Introduction

Administration, Access & Security, Site Management, Multiple Sites, Development

Welcome to StageIt - the only staging environment extension for Joomla!


Have you got a Joomla site, and want to make changes? If so, you'll know that it's a nightmare trying to get it right.

What if that new plugin crashes your site, or you want to make lots of changes without your users seeing what's going on until you're ready to launch the new site?

And that's why I built StageIt - the only staging environment extension for Joomla!

StageIt means you can make any change you like to your site, without those changes being 'live' until you're completely ready to triumphantly reveal your Joomla masterpiece!
Here's how it works

StageIt takes all the drama out of updating Joomla!

Step 1: Create a new staging envinronment, which is perfectly matched to your existing site and sits 'on top' of your site.

Step 2: Make all the changes you like on the staging environment, without any change affecting the live site.

Step 3: If you want to show your client a new feature or some work you've done, so they (or their legal team) can sign off the new content, simply show them the staging environment.

Step 4: When you're happy with the changes, simply click a single 'Sync with Live' button to sync the staging and live sites, and make all your changes live!

What is included?

  • Create a staging environment in seconds
  • Develop on the staging environment with zero risk to your live site
  • Make any changes you like - update extensions, delete content etc.
  • StageIt supports ALL third party extensions
  • Sync the staging environment with the live site at any time
  • Visual button allows you to instantly switch between environments
  • Automatic backups allow you to restore your live site to any sync point
  • Configure to work with a range of servers - even GoDaddy!
  • Full documentation
  • Purchase includes full support and updates

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Joomla 3.x or 4.x
PHP 5.4+
Preferably run PHP in fastCGI mode
Preferably use a decent server
Functionality
This extension makes a complete copy of your Joomla site and allows you to update components, change or add content and try things out.
Ease of use
If you are familiar with installing extensions, just install and follow the documentation.
Support
I haven't needed any support and was able to follow the documentation.
Documentation
I was able to follow it easily and accomplish what I needed. I wanted to find some documentation on best practices for removing it.
Value for money
This saved me a lot of time. Time equals money for my business and this was a worthwhile purchase. This was affordable.
I used this to: This extension allowed the company to have different staff members easily sign off on changes before they were on the live site. I see value in an added feature of being able to select specific items to be pushed live rather than everything all at once.

Not for me



Posted on 21 March 2022
Functionality
The extension advertises that it makes a perfect copy of your site, but this is not true. Not all folders and files are replicated.
Ease of use
Super-easy to use. No problems. Very intuitive with no guidance necessary.
Support
Great support with less than 24 hour response time. Honored refund as promised.
Documentation
Limited. This is a simple product with little guidance necessary. However, its limitations should be detailed.
Value for money
Great for simple site. No value for larger or more complex sites like ours.
I used this to: Testing template and component updates. Not sufficient for larger or more complex sites.
Functionality
Works well but all tables MUST have joomla prefix to included in backup. No mention of this limitation in the site or tool.
Ease of use
Very easy to use, but also easy to misuse if you have tables without the joomla prefix!
Support
Value for money
If all your tables have the Joomla prefix, worth the $. Otherwise, save your money.
I used this to: Well, I guess I don't use it! I was hoping to use it with a site with many tables built in Fabrik without the joomla prefix.
Functionality
Cover everything you need for staging environment and make it easy to clone and update your live site.
Ease of use
It was surpricingly easy to use and understand with good user interface.
Support
Good quick support and had one issue that was fixed within an day and be to next update.
Documentation
There is good tutorial and pdf doc where you can see and follow how to set up your staging environment.
Value for money
If you would like to work with devs and update your site securily testing in an live environment and have a exact copy its wort every penny.
I used this to: Joomla 4 site where I can set up dev and live enviroment and have great control of live and test staging site.

stage it



Posted on 11 December 2015
Functionality
missing piece to joomla. Worth it's money
Ease of use
Works like a charm, very easy to use
Support
Very happy with the motivation and dedication of Barnaby Dixon great dedicated support !!
Documentation
Value for money
For sure it is worth it's money
I used this to: Preparing the updates on our site avoiding hick ups
Functionality
Functioned exactly as described by the developer.
Ease of use
A couple of clicks and all was good to go. Could NOT be any easier.
Documentation
The extension is so simple and elegant that little is needed.
Value for money
A truly invaluable resource!!!
Functionality
Site admins could create a test sandbox environment on their host however this would only be half of the solution.
Ease of use
Very Easy to use. Figured out how to use it without reading the docs.
Support
Barnaby extremely helpful and quick to help. World-class support all the way.
Documentation
Really no need for docs, but it definitely helps as a walk through.
Value for money
Definitely worth the money and pays for itself/saves time in the long run.

StageIt



Posted on 16 August 2015
Functionality
Fills in a real gap in the preparation of Joomla sites.
Ease of use
Very easy
Support
Lots of support. There is always a timely response for issues.
Documentation
Great documentation contained in the component itself.
Value for money
Good value. If its what you want, it is totally worth the price.
I used this to: Several sites that need additions, and also where I need to test various additions.
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StageIt

Version:
4.1.4
Developer:
Barnaby Dixon
Last updated:
Apr 05 2024
7 months ago
Date added:
Aug 04 2015
License:
GPLv2 or later
Type:
Paid download
Includes:
c p
Compatibility:
J3 J4 J5 (b/c plugin)
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