How do I login into my website?

Typically, at the time we installed Joomla on your website, we put a Login link somewhere on the page. Click the link to login. 

How do I ACTUALLY edit pages on my website in the Joomla Editor?

Login into your website. If you have editing privileges, then you will see this icon next to the title of each page: Open the page for editing by clicking the pencil icon.

How do I save my work in the Joomla JCE Editor?

The buttons,  below control how to Save, Apply or Cancel your work.

Are there any tricks when selecting text — like a whole word, or a whole paragraph in the Joomla Editor ?

Yes, there are alot of time saving tricks to save keystrokes for the Mac and the PC. 

For what tasks should I highlight text versus just placing my cursor within the textin the Joomla Editor?

When adding text, place the cursor at the point where you would like to add your text. If you are replacing text, it is often easier to higlight the text you want to replace.  

How do I edit an imagein the Joomla Editor?

Within a page the you are editing, you put your image on the left or right side of the page, place it within the body of the text, move the image up or down, create a border, and create space to surround your image.

How do I insert an image on the web page that I am editingin the Joomla Editor?

Set your cursor where you'd like the image to sit on the page. It is best to set your cursor at the begining of a paragraph. Then, insert an image using your Insert/Edit Image button .

How do I add a link which sends an e-mailin the Joomla Editor?

There are two different ways to create a link to an e-mail address that protect the recipient's e-mail address from spam engines. While you may see websites with someone's e-mail address listed on the a particular page, we advise concealing the address within the link.

How do I upload an image to my website in the Joomla Editor?

To upload an image to your website in Joomla, click the image icon in the Joomla Editor, select the folder where it should be upload to, click the Upload Image icon, and choose your image from your computer.  

How do I add a link to another websitein the Joomla Editor ?

Create a link to another website by highlighting some text and clicking on the Insert/Edit Link button . In the General section of the Hyperlink Dialogue Menu Box, type or paste their web address in the URL box. Click Insert to activate the link.

How do I add a link to another page within my websitein the Joomla Editor ?

Adding a link ALWAYS start by select some text (to be "hot", i.e., the link), then click the hyperlink icon.

How do I add a new static pagein the Joomla Editor?

Joomla (any version prior to 1.5) divides content into two types: categorized and static. Most of the sites we create have a combination of both. There is only one real difference between them. Categorized pages can automatically appear on menus and are usually added from the website itself (not the admin area). A good example is a news website, it would have many categorized pages. Static pages are often deemed the "set and forget it" type of pages.

How do I create a new page in the Joomla Editor ?

To create a new page, you will need to log in to the Joomla Editor. If you do not remember your URL, you can log on to your domain/administrator to log in to the back end.

How do I add a link to my menu?

Joomla (any version prior to 1.5) divides content into two types: categorized and static. Most of the sites we create have a combination of both. There is only one real difference between them. Categorized pages can automatically appear on menus and are usually added from the website itself (not the admin area). A good example is a news website, it would have many categorized pages. Static pages are often deemed the "set and forget it" type of pages.

Are there any best practices to follow for readability and for search engine optimization in the Joomla Editor?

Considered your own reading behavior when reading on the Internet... Did you read everything on the page? Search Engines do.

However, I expect you scanned first and when you saw a heading or sub-heading that addressed your question, then you started reading. You can help your reader scan your page by using sub-headings to emphasize paragraphs of information. Tags (pre-set styles for text) help you accomplish this.