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I am switching a website to joomla ( ww.godlybusinesswomen.org ). I am having a bit of a hard time. This is my wish list:

I need to change the look and sizes of font. I know this is done through the CSS layout, but I can't get it right. I've only used HTML in the past.

I am also trying to make a member's only area with member's profile and picture. (member management)

I need registration process that can be intergrated with pay pal

I need an application form that can be submited on the site. The application will have 10 to 15 essay questions.

I have looked into CiviCRM and community builder, but I can not even install in!

I just realy need some help and tips. I've looked around at old questions and have followed the advice but when there's a problem, It's hard to find the solution. If I can just get one person to coach my through thread or email, that would be great. I learn quick and easy, but I need someone to show me the way.

golphin wrote:I need to change the look and sizes of font. I know this is done through the CSS layout, but I can't get it right. I've only used HTML in the past.

You can find the css file in the /templates//css/ directory. You will find a lot of css tutorial on Google.

golphin wrote:I am also trying to make a member's only area with member's profile and picture. (member management)

Use Community Builder:
http://extensions.joomla.org/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,210/Itemid,35/

golphin wrote:I need registration process that can be intergrated with pay pal

You can find here a lot of Paypal component:
http://extensions.joomla.org/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=listcats&cat_id=1793&Itemid=35

golphin wrote:I need to change the look and sizes of font. I know this is done through the CSS layout, but I can't get it right. I've only used HTML in the past.

I forgot, you can find on this page more than 1400 free Joomla templates:
http://www.joomla24.com/option,com_gallery/Itemid,6.html

Use firefox with web developer plug in and, in the new menu where it says Information, choose Display ID and Classes. This will show you what styles are being used on the page your viewing. Then look for that style and adjust accordingly (I open style-sheets in Go-live for such a thing)

For the other stuff check out Jcontent subscription http://extensions.joomla.org/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,1232/Itemid,35/
and
Juser (lets you have more fields for users whom register) [url=http://extensions.joomla.org/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,2034/Itemid,35/[/url]
they might be of some help

golphin wrote:I am also trying to make a member's only area with member's profile and picture. (member management)

I need registration process that can be intergrated with pay pal

Account Expiration Control (Free): http://www.globalnerd.org/index.php?opt ... &Itemid=28
That allows you to charge for subscriptions.
If I remember correctly, that also integrates well with Community Builder which will allow you to have user profiles and pictures.
For the member only areas, when you create a link to the area on your menu, set the restriction level to "Registered"

golphin wrote:I need an application form that can be submited on the site. The application will have 10 to 15 essay questions.

Before the user can register?

golphin wrote:I have looked into CiviCRM and community builder, but I can not even install in!

I just realy need some help and tips. I've looked around at old questions and have followed the advice but when there's a problem, It's hard to find the solution. If I can just get one person to coach my through thread or email, that would be great. I learn quick and easy, but I need someone to show me the way.

http://help.joomla.org/component/option ... temid,268/

golphin wrote:I need an application form that can be submited on the site. The application will have 10 to 15 essay questions.

Before the user can register?


It needs to be independent of registration completely. Our organization takes applications to join our local chapters, but we'd like to add this online. I installed perForms but am having dificulties. Searched around in the forums, but still haven't figured it out.

You have all been helpful. I'm now using community builder to take care of profiles
http://extensions.joomla.org/component/option,com_mtree/task,viewlink/link_id,210/Itemid,35/

As for event registration, i'm still lloking around. We have prepaid events and alot of what i'm seeing looks like componets for paid subscriptions to your joomla site. Not what I had in mind.

As for membership application, I am looking into a form component where I can create simple forms online. We used to have a fillable membership app in PDF but It's out dated and we no longer have access to the software.

It seems i'm headed in the right direction.