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Update to Joomla 1.5.11 in under 30 seconds
Joomla 1.5.11 has been released, and it includes security patches, so its important to update. But getting your Joomla site upgraded to the new version can be tricky, especially if you are using FTP. Fortunately, there is an easier way, check out Joomlashack’s tutorial How to Update Joomla 1.5 Versions.
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We are Hiring
We are looking to expand our world class Joomla team at Compass Designs and Joomlashack! Joomla Template Designer We are looking for a full time skilled Joomla designer who thrives working with a small, talented and dedicated team. The ideal candidate would be have a strong design aesthetic and capable…
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How to Set up Registration as a Google Analytics Goal in Joomla 1.5
Over the last week I have been talking (How to Track Offsite Links for Google Goals in Joomla) about how to use Google Analytics for your Joomla site to better track conversions, marketing efforts, and the usability of your site. Allowing users to register at a Joomla site is very…
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How to Track Offsite Links for Google Goals in Joomla
Google Goals. Love ’em, use ’em, make business decisions based on them. If you didn’t know what a "Google goal" is, its a feature of Google Analytics. It allows you to set up a specific and discrete goal for something on your website. Examples might be: Making a purchase Downloading…
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5 Tips to Promoting Your Content
Recently I wrote an article that proved to be immensely popular. I then thought it would be good to reach out to a favorite Joomla! blog of mine: Compass Designs. Here is a companion piece to my original post on promoting your Joomla content, Five (more) tips to promoting your…
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What the Heck is a Google Wonderwheel
/boggle If you haven’t noticed, there has been HUGE change in Google’s search results. The weird "google wonder wheel" is the least of it.
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Come get Trained on Joomla and get a 10 hour free DVD
Our first Joomla training class is fast approaching, May 28th in Manchester, NH! I am excited to announce that all students will be getting a copy of my new Joomla Fundamentals Video Training DVD. Over 10 hours of over-the-shoulder tricks and tips on Joomla. Check out the Joomla training dates…
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Joomlaworks K2 Raw Video Review
One of the more exciting new releases for Joomla 1.5 recently has been K2 from Joomlaworks. K2 is a content construction component, which lets you create custom content types (items) for your Joomla! website. With K2, build all sorts of different types of page: news, blogs, product catalogs, work portfolio,…
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The Ultimate Top 10 Joomla Extensions
When we speak at events, or do Joomla training, one of the questions we get asked again and again is: "What are your favorite Joomla extensions?" There have been lots of people that have tried to answer this question, and its a hard one. One thing that I think makes…
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2 days left to get early bird training discount in Manchester
A few weeks ago we announced our New 2009 Joomla Training Dates. The first session is in Manchester, NH on May 28th I am extending the early bird discount to this Friday 8th May. Get $50 off by booking your place now! Beginner Joomla Training May 28th Manchester, NH
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