HowTo: Update your Joomla 1.5.x Installation

I’ve said it before and will say it again. Joomla is hands down the best Content Management System out there with the most flexibility for web development. In most cases new or intermediate users to Joomla think that the upgrade process of the CMS is a hassle. True! It’s a hassle if you don’t understand how to do it right or never done it before but definitely not impossible.  Also just a reminder to those that are just starting out with Joomla, please read thru the Introduction to Joomla documentation for your own sake.

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How to eliminate spam on your blog?

Akismet Plugin

Having a WordPress blog or “a” blog in general requires lots of maintenance and upkeep.  The continued contribution of content alone on regular basis needs dedication, time, and effort.  More content to you blog shows active status but can also gather the spam bots or spammers in general real quick.  Battling spam on your blog can be frustrating and cause alot of headache or unwanted content to show up on your blog.  Recently I had the opportunity to help a company out by showing them how to eliminate spam on their blog.

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Why choose Open Source Solutions (OSS)?

Open Source Solutions

In a World where web presence defines the existence of your business and competes with others Open Source Solutions (OSS) are a common web solution.  A variety of web applications such as Joomla, Drupal, Mambo, WordPress , Php Nuke are children of the Open Source Initiative.  Building professional websites with the help of OSS has been a common practice and strategy for many years.  These individual applications offer full on functionality that enhances and provides the ability to built professional websites.

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Joomla meets WordPress: CMS & Blogging Made Easy

Joomla has been crowned as the World’s #1 Content Management System for the last couple of years in a row.  It is the one Open Source Solution that delivers the most functionality out of the box for building a professional web presence.  The best part is that it remains free to download and use under the GNU/GPL License Guidelines.  While Joomla 1.0 and 1.5 offer a blog feature post installation the default blog component has limited functionality and remains rarely used.  One particular feature that users have come across in demanding is an improved blog component for the Joomla Content Management System.

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Managing Your Joomla Files with Joomla Xplorer

Joomla Xplorer

Being introduced to the Joomla Content Management System application was probably one of the best things I’ve done since actively becoming involved in the web development World.  There is so much that you can do with this open source application that the possibilities are truly endless.  One of the things that I wanted to share in particular with my blog readers is to show you how you can manage your Jomla files internally.  If you struggle in learning how to use FTP (File transfer Protocol) and using applications that use this type of protocol then the Joomla Xplorer Component for Joomla is an ideal solution for you.

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Building with a Content Management System

CMS

Recently I have had the privilege of taking on a position that involves a lot of custom code programming.  A position where I see myself applying my knowledge and experience while growing mutually with a great company.  Some of my daily tasks include creative thinking and implementation of PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, & JavaScript for various websites. I’m a huge fan of web development for many reasons and considering the chain of events thought that it’s a great opportunity for a new post on my blog.  The web development World is continuously evolving as new tools become available to developers and programmers in assisting them with building new web solutions.  Building with a Content Management System such as Joomla, Drupal, or WordPress can have a significant impact on your deliverable.

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VirtueMart E-Commerce for Joomla

Selling your products or services on the web has always been an important part of how business is conducted. Many companies nowadays are struggling in building an e-commerce solution for their business without spending an arm and a leg.  Building an e-commerce web solution for your business can be cost efficient and provide all the functionality that you have been searching for.  An e-commerce component for Joomla such as VirtueMart can provide all the functionality you need to build your online e-commerce store.  Spare the expense in seeking a programmer that will charge you for all the custom coding that you can already have out-of-the-box with the VirtueMart E-Commerce Component.

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Registration WebForm with Joomla [Monthly Exclusive]

JUser Extended Registration

It appears that many of you have been searching my blog for registration webform with Joomla and some of you may have left confused.  There are several other posts that I have posted that included the words “web”, “form”, and “web form”.  One thing that I have decided to do starting in February 2010 is to address the #1 searched keyword phrase on my blog which happens to be registration webform with Joomla.  At the end of each month I will address the number one most searched phrase or keyword term for which  you have been aiming to find a solution for on my blog.

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Joomla 1.5 CMS: Template Installation Tutorial

Joomla 1.5 Template Installation

Installing your new Joomla website is only the first step toward unlocking the full potential of this amazing Content Management System.  Out of the box Joomla 1.5 comes with three pre-installed template themes that are ready to use.  When developing your own personal or commercial website using Joomla Content Management System most users are particularly concerned with the look and feel.  An attractive website will draw new visitors and appeal even better to your returning visitors.  It’s important that you find a template that includes all functionality that your website will offer to your visitors.  A two or three column layout template are most common nowadays as they provide a clean look and structure of your content.

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