10 Must-Have TYPO3 Extensions

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Written by admin On 12 Aug 2014

Ten Tempting TYPO3 Extensions.

Most of TYPO3's Extensions are available to download via their Extensions Repository, with a small number from third party sources.

1. PMK Shadowbox

PMK Shadowbox adds lightbox effects to your TYPO3 installation and supports all the main media publishing formats. It is written entirely in JavaScript and CSS and highly customisable.

2. FormCycle

Manage and create forms with ease through your TYPO3 installation. FormCycle enables you to build professional looking feedback forms and registration forms. It also includes process management, leaving you to build the forms whilst TYPO3 and FormCycle does the rest.

3. Arcavias Shop System

Ever wanted to add an eCommerce extension to your TYPO3 website? With Arcavias, you can. Features include a plethora of plugins for product listings, detailed views, baskets and checkout processes. It is a lightweight extension with scope for adaptability.

4. eBook

On a long journey, there's nothing like a good book in dead tree or electronic form. If you're in the process making an eBook through your TYPO3 website, the snappily titled 'eBook' allows you to convert PDF files into an eBook format for Amazon Kindle devices.

5. QR Code Elite

Increasingly, QR [Quick Response] Codes are used for customer information, based on he or she scanning the code with a mobile device. QR Code Elite is a module that enables you to add Quick Response Codes to your Joomla! website. There include data types for each page, website and email response.

6. WordPress Post

Among Joomla's great aspects is its flexibility, and this module proves you can 'play ball' with another content management system or four WordPress Post can be used to display your latest or most commented WordPress posts within your Joomla! based website.

7. MultiTrans

Ever wondered if your website could translate from English to French or Russian in a flash? MultiTrans' no fuss module enables you to automatically translate your website into over 70 languages. Not only most European but also some Asian and African languages.

8. Phoca Gallery

Jan Pavelka's Phoca Gallery is an image gallery extension with a host of eye-popping effects. Features include watermarking, lightbox effects, plus support for YouTube embedding and different methods of image upload. To get the best out of this extension, the Phoca Gallery Button plugin is worth adding to your installation.

9. NS Font Awesome

Finding the right icon can be a tiresome task, even more so when you scale the image and find how pixellated it is. NS Font Awesome takes the heat out of this chore and gives you 439 scaleable vector graphic icons to play with, using CSS markup. They are also designed for retina displays and screen reader compatible.

10. Modules Anywhere

Wish to have more control over the placement of modules on your Joomla! site? Fret no more with this plugin. NoNumber's Modules Anywhere enables you to place modules anywhere you can enter text. Not only in other modules but also within third party components. A professional version is available for €20 (equivalent to £15.98 at present).

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