Joomla! A User’s Guide: Building a Successful Joomla! Powered Website
April 19th, 2008
Joomla! A User’s Guide: Building a Successful Joomla! Powered Website
Customer Review: Moving from Joomla 1.0 to 1.5
I came to this book having previously implemented a Joomla 1.0 site, wanting to know what Joomla 1.5 has to offer. The depth of Barrie North’s knowledge is impressive and his explanations are very clear. I found myself focussing on chapters 9 and beyond, covering templates and examples of practical site implementation, dipping back into previous chapters for reference detail. The book was written before the Joomla 1.0 to 1.5 migration process was finalised, so it doesn’t cover practical migration steps. However, this topic is well documented on the Joomla site.
Some advanced subjects are well covered, such as Google Adwords conversion, going beyond other books I have read. The book does a good job of explaining Joomla to the new user and clarifying topics for the more experienced user.
I thoroughly recommend the book.
Customer Review: I can see Joomla! clearly now …..
I’m planning to build my first website. Content is King. I’ve done the due diligence bit, and decided that Joomla! is the one for me, but it seemed so complex.
Well that’s no longer the case; Barrie Norman has produced an excellent guide to the brand new 1.5 version of Joomla! and having read it I feel entirely confident that I’ll soon have a site up and running.
The book is very well produced, excellent quality, seems to cover all that you’ll need to know and is well laid out. It’s well written in that time-proven style; tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em; tell them; tell them what you’ve told them. The order of the chapters is logical and it is easy to follow through.
One of the hardest concepts to grasp is that of Sections, Categories, and Articles, but the author leads you through this in an easy ‘building knowledge as you go’ style which results in you ultimately gaining a full understanding of all the constituent parts and how thay fit together.
The example sites for a school, restaurant and blog site make for really useful case studies.
The interviews with existing owners of a variety of sites explaining why they chose Joomla!, what they like about it, what extra add-ons they are using, and relating their user experiences are also really useful.
There are also a couple of sections on that oh so vital black-art of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), and it’s great to get the heads-up on all these important tips & tricks before creating your website. It’ll be so much simpler to get it right first time, and there’s no point in building a site that nobody can find!
I am entirely confident that a few hours reading this book will pay back many-fold when it comes to actually developing my site.
I would recommend that anybody embarking on a Joomla! site build buys this book and reads it first.
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Customer Review: Lustmord…
Two groundbreaking bands merge to create this excellent DVD. Amazing video, even more amazing remix by legendary Lustmord. 5+
Customer Review: Fantastic!!!
TOOL videos are just unbelievable. They look so beautiful the attention to detail is mind blowing! If you’re a TOOL fan you’ll know that already. The only time I saw the Schism video before was at a TOOL gig a few years back. This DVD is well worth the money, the remix is fantastic. It’s not a cut and paste, with bits thrown in job like most “remixes” this is completely different. It’s long!! I’ve yet to check out the commentary but I doubt it’s “boring”. If you liked Salival you’ll love this.
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Beaded jewelry is taking the craft world by storm—and so is Jackie Guerra. She makes the art of creating fun and easy. With her help, plus these amazingly simple techniques, anyone can achieve attractive results quickly. So get out that spool of wire, and start mastering such basic skills as stringing and weaving: there’s nothing complicated at all, so even beginners can make the 50 fabulous designer projects.
Each item showcases a particular style or technique, and originally made its debut on DIY Network’s Jewelry Making show. From necklaces and chokers to bracelets and earrings, there’s a treasure trove on these splendidly illustrated pages, which guide the crafter carefully through the process. Tips for customizing and adapting the designs are included.
Jackie Guerra is well known as an actress, stand-up comic, and motivational speaker. Her acting credits include an ongoing role on the drama American Family, a sitcom series on the WB network, and roles in major motion pictures with Woody Allen and Jennifer Lopez. In addition to hosting DIY’s Jewelry Making, Jackie also hosts the Style Network show You’re Invited. She is very active in political issues in the Latino community.
