How to Build a Fully Managed Joomla Website the “Simple” way!

I have built a LOT of Joomla websites over the past few years. I go through the typical steps.

  • Joomla TemplatesRegister Domain Name
  • FTP Joomla files up to Webserver
  • Create new database
  • Run installer
  • Delete \ Rename installation directory
  • Install Joomla Template
  • Add additional Components \ Modules
  • Add Content
  • Keep up with security updates
  • etc… etc…

Rest assured, there is a MUCH better way. [Read more...]

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Joomla 1.5.10 Security Release Now Available

security_releaseThe Joomla Project announces the immediate availability of Joomla 1.5.10 [Wohmamni]. This is a security release and users are strongly encouraged to upgrade immediately.

This release contains 66 bug fixes, one low-level security fix, and one moderate-level security fix. It has been 11 weeks since Joomla 1.5.9 was released on January 10, 2009. The Development Working Group’s goal is to continue to provide regular, frequent updates to the Joomla community.

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Inspirion The first 960 Powered Joomla Template from Joomlashack

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Joomlashack is on the Grid! What is the grid? Well it is a system to help speed up development time by creating a specific way to align your site to give it that consistent feel. This system provides commonly used dimensions, based on a width of 960 pixels to align your columns and rows.

Inspirion is XHTML Strict, CSS/Tableless, and makes use of semantic headings (h1-h3) Joomla! overrides for improved SEO.

Inspirion is medium-sized template integrated with IE transparency, CSS dropline menu system, excellent typography, and is available in multiple color styles (with PSD source).

Check out the DEMO! | Or purchase NOW!

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Drupal, Joomla, and WordPress go head to head!

This should be a very interesting contest…

There’s no shortage of people willing to rhapsodize about why their favorite open source content management system is better than everyone else’s. So it’s sure to be interesting to watch three skilled, dedicated teams trying to prove the superiority of Drupal, Joomla, and WordPress, respectively, in a three-way showdown next month at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival.

Check out Information Week for more info.

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Joomla 1.5.8 Released takes care of some bugs

The Joomla team has been hard at work making this CMS better and better! This update includes a few bug fixes as well as a few moderate-level security fixes. Below is the full text of the release.

The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 1.5.8 [Wohnaiki]. This release contains a number of bug fixes and two moderate-level security fixes. It has been around two months since Joomla 1.5.7 was released on September 9, 2008. The Development Working Group’s goal is to continue to provide regular, frequent updates to the Joomla community.

Popularity: 54% [?]