How to Create a Page in Joomla

Quick summary

This walkthrough shows you how to create a page in Joomla by writing and saving an article in the admin panel, then linking it to your site navigation via the Menu Manager. Follow each step to publish content and make it instantly accessible to visitors through the main menu.

Steps

1. Navigate to the Content section to begin managing your website articles.
2. Access the Articles manager to create or edit your website content.
3. Enter your title using the Title field to create an attention-grabbing headline for your content.
4. Add your page content using the built-in editor.
5. Set the category by clicking the drop-down arrow to organize your article.
6. Use the Insert menu to add media and enhance your article's visual appeal.
7. Click Save & Close to save your changes and return to the articles management screen.
8. Access the Menus section to organize your site navigation structure.
9. Select Main Menu to control what visitors see in your primary navigation.
10. Click + New to create a new menu item to showcase your article in the navigation.
11. Next to Menu Item Type, click Select to choose the item type.
12. Navigate to the Articles section to connect your menu with specific content.
13. Select Single Article to feature just one piece of content in this menu item.
14. In the Select Article field, choose the article you just created.
15. Link your article to make it easily accessible from your menu.
16. Create a clear, descriptive menu item title to attract visitors.
17. Note that the menu title can differ from the article title to better fit your navigation.
18. Click Save & Close to save your new menu item and make it visible in your site's navigation.
19. Your new Joomla page is now accessible via the site menu.