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Converting From Joomla to WordPress

February 10, 2013 By barrie@compassdesigns.net 24 Comments

wordpress-logo-notext-rgbWith 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 incarnations, compassdesigns.net has had forums, social networks, downloads and ebook sales.

Now, however, it’s going to be pure blogging. Just me, my thoughts and the 8 people that listen to me out there.

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Joomlashack Summer Sale

July 24, 2012 By barrie@compassdesigns.net 1 Comment

Joomlashack 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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UVEI Launches with Simplweb

March 7, 2012 By barrie@compassdesigns.net Leave a Comment

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

November 15, 2011 By barrie@compassdesigns.net Leave a Comment

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 1.7.3 has to do with multi-language improvements, which are summarized in this blog post.

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Joomla’s Leadership Sets 2012 Goals

November 15, 2011 By barrie@compassdesigns.net Leave a Comment

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 goal ideas | Discussion

Google Doc describing the planning process

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The Skinny

I am an entrepreneur, web consultant, author and educator.

I have been involved in starting a K-12 School District, a Private High School, and three web tech companies. I also wrote one of the original and best selling books on Joomla.

And I like sailing with kids.

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