Two sites I often see that are difficult to build with Joomla are school websites and membership sites that use paid subscriptions.
School websites can be very complex and are difficult to set up. Our school Shackpack's popularity was a testament to how difficult this is. Built with Joomla 1.0, many schools took advantaged of a pre-configured school website, and the 30 page guide that went along with it. For some time now many schools have been asking us when the 1.5 version would appear!
Membership sites pose a different problem. Recurring monthly payments are among the most difficult to implement. This makes sites such as Internet Learning Environments or Paid Member sites tricky to set up and grow. Especially when you add in the complexities of trying to build an online community around them. In partnership with Teaching Sells, we have developed a package to create subscription based membership sites.
Tagged in SEO, SEM, business
Nov 12, 2008
A few weeks ago I found a great web marketing site, ittybiz.com. I have had Naomi's site in my RSS reader and see that she has launched a new product about doing business online.
Tagged in GPL, google
Nov 07, 2008
Last week I wrote a post, Did Stallman Say Gmail is Worse than Stupidity where I noted that Stallman had made some interesting comments about the dangers (as he saw them) of running SaaS.
I just came across another post on GigaOM that pointed out an interesting aspect I had never thought of. The post asserted that the ability to run software is perhaps more important than having the code in your hands.
Tagged in Joomla Sites, blogging
Nov 05, 2008
According to Steve Krug (aka Don't Make Me Think), there are two type of site visitors. Those that come to your site and start browsing, and those that tend to look for a search as their first step.
Brian Teeman (new blog, check it out), notes that most sites, Joomla or otherwise have the search in the top right. A convention worth keeping to.
Tagged in Joomla Sites, joomla 1.5
Oct 30, 2008
In June we launched a revolutionary new service that provides fully managed Joomla websites and world class education and support. We call it Simplweb.
We are excited to announce the launch of a new program, the Simplweb Professional Partner Program. If you need help, or don't have the time to fully develop your site, carefully chosen experts are ready to help you build and customize your site so you can be successful.
We have had thousands of eager Joomla users check out our free trial and create sites, and the feedback has been great.
Tagged in training, events
Oct 30, 2008
UPDATED 10/23: Special deal for Compass friends! $50 off the registration price through November 1st!
Time is running out for you to get your tickets for the biggest Joomla event this year in the USA, the CMS Winter Expo!
You're invited to the 2008 Winter CMS Expo, to be held at Denver's historic Brown Palace Hotel on December 4th and 5th. Joomla! will be the spotlight CMS. I'll be there presenting some great Joomla sessions:
Based on attendee feedback from Chicago's highly successful Spring JoomlaExpo (1.0), our friends at the CMSA listened, and are taking the 2008 Winter Expo to even higher level!
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