Here are 6 ways to publish an article in Joomla:
- Article Manager (Back-end): Navigate to Content > Articles and click the "New" button to create and publish directly, as described in this Joomla documentation.
- Menu Item Creation (Menu Manager): Create a new menu item, select the type as "Single Article," and click the "Create" button within the menu settings to create a new article on the fly.
- Featured Articles (Homepage/Blog): Mark an article as "Featured" in the article manager or edit screen, ensuring the menu item is set to "Featured Articles" to display it in a blog-style layout.
- Front-end Editing (Authorized Users): Log in to the front end as an authorized user (Editor or Publisher) and click the "Edit" icon to create or publish content directly from the website interface, as discussed on the Joomla Community Magazine website and the YouTube video.
- Scheduling (Publishing Options): Utilize the "Publish Up" and "Publish Down" fields in the article's publishing options to schedule a future release or automatic archiving, explained in this Joomla documentation.
- Third-Party Extensions/Component View: Use specialized components (like Article Managers or page builders) or custom module positions to display articles in specific layouts (e.g., using Smart Slider).
Key Notes on Publishing:
- Workflow: Joomla's workflow functionality allows you to set up approval stages for publishing, ensuring quality control before an article goes live.
- Permissions: Only users with "Publisher" status or higher can directly publish; "Author" roles often only allow submission for review.