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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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How to migrate from Joomla 1.6 to 1.7

July 27, 2011 By barrie@compassdesigns.net 1 Comment

Migrating from Joomla 1.6 to 1.7 is very simple. However, depending on where you’re starting in your Joomla 1.6 site, this may take a few steps to complete.
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Popular Extensions Moving to Joomla 1.7

July 26, 2011 By barrie@compassdesigns.net Leave a Comment

Many people have been waiting for several extensions to catch up to Joomla 1.6 and Joomla 1.7 before building sites in these Joomla versions. In general, most extensions that worked in Joomla 1.6 are also working in Joomla 1.7. However, several popular extensions developers have not yet released their products as 1.6 or 1.7 compatible. Here’s status on several.

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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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