How to create a new content

Are you a newcomer and have no idea how to create a Basic Content? This A-Z tutorial is absolutely for you! This detailed guide will show you how and where to start when making Basic Content.

  1. Log in to the Administrator back-end.
  2. You can go to the Module Manager in the Control Panel: Content → Modules or Extensions  Modules

After that, click on the 'New' button in the toolbar to create a new Module Item, or select a Module by clicking the Module's Title or check the 'check box' and click on the Edit button.

Now you are free to add, edit, remove a basic content.


The screen contains options for naming the content, editing content and selecting parameters.

Select Type: You can choose a type you want to use

  • Image: You can choose an image and set a link for it.
  • HTML5 video: You can enter the path to your video file in mp4 format.
  • Youtube: You can enter the path to your youtube video.
  • Iframe: Use to display another web page in the box.
  • J!Banners: You can display Joomla banner in the box.
  • Custom HTML:You are free to add text or images or HTML in the box.

To save your work: Click the Save toolbar button to save your changes. A green message will indicate that the module has been successfully saved.