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Converting From Joomla to WordPress
With a new focus on pure blogging, I have decided to convert compassdesigns.net from a Joomla site to WordPress. In several previous posts I have talked about WordPress is the better platform for blogging, but Joomla is better if you want to easily add a wider range of features. Through its various…
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Joomlashack Summer Sale
Joomlashack is has another all week-long Summer sale going on with savings on all their templates and clubs -their 2nd Annual “Summer of Joomla Love” Sales Event.
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How Google Docs Research Tool Changes Homework Research Papers
Had any homework papers recently? I hope your teacher knows about Google Doc’s new Research Tool feature! If you have children at school (or have recently been there yourself), you’ll recognize the good old traditional assignment of the research paper. A continual challenge for teachers is keeping up with technology,…
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Can Gmail Get You a Job?
Over the last few months I have had the privilege of serving on two hiring committees. As I did so, I noticed that what email address someone had, could make a difference to how their application was treated. Let’s face it, it’s a tough job market out there right now,…
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Formula, A New Clean, Minimalist Joomlashack Template
Give your website a healthy start by using the right Joomla Template – – the right Formula. Joomlashack’s Formula was built using the reliable Wright Framework. It comes with 6 cool colors each in light and dark versions and with some cool CSS3 animations. Doohickeys, doodahs, and gizmos are all nice and well when…
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UVEI Launches with Simplweb
Many K-12 schools find Simplweb’s fully managed service a useful way to maintain their websites. Some higher education schools are also following the trend. The latest addition to the Simplweb family is the Upper Valley Educators Institute, a principal and teacher certification school of education.
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Joomla 1.7.3 and 1.5.25 Released
Joomla 1.7.3 and Joomla 1.5.25 were released today, as a result of a zero-day security issue. Because of the security issue, it’s recommended that you update your sites immediately. Joomla 1.7.3 fixed 77 CMS bugs as well as the two security issues. One of the big new features in Joomla…
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Joomla’s Leadership Sets 2012 Goals
In the last week, Joomla’s PLT, CLT, and OSM have posted information about their goals for 2012. Please go read these and comment on them, as their goals impact your business. Proposed PLT 2012 Goals | Discussion Proposed 2012 CLT Goals | Discussion Community feedback requested on OSM’s top 2012…
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Teaching Sells Re-Opening
One of the best online business models for these tough times is about to open again for membership – Teaching Sells. We all know how much information is out there about starting an online-based business. Systems. Tricks. Gimmicks. Teaching Sells from Brian Clark is definitely not one of those. They…
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World Usability Day, November 10
World Usability Day is coming up on November 10, 2011. There’s likely to be an event near you, or you could participate in an online event. If you’re in New England, be sure to check out World Usability Day New England. There are great speakers attending, including Tom McCan, the…
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