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CMS Software Joomla Version 2.5 Released

suhailajmal — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:23:48 +0000

The Joomla logo

Content Management System, Joomla recently upgraded its content software naming the new version, Joomla 2.5 adorning it with a suite of new features including support of multiple databases, enhanced upgrade notifications etc.

As any web master knows, Joomla is considered to be one of the leading open-source content management systems globally. The software is responsible for operating approximately 1.5 million websites on a daily basis. That is why it is considered as a popular plug-in tool by hosting clients and organizations alike.

One of the main enhancements the CMS tool acquired is its support of Microsoft SQL Server. Older versions of the tool, on the other hand, could only uphold MySQL. “Multi-database support is a huge step forward for Joomla, which is already powering more than 1.6 million websites worldwide. It ensures companies and organization, both large and small, will save even more money and time by adopting Joomla,” said Ryan Ozimek, President of Joomla-supporting non-profit Open Source Matters, quoted in the press release. “No longer will Joomla developers be tied down to a particular database or have to spend more money and time integrating other software to get Joomla to communicate with their database. This enhances Joomla’s scalability immensely.”

Besides the added support, Joomla 2.5 is also capable of keeping clients informed via routine notifications regarding upgrades to the system. Customers will also have access to an enhanced language search engine via the CMS tool as well.

“We literally received thousands of pieces of input at ideas.joomla.org into what functionality should be added to Joomla 2.5, and overwhelmingly enhanced notifications and more elegant search topped the list,” said Mark Dexter of the Joomla production leadership team.

Those who are curious regarding the suite of features on offer, can view the list here and can download the software directly from the website.

About Joomla

Joomla is a renowned web managing portal or CMS which allows the construction and maintenance of websites and online applications. Its easy-to-use web interface, flexible operations and frequent upgrades, have made it one of the most popular online software in the industry. Both experienced web masters and independent online entrepreneurs rarely face any difficulty when using the software.

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Latest Sizzling offer from SoftLayer-The Microsoft WebMatrix

suhailajmal — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:38:06 +0000

(From Website Hosting)

SoftLayer®Technologies, a premier cloud, managed and dedicated web hosting service just announced its latest project- The Microsoft WebMatrix platform. This new Microsoft WebMatrix is a platform where developers can easily work on the Microsoft Windows Server 2008, develop easily customizable websites and publish them.

Glaring Attributes of this tool:

Easy Development of WordPress, Joomla applications and much more
Develop, Modify and host Websites in a minute!
Build easily with apps like WordPress, Joomla!
Enjoy unlimited control over using MySQL and Microsoft SQL databases
Have the support to deploy multiple PHP and ASP.NET apps on a single server

Andrew Maten, Vice President of IS Windows Systems for SoftLayer, said: “Microsoft WebMatrix provides SoftLayer customers an easy-to-use, all-in-one solution for Web development. The WebMatrix platform was designed to streamline Web development environments—simply and easily integrating a suite of development applications.”

Users can incorporate WebMatrix on platform having SoftLayer Dedicated Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 running on it! Users can use this tool by simply selecting Microsoft Windows Server 2008, as the underlying operating system and adding WebMatrix.

A special yet limited offer for the first 1,000 customers is available as part of the promotional WebMatrix campaign. Those users can enjoy a $40 credit for the first six months.

Know a bit more about SoftLayer Technologies

With Headquarters in Dallas, SoftLayer holds the ability to integrate and automate all kinds of enterprises with their main server through effective and secure management with the help of authentic and stable Open API and Customer Portal.

For more information, please visit its Website or call 866.398.7638.

Original: Latest Sizzling offer from SoftLayer-The Microsoft WebMatrix

Joomla Hosting at just $3.33 per Month from Web Host Infrenion Networks

suhailajmal — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:36:58 +0000

(From Website Hosting)

The Global Video Hosting Gurus-Infrenion Networks, today, broadcasted a new Joomla hosting deal!

This new offer will hold 3GB hard disk and a bandwidth of 50GB. Infrenion Networks always comes up with interesting and special hosting packages, offering unparallel CMS hosting services. What sets this company apart is their professional attitude combined with a high level of dedication and 24/7 helpful customer support.

The proposed Joomla plan from Infrenion Networks seems definitely more price economic, delivering great competitive hosting facilities. Using this offer, you can create as many MYSQL databases as you wish, host more than one domain on the same account and enjoy infinite Email accounts. The best part is you get to enjoy 99.9% server uptime.

Infrenion Networks have claimed that CMS servers have been optimized to their maximum capabilities; so that, you will definitely feel a big difference when comparing their service to other web hosting companies.

The Vice President of their Marketing section, Daniel Hanczyc, states that the company is offering amazing promotional discounts on their recent Joomla Hosting plan. The offer is valid for the first 50 customers. Note these discounts are available for a very short time, so visit http://www.infrenion.com/joomla-hosting to be amongst the lucky 50 first users.

The reason for the popularity of Infrenion Networks is that they provide high quality services at most feasible rates. The company is well ahead of its competitors in offering cheap FFMPEG Web Hosting facilities to UK and US regions. The company remains dedicated in providing reliable hosting solutions. It keeps coming up with innovative and modernized web hosting services, allowing more creative and designing powers. Infrenion Networks not only aims to put forward the best hosting facilities, but also wants to keep servicing its customers in an upright and integral manner. The company holds so much faith in their level of commitment and work quality that they present customers 30 days money back guarantee!

Although, Infrenion Networks never claim that they are the cheapest hosting service provider in UK and US, but their packages and hosting charges point out that they give best quality at low fares. Not a bad deal for the customers, right?

For more info, check http://www.infrenion.com/about-us

Original: Joomla Hosting at just $3.33 per Month from Web Host Infrenion Networks

Increasing Demand for Open Source CMS Abilities in 2011

DN — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:37:03 +0000

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In 2011, many unemployed individuals are looking to open-source content management system development as a source for employment. The information technology industry is slowly recuperating from the global economic recession. Unfortunately, many companies are hesitant to invest in new projects, technology and staff. However, on the Internet, there are many opportunities to develop and implement content management systems like Joomla, WordPress and Drupal.

Open source content management systems typically have the advantage of being user-friendly. However, to create that advantage, programmers must have a highly skilled technical resource. Industry professionals have seen a 40 percent increase in demand for open source content management system work like Drupal. The good news for those with Drupal technical training is the demand is there but the supply is lacking.

There are multiple roles to implementing a content management system platform which include:

Programmer
Front end designers/themers
System administrators
Site builders

Programmers create the code that powers content management systems. Most use programming languages like Ruby, Java and PHP to create components, plug-ins and modules for the content platform. Front end designers and themers center their efforts on the aesthetic features of the site. They use tools like CSS, JavaScript and HTML to improve the look and feel of the platform.

System administrators put their effort into infrastructure and platform maintenance. Typical administrators have web server skills and knowledge of the platform. Finally, site builders are experienced with the features of the system as well as the architecture. The main focus of site builders is the site configuration.

Further developing skills in these fields or any of the aforementioned programming languages will not only help you in many information technology fields, but also with the growing open source content management system industry. It is feasible to develop these skills through training and certificate programs in six months to a year. There are plenty of online courses that fulfill this need.

Another option is to focus on independent study which is of fairly low cost. Online tutorials, books and conferences that offer intensive training can be effective. All you need is time, a small amount of money and extreme discipline.

The growing open source content management system field is an excellent way to make a part-time (through freelancing) or full-time paycheck once the necessary knowledge is obtained. These types of jobs could significantly decrease the unemployment rate in the coming years.

Original: Increasing Demand for Open Source CMS Abilities in 2011

Three Ways Content Management Systems Are Used to Increase Productivity

DN — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:52:23 +0000

(From Website Hosting)

Content management systems, also known as CMS, are powerful and robust software solutions that allow you to easily create, manage, organize, and promote websites. Professional grade e-commerce sites, personal blogs, and business portfolios can quickly be set up and marketed utilizing pre-made templates that simplify site design and put supreme creativity at the hands of even the most novice webmaster or aspiring online entrepreneur.

In years past, website owners either needed extensive web development skills and programming knowledge, or the funds to invest in outsourcing these tasks to a professional developer or an Internet technology team. Fortunately, with the development of content management systems like WordPress, Joomla!, and Drupal, even the most inexperienced website owner can enjoy the following three productivity boosting attributes.

Diverse Development & Design

Content management systems are open source server-side software, which means they are constantly updated and improved by an open community of web developers that routinely enhance the functionality and capabilities of the CMS. This community of developers is constantly expanding, with each new member being a possible creator of a new theme or plugin.

Themes, also known as templates, are premade designs that can be instantly applied to every page on a website, without changing the content or backend administration settings of the site. The diverse development community and subsequent ongoing creation of new templates allows website owners to quickly and easily change the look and feel of the site, with minimal effort and risk. By greatly reducing the amount of time that it takes to build and fully design a website, content management systems effectively eliminate the usual temporal restrictions of site development.

Ongoing Organization

After facilitating the creation of the website, the content management system can then be used to continually maintain ongoing organization, by giving the site owner the ability to quickly and easily create site categories, product catalogs, and other administrative interfaces within the control panel. With a content management system you can quickly access old posts, as well as edit them, and move them to different areas of the site. You can also get a better overall picture of how the site will look when it’s finished by using the preview feature that is included within the publishing module of nearly every major content management system.

Entrepreneurial Expansion

The same open source development community that is primarily responsible for creating new templates and themes for content management systems, also regularly contributes to the ever-expanding plugin library. Content management system plugins allow you to instantly change and improve the functionality of the CMS administrative interface by adding new modules and features. By utilizing a CMS that has a large repository of plugins available at the moment, you can ensure that the capabilities of your website and administrative interface are not limited in any way. Installing plugins within a content management system is typically a simple process that can be completed in under 2 minutes with a couple of clicks of the mouse.

Original: Three Ways Content Management Systems Are Used to Increase Productivity

A Review of Eco-Friendly Hosting

DN — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:56:36 +0000

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Everywhere you look someone is talking about “going green” and making changes to help improve the environment. Well, the web hosting industry is no exception. SuperGreen hosting is the only provider in the industry that has begun to make major changes to focus more on the environment and reducing their carbon footprint.

The company has gone 100% carbon neutral which helps them to have a zero negative impact on the environment. All offices, servers, and datacenters are powered by solar or wind energy. Based out of the United Kingdom with offices in the United States, SuperGreen is extremely new to the web hosting industry and has been providing an environmental focus since conception.

SuperGreen only provides one hosting plan that is suitable for any website that is small or medium. You get many benefits with this plan including:

Unlimited domains
Unlimited databases
Unlimited email addresses
Domain for lifetime
Website templates
Suit builder
E-commerce tools
PayPal and merchant account support
Instant setup

Despite all these features, the plan is still affordable at $6.95 per month. However, there is an on-going promotion for $3.95 per month that still includes all the features listed above.

Industry-leading cPanel is the control panel used on all servers. Within this software you are able to manage all aspects of your account and quickly install various scripts and applications. Email setup, site statistics and script implementation are all a breeze with cPanel software. Additionally, there are plenty of add-ons for WordPress, Joomla and other programs.

Also, SuperGreen guarantees an uptime of 99.9%. SuperGreen servers can be accessed at any time of day all year round. Additionally, the company has top-notch customer service representative’s ready 24/7 to help you with any issues you may have. The technical staff can be reached via phone, email or live chat online.

The low cost of hosting at SuperGreen would make you think they are considered a cheap web hosting provider. However, the features and applications that accompany the monthly plan prove otherwise. Since they operate in such and efficient manner with self-produced energy, they are able to keep their prices lower than competitors while managing to improve the environment.

SuperGreen hosting is an excellent web hosting provider that all webmasters should try due to the number of features received vs. the price and the zero environmental impact they have.

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Review of the Expression Engine CMS

DN — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:07:29 +0000

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While Expression Engine is not nearly as popular as other content management systems like Joomla WordPress, and Drupal, it is quickly gaining popularity as more people become aware of its extensive benefits. Expression Engine’s user interface is incredibly user friendly and is ideal for both novice webmasters and advanced web developers alike.

After examining the user interface for more than a coupe of minutes, virtually anyone with the smalls amount of technical experience should be able to express themselves freely through the Expression Engine control panel. The following will review the overall functionality of Expression Engine, in comparison to some of its more popular competitors.

Managing Multiple Sites with Expression Engine

Expression Engine has many revolutionary and unique new features that webmasters and developers will love. For example, the software supports the management of several web sites simultaneously through a centralized control interface. This is a huge time saver and productivity booster, especially considering that most of the other CMS on the market do not support multi-site management out of the box. The software makes it easy to manage your network of sites using features like the global find and replace, which lets you perform a find and replace on all of your web sites instantaneously. Never before has there been a content management system that simplifies the administration of multiple sites like Expression Engine.

Developer’s Features in Expression Engine

Developers love Expression Engine because it provides unparalleled flexibility when designing new web pages, due to the highly compatible templating system that the software is based on. Thus, Expression Engine is an ideal solution for professional web developers that need a platform to express their art form through. If you’re tired of the restrictions that other CMS place on your development capabilities, you may want to consider the flexibility and simplicity of Expression Engine, which is being expanded upon every day. Since Expression Engine is an open source software, the team f developers that work to improve it is expanding every day, along with the feature list of the software and its overall functionality.

Is Expression Engine Free?

Expression Engine is one of the few content management systems that has a free and paid version. The free version provides enough power to manage and create web sites, and can be compared to conventional content management systems. The free version of the software can only be used on a couple of web sites, while the commercial version of the software (which costs about $100) can be used on an unlimited amount of web site, and there are no usage restrictions. Professional webmasters and web developers should definitely consider the added advantages of using the paid license of Expression Engine, rather than a free version or a conventional CMS, which bears significant functionality limitations. Considering that Expression Engine is one of the only CMS on the market that is not free, it is easy to see why so many new features are added with each update.

Original: Review of the Expression Engine CMS

Open Source CMS Review – Top Three CMS

DN — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:09:24 +0000

(From Website Hosting)

Content management systems are integral tools needed for the management and building of professional web sites. Without a good CMS, most web site owners would not be capable of setting up their site and maintaining it on a daily basis, as that would require a great deal of technical knowledge and persistence. Fortunately, there are developers out there that understand the frustration of not having the skills necessary to create and operate sites, and as a result the internet has witnessed the invention and advent of several notable open source content management systems.

Open source CMS are different from conventional CMS because they can be expanded upon by any developer with the knowledge and willpower to do so. Rather than being limited by the core features of the software, webmasters can use open source software to enhance their web site management capabilities, and even build new content management systems around the core system. If you would like to take advantage of such a software then you may want to consider the advantages of the following top three open source content management systems.

WordPress

WordPress is by far the most popular and powerful CMS available today, especially with the release of the revolutionary WordPress 3.0 that surfaced just a few months ago. WordPress has a larger plugin library than any other CMS, which means you don’t have to start from scratch just because the software is an open source platform. In fact, there are currently thousands of plugins available for WordPress that improve nearly every aspect of site management and creation, including but not limited to search engine optimization, site design, and site navigation. If you are looking for a reliable open source software that is easy to use and renowned for it user-friendly interface, then you should definitely consider the benefits of WordPress, the number one open source content management system.

Joomla

Joomla is similar to WordPress in that it has a large library of plugins and optional modules available that enhance the functionality of the software. However, Joomla is not as user-friendly as other CMS because it is primarily geared towards professional developers that need a robust development platform through which they can design high-tech web sites. Unfortunately, Joomla is not made for amateur webmasters and is a bit more restrictive than WordPress, which is why it has earned the second spot in the open source CMS review list.

Drupal

Drupal is one of the best open source CMS available, primarily because of its incredible capability to replicate the functionality of all other CMS, within a slightly more complex interface of course. Unfortunately, this functionality cannot be realized by the average webmaster, simply because it is such a unique CMS that has its own development language. Experienced web developers may find that they like Drupal better than the above two CSM, as it is possible to create pages that are beyond the standard templating structure of a conventional content management system.

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Using CMS Creation Technology

DN — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:30:48 +0000

(From Website Hosting)

One of the more popular CMS solutions is Drupal. Other solutions are Joomla and WordPress. All CMS programs give you the opportunity to choose the format and template of your website. Most CMS solutions have the same features when it comes to design functions. However, Drupal seems to simplify the process of employing themes with your site, more so than your average CMS. One of the best things about Drupal is that the design of your website has been centralized and your entire site can be controlled and manipulated using a central database. The process of using Drupal is for the most part simple, to fully take advantage of the design features offered by Drupal there are a few key notes that must be taken into consideration.

Choosing the Right Theme

One of the first things involved with designing a web site is choosing a them that would properly fit with the aesthetics of your website. Themes can be found all over the web and are offered by a variety of third party websites that specialize in web design. Simply searching engines, such as Google, for web design themes and templates can return hundreds or even thousands of results. When choosing your theme it is important to note whether the one you have selected is compatible with the version of Drupal you are using. If after browsing through the available themes and templates you still cannot decide which would be best, enlisting the services of a web designer may be in order.

Hiring a Web Developer

Web designers are readily available and can assist in fabricating a custom design for you site. Designers can be found that will work at reasonable prices. Making sure you enlist the help of a reputable designer is paramount. You do not want to enlist the help of someone with little to no experience in the field. Hiring a designer who is also highly acquainted with Drupal’s functions and capabilities is also important. Making sure that the designer you contract to your cause is willing to make changes to the final product is very important. If you are paying for a service then obviously you will want it done right and not just done.

Integrating your Theme

Now that you have developed the theme that is right for your site you will need to install it to your site and get it on the web. The first thing that must be done is to go over all documents related to the development of your theme as they may provide pertinent information to the installation of your theme. After becoming properly acquainted with the installation process it is time to upload your theme to the correct location. This location is usually: “/sites/all/ThemeName”.

All that is left to do at this point is log into your site under an administrative account to finish the process. Accessing the administrative functions of your site is as easy as typing a web address into the address bar of your browser. To access the administrative functions of your site you will need to type “yoursitesname.com/admin” into the URL bar of your internet browser. Once you have accessed the administrative interface you will need to locate the proper location to add your theme. Locating the proper location for doing this is easy and is usually labeled as “Site Building Area.”

Once you have accessed the building area you will then want to click on “Themes” to upload your theme. Once you have done this you will be able to see a list of your uploaded themes. Now that you have found your themes it is just a matter of choosing the one that you have fabricated, setting it as your default and saving your site. Once all this has been done all that is left to do is click on “Save Configuration” to finalize the process.

Original: Using CMS Creation Technology

How to Publish a Website

DN — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:22:18 +0000

(From Website Hosting)

There are hundreds of millions of websites across the internet from every corner of the earth. Hence the reason it’s called the World Wide Web. As technology progresses and websites are easier to build, even an individual with the lowest comprehension of computer knowledge can get one up and running in a short time.

Due to the technology currently available, the publishing of a website can be completed in only three steps. These include:

Create the website
Find a hosting plan
Upload the site

Depending on your skill level, a website can be created manually utilizing Dreamweaver or notepad. On the other hand, sites can be almost automatically created with numerous open source programs. The second method is the easiest and requires the least amount of programming.

One of the most popular methods of website creation is WordPress, a content management system. It was originally created to help create blogs, but this has been extended to any type of website including stores. There are thousands of user-created themes for your website. Additionally, plugins, widgets and other tools are available to the user for different tasks, most are free.

Another helpful content management system is Joomla which creates the site and manages the content. To use Joomla simply install it properly and that’s it! There are tools for site creation if you have the need.

Once the website is created, its time to find a hosting plan that fits your needs. Generally you don’t want to use a free service since the quality is usually not up to par. Since most web hosting companies are charging beans for service, it’s almost free. The most important aspects of choosing a web hosting provider are scalability, storage, bandwidth, CPU and cost.

Once you’ve found a web hosting provider, its time to upload the site. Find a free FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program and connect to your site through the IP address. Simply drag the files from your computer to their server and that’s basically it. Many web hosting providers can automatically install CMS’s like WordPress.

Creating a website has come a long way in a short amount of time. There is so much software available to create a website without any programming knowledge needed. With the addition of freeware and open source software, it’s also extremely inexpensive. As technology continues, this task will become even easier and almost everyone will have a website.

Using Web Applications to Improve Your Website

Original: How to Publish a Website