only for category.

Now you can add Meta Title, Meta Description and Meta Keywords for any category.

Admin → Components → CCK → Categories → Any Category edit.

joomla cck category meta information

Changed SEF URL construction system

Now all URLs are fully SEF (Search Engine Friendly).

SEF URLs are designed to be more human-readable and user-friendly. Standard URLs often include parameters, file extensions, and other elements that may not be user-friendly. SEF URLs are crafted to be more readable and descriptive, making them easier for users to understand.

Example of a non SEF URL:

https://www.website.com/index.html?page=about-us

Example of a SEF URL:

https://www.website.com/about-us

XML import/export. (Pro version only)

New XML import/export features. Now you can quickly import or export any information in multiple formats. Read more about Joomla CCK Import. Or about Joomla CCK Export.

CSV import/export. (Pro version only)

New CSV import/export features. CVS (Comma Value Separate) - a very popular format for import/export data. Read more about Joomla CCK Import. Or about Joomla CCK Export.

Added "Action Button" field

This feature allows to create a forum directly on the website and manage any data on the frontend, fostering an interactive and user-friendly experience. Users can now edit, update, and organize data directly from the user interface, simplifying the entire workflow.

Read how to use Joomla CCK Action Button.

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