Are you a Joomla website owner or developer tired of the risks involved in making changes to your live site? Fear no more! In this video, I'm thrilled to introduce you to StageIt, the fantastic Joomla extension designed to revolutionize your development workflow.
As seen on the official PHP Web Design page: https://php-web-design.com/Joomla-Com...
StageIt provides you with a complete, isolated staging environment for your Joomla website. This means you can:
Test new extensions and updates without fear of breaking your live site. Experiment with design changes and new features in a safe space. Develop and refine your website behind the scenes before your visitors see any changes. Easily sync changes from your staging environment to your live site when you're ready.
In this overview, we'll cover:
What StageIt is and why it's essential for any serious Joomla user. Key features and benefits of using a staging environment. A quick look at the information provided on the PHP Web Design page. Stop holding your breath every time you make a change to your Joomla site! Watch this video to learn how StageIt can give you the peace of mind and control you need for confident Joomla development
00:00 - Introduction to StageIt
00:32 - Installation & Setup
01:16 - Configuration Overview
03:17 - How StageIt Works
04:38 - Demo: Making Changes
06:32 - Syncing to Live
09:47 - Backup Options
10:30 - Final Sync & Verification
11:12 - Closing Tips
Summary
- Download & Install StageIt
- Get StageIt from https://www.php-web-design.com
- Install it via Joomla’s System > Install Extensions.
- Enable StageIt Plugin (Optional but Recommended)
- Go to System > Plugins, search "StageIt", and enable the plugin to show a top bar indicating whether you're in the staging or live site.
- Access StageIt Component
- Navigate to Components > StageIt to access its interface and configuration options.
- Adjust Configuration Settings
- Set deployment speed based on your hosting quality (e.g., ultra-fast for dedicated servers).
- Choose whether to perform backups, run checks, or force file/database refresh.
- Create the Staging Copy
- Click “Begin” to copy your site.
- It duplicates your site files into a
/stageit/folder and your database tables with anSTG_prefix.
- Work on the Staging Site
- Access the staging site (e.g.,
yourdomain.com/stageit/administrator) and confirm you're in the staging environment via the orange top bar and URL. - Safely test changes, updates, or new features.
- Preview and Validate Changes
- After making updates, preview the staging version thoroughly to ensure everything works as expected.
- Set Advanced Sync Rules (Optional)
- In staging site’s StageIt > Configuration, exclude certain tables (e.g.,
users) or folders from syncing if needed. - Useful for preserving live user data.
- Backup Before Sync (Optional but Advised)
- Enable the Backup Before Sync option to store a backup in
/stageit_backups/before pushing changes live.
- Sync Staging to Live
- Click “Sync with Live” to overwrite the live site with your tested staging changes.
- Return to the live site to verify changes have been applied successfully.
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