Enhancing your site using core extensions
Let's explore some extensions that are part of the Joomla core package. We'll put the Newsflash module to work and have a closer look at the use of the Contacts component.
Highlighting articles using the Newsflash module
When your site grows, it's important to make sure the home page properly reflects all of the content categories to prevent your valuable new content from staying unnoticed. By selecting Featured Articles (see Chapter 4, Web Building Basics: Creating a Site in an Hour) you control what articles show up in the central area of the home page. However, there are more ways to attract attention to specific articles.
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