What is iJoomla News Portal?

iJoomla News Portal turns your existing sections, categories and articles into a live news portal. Within minutes, you'll have a site similar to CNN's! Read More >>

What's the difference between iJoomla Magazine and iJoomla News Portal?

We get a lot of questions about iJoomla Magazine and the iJoomla News Portal. Some publishers are struggling to decide which component suits their site best.

These are two very different components that do very different things. It's important to make the right choice. Read More >>

I don't get it, why can't I just use Joomla, why do I need this news portal?

Joomla is great but is limited with what you can do with it. You can keep using core Joomla to display your news and it will still look a tad boring and more like a blog than CNN.

With our component you can have a truly dynamic news pages and with a complete style and layout control.

What do I need before I buy?

First, you will need a Joomla site, and permission to install components. If you're not sure you have that permission, ask your hosting service. You will also need basic knowledge of Joomla and at least a few content items.

Do I have to re-enter all my content in order to use it on the news portal?

No! iJoomla News Portal allows you to use your existing content. You won't need to re-enter any content. It will also add any new items automatically to your news portal.

Do I get free upgrades for life?

Yes! You will never have to pay for iJoomla News Portal again! You will enjoy a very dynamic component that keeps getting better and better. We aim to continuously improve iJoomla News Portal based on our customer ideas and feedback (and our own ideas of course). There is still a lot to do.

Does iJoomla News Portal come with other languages than English?

You can find quite a few language files on our languages forum. You can also submit your own translations there.

Do I need a special template to use iJoomla News Portal?

No, you can use any template with iJoomla News Portal. If you like the CNN look, you may want to choose a template that has a wide main area, but it's really a matter of preference. You can find a great collection of templates that would work great with iJoomla News Portal here.

Does iJoomla News Portal come with templates?

No, but it will work with any template you use or will use in the future. If you need a great template, take a look at this great list of templates.

Does iJoomla News Portal work with Mambo?

No, we don't support Mambo. We recommend you switch to Joomla, it is a better CMS with a brighter future.

How long does it take to create my News Portal?

Assuming you already have different sections and categories as well as content items, all you need to do is to install iJoomla News Portal and create a menu link to it, all your published sections/categories/content items will be displayed. Once you've installed it, you can optionally customize the looks of the different zones as well as the layouts of the 3 pages.

Can I use other components on the same site as iJoomla News Portal?

iJoomla News Portal can be used alongside other components without a problem. We can't guarantee we will be 100% compatible with all the components out there though. If you encounter a problem, please let us know.

Can I control the colors and the looks of different elements on the page?

Yes. Using our Advanced Style Control System, you can easily change fonts, image sizes, borders, colors, etc. No CSS knowledge is required. If you have basic CSS knowledge you will be able to make changes to the CSS file but this knowledge is not necessary.

I'd like to upgrade to the latest version. Will I lose all my information?

No. Upgrading will not lose any of your information. It is safe to uninstall and reinstall the component.

I am just starting with Joomla. Can I still use the iJoomla News Portal component?

Yes. You only need basic Joomla knowledge to use the iJoomla News Portal component. You'll need to know how to install components and modules and how to add images (if you want to), etc.

Can I make changes to the code?

For the most part, yes. Some 99 percent of the code is open allowing you to make any changes you want.

What are the terms of use for iJoomla News Portal?

Each purchase grants one domain license. Using the component on additional domains will require the purchase of additional licenses.

Does iJoomla News Portal have JoomFish support?

Yes, iJoomla News Portal has multi-language support using JoomFish.

I don't really need a news site, can I still use it?

Yes! You can use the iJoomla News Portal to display your content item in a more flexible way and with a flow, so that the latest items show on top.   You also get a great flexibilty with layouts, zones and advanced style control.

What is the price of iJoomla News Portal?

The price is $79.95. It's a great price for what you're getting. A top notch news component specifically designed for Joomla!

I'm so happy with it!

Our website's strategy section uses iJoomla News and I'm so happy with it! We use iJoomla News at and are amazed at how sophisticated it's made our strategy section. We simply would not have been able to offer the amount of content we do without such a scalable solution for content display. We have been using iJoomla news for nearly 1.5 years and have never had to look for an alternative content display system. Jon Chu Director PokerRecruiter.com

"It has made my website beautiful"

"It has made my website beautiful, and having my volunteer staff using the site - very easy. I appreciate having the time off, since this is a sole operator." - Brenda Grundt

"...thanks your great software"

Because I'm from a non-English region and would need a package to fully support my language. I'm using NP for almost 2 years and happy with it's great compatibility for my Chinese language. BTW, your technical support is really awesome, you've helped me fix many of my site's problems, including the lately SEF issues you supported me. To thanks your great software, I've placed another order (DigiStore) to support you and thank you! You've done a great work! Many many thanks! Tyrone

"this is the most legal fun you can have with Joomla"

"...now that 1.0 is out, I am bouncing out of my skin to go home and play with it - this is the most legal fun you can have with Joomla! Worth every penny - quit deciding, and take the plunge..." Found in form post.

"Simple to set up and easy to operate."

"If you have a news style web site that is updated regularly then you really can't do without this component. Simple to set up and easy to operate. It has transformed my site completely and the amount of time updating the front page has reduced to zero - well worth the money and well done iJoomla."

"This component is head and tails above any competitor component."

"This component is head and tails above any competitor component. In fact, I am not sure anything even comes close...Use the news portal component with the new Side Bar component and you have a state of the art news portal that rival those of MSNBC and CNN."

"...it's easy to install, setup and use and does what it says..."

"...it's easy to install, setup and use and does what it says...it turned what was a very boring Joomla site into a much more interesting entertainment industry news portal...The news portal is good, but put it together with their Magazine, SideBars and Scroller and you start to get a genuine news solution."

"I have NEVER found a news component that was worth installing for joomla until this one..."

"I have NEVER found a news component that was worth installing for joomla until this one. It is FANTASTIC... it is very easy to install and setup and if you do have support problems, the iJoomla crew is right there to help with any problems you might have. I cannot recommend them enough and I am very hard to please."

"High Praise for Merav and Ijoomla.com"

"Merav, I just wanted to drop in and say how fantastic of a job you and your team are doing.. Joomla is an exceptional component alone.. but you and your team make it all outstanding...The latest "News Portal" component should win the highest award possible within the Joomla community!"

"So Much Fun I Don't Get Any Sleep Anymore"

"I have to force myself to get sleep now... I am so amazed at the thought that went into this product...I am so impressed with this news component...I am finding that this extension will allow me to transform my new site in ways I could have only dreamed of before."

"News Portal helps increase in page views..."

"I have to force myself to get sleep now... I am so amazed at the thought that went into this product...I am so impressed with this news component...I am finding that this extension will allow me to transform my new site in ways I could have only dreamed of before."

"Sensational solution for presenting your news!"

"We always follow our sites statistics closely and I'm happy to see the result of News Portal! The daily page views per user has risen by 13% in average since we installed News Portal...This is really nice and confirms that the way News Portal presents the site content makes the users read more."

"This component is lightning fast to set up..."

"This component is lightning fast to set up, it detects content and really configures itself... all that's left is a little housekeeping and a little styling so it doesn't look like every other copy of the component and well worth the price."

"...gives people obsessing about design a reprieve..."

"...gives people obsessing about design a reprieve...i want a content-rich user experience on my site, this is helping me stop obsess about design..."