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Problems with Disqus Comment System for WordPress

Disqus Comments for WordPress

When it comes to an advanced comment system there isn’t one that beats Disqus Comments. It offers a fully scaled comment system that integrates 100% with the web. It has become my personal favorite and frankly not quite sure how I’ve managed without it previously.  A built in enhanced system lets you track your activity across multiple websites on the internet.  Social Media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, & LinkedIN are a big part of this impressive application and it makes it extremely easy to use.  The integration between your blog/website content and these social media platforms is flawless.  Point and click, boom goes up your content.

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09/03/2010
Joomla / Tutorials / Web Development

[HowTo] Setup Joomla 1.6.0 Beta 8 on Your Web Server

Joomla 1.6.0 Beta 8 Installation
It’s around midnight and I’ve been poking around this video for the last couple of hours.  I’m quite excited at the fact that the new Joomla 1.6.0 content management system is at its 8th Beta release.  Yep, almost to a public release!  I’ve been personally using this particular application since 2005 and have been very happy with its results on individual websites that I’ve worked on.  Whether you’re a novice or experienced web developer there’s a little bit for everyone in here.  Its navigation style is extremely easy to use and not to mention that you can setup the application itself in a matter of minutes in your web hosting environment.  Most web hosting providers even offer Joomla Installations using Fantastico which make things even easier.

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08/26/2010
Tutorials / Web Development / WordPress

Add a Lightbox Modal Dialog To Your WordPress Blog

WordPress LightBox Installation
WordPress LightBox Installation

Greetings to all “geeks” alike across the Globe reading this post at this very minute. Recently I stumbled upon a really cool feature effect that seems to be heating up the search index in Google and wanted to share the wealth with all others. The Modal Dialog Box has peaked some interest and heavy attention over the course of the last couple of years. Due to its simplicity and elegance it makes an essential addition to just about any website. Obviously WordPress is no exception to that and I’m here to show you how you can install, configure, & use a modal dialog box for your images or anything else for that matter on your WordPress Blog.

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08/23/2010
Joomla / Web Development

Advanced Comment System for Joomla 1.5.x

Disquss for Joomla 1.5.x

A current project that I’m involved in is being built in Joomla 1.5.20 One of the features that my client requested was to have an advanced comment system that includes enhanced functionality of comment contributions. Some of the features that the client requested were spam blocking, sharing, multi-platform integration, and more. Joomla has a ton of components and plugins out there that you can choose from although there was one in particular that caught my eye and I wanted to share it with you.

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08/20/2010
Web Development / WordPress

Automated Backups of Your WordPress Blog

WordPress Backup

Even though I’m a hardcore Joomla fan and yet to be disappointed by this content management system I have to admit that WordPress rules all other blogging platforms. Ok, that’s off my chest now! One of the things that you should be concerned about when serious about blogging is creating ongoing backups of your WordPress installation. In particular if you’re using WordPress for business then this should be a requirement. There are several plugins out there for WordPress that will let you create backups although there’s one in particular that every WordPress blogger should have.

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08/16/2010
Joomla / Tutorials / Web Development

Cool Database Management Tool for Joomla 1.5.x

ArtAdminer for Joomla 1.5.x

I tend to spend hours on the webs just browsing and looking for cool things such as new effects and gadgets to use for Joomla 1.5.x websites.  Over the course of the last 5 years I’ve been very pleased with this particular content management system and yet to find a substitute for it.  On my latest journey thru the web while scouting cool new gadgets for Joomla 1.5.x I stumbled across one particular component that’s a must have for every Joomla web developer.  Before I jump into details about it let me give you a little bit of a background about this web application and its core structure.

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08/15/2010
Business / Homepage / Marketing / Search Engine Marketing / SEO / Web Development / WordPress

Grading your own blog

Blog Grader

In this day and age it seems that a new blogs go up on daily basis. The demand for information from consumers has evolved drastically which has caused  everyone to establish themselves as an expert.  Well, I’m not going to quite argue that here but what I do want to share with you is how you can measure your own effectiveness by grading your own blog. The controversies of blogging and its advantage continue to rise and I’m sure they won’t settle down in the near future.  Although in the meantime if you’re wondering how effectively you’re utilizing your own blog then I’d like to show you how to do this.

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08/03/2010
Homepage / Joomla / Main News Category / Web Development

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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06/21/2010
Homepage / Joomla / Main News Category / Tutorials / Web Development / WordPress

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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05/24/2010
Drupal / Homepage / Joomla / Main News Category / Web Development / WordPress

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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05/20/2010

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