November 10th, 2009
Hey, guys, we thought that it might be interesting and useful for you to know how to migrate from Joomla 1.0 to newer 1.5 version. There few steps that will help you to do that. These are:
Downloading the Migrator component and installing it into your 1.0 instance.
The latest version of the migrator component exists at the Pasamio Project’s FRS site (http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/pasamioprojects/frs/).
Installing Third Party Migrator plugins
The Migration system only handles the core system in its migration which means that if you want to include third party extension data from other tables you will have to install migrator plugins to handle the migration of this data.
Creating the Migration SQL File
Once you have installed any third party migrator plugins, you can select the “Create Migration SQL file” to begin the creation process. The system is designed to build an SQL file without causing a timeout on the server, so you may notice that the page automatically refreshes and displays status information.
Installing Joomla! 1.5
The last phase of the migration is the installation of a new Joomla! 1.5 site. Complete the initial steps of the installation as per a normal installation. In the final step where you are prompted for the site name you are given the opportunity to initiate the migration process.
More detailed info you’ll find here. Thanks for your attention and take care.
November 5th, 2009
Hi guys! Well Today we have little bit unusual post but we hope that it will be very useful for you :). Actually it doesn’t matter who you are because if you love Joomla - it means that we are in one team. So here is a list of some really useful and popular blogs about Joomla. Enjoy!
- OFFICIAL JOOMLA.ORG
- Word official means that you’ll find best information about Joomla news and updates there
- Joomla Training - You get some very useful knowledge about Joomla by reading their blog.
- Alledia - SEO tips, training classes and SEO optimized Joomla templates
- Compass Designs - Read about Joomla templates, tutorials, news and tips.
- Open Source Support Desk - Your #1 Joomla friend!
- CMS Expo Blog CMS Expo brings everybody involved in content management together and it’s growing bigger for each time.
- Brian Teeman - This is really interesting blog that you may find little bit controversial but it’s worth of your attention.
October 19th, 2009
Is this another epic opposition? I dare to say that it is so. Even if you are not a great developer I’m sure that you have something to say concerning these three CMS platforms. There is no doubt that this is a very tricky question and it is not so easy to give an exact answer. I have read few nice posts about these three “monsters” and I can tell you for sure that most of comments were very controversial. Anyway let’s get to the point. Frankly I’m not a developer and I don’t have any experience in this sphere and my opinion is very objective.
Ok, our Mr. Best Blogging platform aka WP is very simple and extremely SEO and user-friendly guy that has a lot of devoted fans all over the world. But if you want to create a really nice website with superb functionality I think that WP will be no enough for you… Maybe I’m wrong but I think that their fame is the reason that many of professional developers just get use to their “blogging” reputation and just can’t accept as really valuable CMS platform.
Our water guy from Netherlands aka Drupal is really prompt boy because from all those comments I can assume that it is his main advantage. Nevertheless that it is older than Mrs. Joomla it shows really good results (according his age). Drupal has really great stamina and we can tell you that this is will be really great software for a long run. But it is unwise to claim that Mr. Water Drop hasn’t any problems.
Our last hero has interesting origin but it is not so important because I think that we all know that Joomla attracts us not only because it has really original name. There is no doubt that is very flexible and superb software with one of the biggest communities nowadays.
The key-point is that you must make a choice by yourself and that’s why this post is performed in so obscure style without any strict arguments and statistics data. Good luck and take care 
October 14th, 2009
Joomla! is a finalist in the “Hall of Fame” and “Best Open Source PHP CMS” Awards sponsored by Packt Publishing. We’d encourage all Joomla! fans to vote for Joomla for both awards. With the exciting news about the implementation of Access Control Lists (ACL) in Joomla 1.6 and the incredible growth of all parts of the Joomla Project, now is a time to celebrate the great successes of this community.
Remember that you can also vote for best extension and best template and nominate someone who you think is a Joomla MVP. There are so many great contributors who could be nominated.
October 6th, 2009
Earlier we have published post where you may get some inspiration from originally designed Joomla photo websites. Here is the second part of this collection - it is not a secret that photo industry’s popularity is growing very fast and we believe that web is one the main of this process. So if you are obsessed by photography or Joomla fan or both, you are in a right place.
Dark background, beautiful flowers in the header, horses in the centre - original combination of perfect shots that will attract more visitors to your project.
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Blue and black - these are main colors of our next Joomla website and I believe that this is very successful because it sets really creative mood as for me.
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You may notice that almost all our Joomla sites have dark background and I can claim that this is one of the most popular trends for photo websites. This Joomla is very remarkable because of navigation. This effect called paper-vision and I think that experienced developers know what I mean. Anyway you should visit this site and enjoy :).
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Can you believe this? Yup this Joomla has white background and it is brave to have out-of-box design. Attractive and intriguing image in the centre of the website will make you stay longer here.
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Our last website is a simple black and white Joomla for your wedding collection of photos. Amazing details and superb design are certainly very important for such kind of projects.
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September 30th, 2009
You know things are different today but it seems to me that these two are always will be rivals in the CMS battlefield. I do believe that both platforms are great but can’t miss opportunity to say few words about these guys. It is not a secret that Joomla is younger than Drupal but now this CMS platform has one of the biggest communities and it is very important for simple users. The point is that both platforms have many positive similar features. I think that you’ll agree with me that easy deployment, available versioning, simple content editing, comfortable and functional administration user interface are great in both platforms. Nevertheless that I’m Joomla fan and believe that Joomla 1.5 templates are the easiest way to build cool website with remarkable design I know that we have some negative moments. Joomla is not so SEO-friendly as we wish but I hope that these aspects will improve in the nearest future. Of course many of you were frustrated because all these troubles with paid modules and other Joomla specialties. And if you are professional blogger Joomla will be not enough for you I must say that it is one of main problems for them. As for Drupal I have heard a lot of different thoughts but I can tell you for sure that if you will decide to change design for your Drupal website it will be very time consuming. Anyway I think that you have your own opinion concerning Joomla and Drupal and this small post is just my 2 cents. :). See ya!
September 24th, 2009
Since we have started good tradition to create small showcases of Joomla websites I think that it will be logical that you are waiting for continuation. Tell you the truth that today I was really excited because I do love cars and I’m a big Joomla fan. So I hope that you’ll estimate this post… Now straight to number one - Aixam Joomla website.
This is a small Italian company that produces cute little cars and actually I have never heard about this company but one thing I know form sure - they have one of the best Joomla web sites that I have ever seen. I think that you must visit this web page and enjoy really stunning Joomla design.
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Howdy, cowboys! We have got something for you! If you live in Dallas or just love Joomla and nice trucks - this is a one you must see. Simple layout and wide header demonstrate us real power of Cowboy Joomla :)!
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Start your engines!It is time to check out German throttles and of course enjoy red style of this Joomla. I like their design because of the header - it is really impressive solution putting there photo gallery.
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Guys from Poland that sell Japanese cars have nice taste and their Joomla website is another proof of that. Seems to be that there is nothing so remarkable in simple white background and 3-column layout. But sometimes this is right way to reach success for business companies and I think that Polish auto-sellers know that.
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Ok, this is another great website with cool picture of the bike in it… But it is not so important because I like their layout - I have seen a lot of different solutions and this one is very original. Sometimes you have to sacrifice design but get more functional and informative web page.
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Miracles from India are here and you can check them out by yourself. Nice intro and superb header are the main virutes of this Joomla.
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AC/DC’s fans have created their version of famous song BIG GUN - and now it sounds like Top Gun… Or maybe they were fans of the similar movie with Tom Cruise… anyway this Joomla website sells Yamaha bikes and I can tell you for sure that these bikes are real samurais. Their Joomla website has perfect dark background that is always looks very dynamic and stylish. And don’t forget about superb dynamic gallery in the header - some nice shots there!
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More power…I think that this motto is a perfect for nowadays. As for the last Joomla website all I can say is that love websites that have great, superb image in the background because it is really striking . Well, that’s all for now see’ya!
September 14th, 2009
Yesterday I was watching some videos on Youtube and have stumbled on nice commercial from a famous Russian developer Kasperskiy. Absolutely crappy video with Jackie Chan that made me laugh and inspired to make create small collection of Joomla websites of software companies. I think that nowadays any company can afford to have really attractive website with professional design.
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Blurry image in the header symbolizes great characteristics of any software - it is not so easy to manage it and it is always requires great concentration. We pick this website because of its elegant layout and soft color scheme - these features are very common for all software websites. Of course you can argue that there are tons of Joomla 1.5 Templates that realized in bright colors with original images but we think that such sophisticated style like Visolity’s website has is one of best.
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Sometimes small details are very important and you all know that. TGI Company has great website with superb navigation bar and remarkable animated header. I have seen a few Joomla Flash Templates that contain original animation and I can state that Flash animation makes your project incredibly live and attractive.
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Discipline is the cornerstone of success and this feature was important for the software companies. Most remarkable detail of this website style is original menu bar placed on the left side of the homepage.
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Italian software company GData decided to break tradition of blue and white color scheme (I think that you have noticed that all of our sites are performed in these colors). Nice logo in the header makes you believe that their services and products are really worth to buy.
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FindWhere is a company that offers GPS-solutions for different social groups. Well, main virtue of the FindWhere website is superb animation that makes your presence on the home page really interesting and surprises you with different effects and original design solutions.
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Of course we can’t miss opportunity to show you one of our Joomla 1.5 Templates for the software company. As you can see our Joomla theme has light blue background, green elements in the side bars and interesting logo. Original navigation and cute layout will help your clients to get positive user experience.
September 3rd, 2009
Hi guys, we great news for you - new project is launched and it was so exciting to found out that project Get Joomla Templates Free is aimed to create huge collection of free Joomla templates. Main purpose is to help you in deciding problem of successful web design solutions with the help of Joomla templates free of charge. We know that there many different resources that similar to this but we believe that this project will be very popular. Of course you can submit where your own works without any registration you don’t have to waste your time for upload - just put a link and that’s all. GetJoomlaTemplatesFree.com also has a section where you can check out their Professional Joomla Templates. So, take care and soon we’ll back with more great news for you.
August 26th, 2009
The 4th Annual Open Source CMS Awards sponsored by Packt Publishing is open for nominations Joomla is eligible for Best PHP Open Source CMS and you can also nominate project contributors such as Open Source MVPs. The nominations are open until September 11. Voting among the top five nominees will begin on September 18.
Joomla, along with Drupal, is already a nominee in the new Hall of Fame category. This category will have sub-category awards for Best Extensions and Themes. These will be nominated by the CMS’s representatives.