Joomlashack Blog and Updates

The US Joomlaverse expanding in 2009

Tom Elliott14 January 2009Joomla 1.5

With Joomla so popular now that even Paris Hilton uses (and breaks) it [Editor note: It seems early reports of Ms. Hilton using Joomla are not accurate- see the comments in the original post from Joomla core team representatives], it's no surprise that new Joomla User Groups (JUGs) are popping up all over the map.

The latest is in Wisconsin, where the Milwaukee User Group will hold its first meeting in a couple weeks. A few of us Vermonters call the New England User Group home, which has grown to an impressive number and is now helping spin off another new JUG in the seacoast region of New Hampshire (near Portsmouth.)

And then there are Joomla Days like the upcoming one in Las Vegas. Unfortunately we'll never know what happens there, because what happens in Vegas... So you'd better find your own local Joomla User Group and/or Joomla Day to attend!

If you are involved in a JUG or Joomla Day and think we should blog about it here on Joomlashack, let us know!

Joomla 1.5.9 Released- Important Security Update

Tom Elliott14 January 2009Joomla 1.5

It's been two months since a new version of Joomla 1.5 hit the streets, and not a moment too late. The new release has the longest change log we've seen in a long time, including some high priority security issues and dozens of bug fixes and changes.

The Joomla proclaims Joomla 1.5.9 is "a security release and users are strongly encouraged to upgrade immediately." So get to it!

3rd Annual Joomlashack Charity Contest- Vote Now

Tom Elliott19 December 2008Joomlashack

NOTE: Voting on this contest closed on 1/4/2009. Want to support our 2009 charitable efforts? Read about our matching program!

Support these five charities, but vote for just one!

Last month we asked our Joomlashack community to nominate their favorite charity for a $1,000 USD cash prize. Within 10 days, we had nominees from all corners of the globe and doing incredibly diverse work. Our team carefully reviewed every entry and then narrowed our list down to the five nominees below as our favorite five.

Please check out and then support each of these excellent and deserving organizations with an online contribution, and then vote for the charity that you think is most deserving of our $1,000 USD cash prize.

Voting ends Sunday, January 4th at 11:59pm EST

Simplicity: A Powerful but Light Joomla 1.5 Template

Tom Elliott14 December 2008Joomla Templates

Simplicity has been on the shelf at Joomlashack ever since Joomla's release, and no doubt it has been one of your favorites.

This month we've taken the time to go over this template with a fine-toothed comb in an effort to maximize its efficiency for Joomla! 1.5.

Simplicity is still one of the fastest templates in the world, almost 18 months after its release, and it remains one of the few source ordered, hard-core SEO templates around.

Today we'd like to invite you back to the Simplicity demo to have a look at its progression into the Joomla! 1.5 realm.

Check out these excellent new features:

CMS Expo Denver- Joomla Fun a Mile High

Tom Elliott14 December 2008Joomlashack

Joomlashack was in the house for CMS Expo Denver last week, and enjoyed a three days of packed Joomla action.

The Expo brought together for the second time a dogpile of friends and colleagues in the Joomlaverse, including our buddies at Alledia.com (SEO Club), Azrul.com (Makers of JomSocial, MyBlog, JomComment, and other excellent extensions for Joomla), and dozens of other Joomlaheads.

Joomlashack Thanksgiving Sale - 30% off

Barrie North28 November 2008Joomlashack

Thanksgiving The holiday season is here, and Joomlashack wants to join in the season of giving. Take 30% off anything in our shop- offer good until Sunday, November 30th. (Voucher code below.)

Take a look at our excellent Joomla 1.5 templates, including:

Optimus - a free Joomla 1.5 template with a Pro version you'll have to have- just $17.50 with Thanksgiving savings!
Earthblog- a four color Joomla 1.5 template for just $28 with Thanksgiving savings!
Relevant - a Joomla 1.5 template with four colors for just $28 with Thanksgiving savings!

And heck, why not pick up a Developer Club membership for just $280- and get unlimited use of all our templates! That's $120 off our standard price!

Your Thanksgiving discount voucher is: thanksgiving30

Joomlashack's 3rd Annual Charity Contest Opens!

Tom Elliott20 November 2008Joomlashack

Nominations extended to December 8th!

Has there ever been a time when non-profits needed our support more?

The world's many problems- dirty water, hungry children, oppressed people, forgotten animals- are often only solved by the dedicated volunteers and staff of our non-profits and NGOs. In a time of darkness, these organizations make the world brighter.

Announcing our 3rd Annual Charity Contest- where our community nominates and chooses a deserving charity to win a 1,000 USD cash donation.

Discuss the charity contest in our forum!

CMS Expo Denver: Best Offer Yet!

Tom Elliott12 November 2008Joomlashack

Still thinking about CMS Expo Denver? Here's the best offer yet!

Joomlashack friends and customers get $50 off your registration- just $499!

Register 3 or more and get $100 off your registration fees- $449 per person!

Learn more about CMS Expo Denver and register today!

Announcing Optimus, the latest free Joomla 1.5 template from Joomlashack

TJ Baker28 October 2008Joomla Templates

Looking for a Professional Grade Free Joomla! 1.5 Template?

Our latest free Joomla! template features 800/1024/Fluid layout options, custom column widths, and is loaded with beautiful typography and other convenient options.

If you like how Optimus performs, you can easily upgrade this great template with the pro expansion pack - includes suckerfish menus, graphic source files, and 5 color packs!

Check out Optimus!

Get the free version of optimus!

The Optimus template comes in a free and pro version. If you'd like to check out the free Joomla template - Optimus, fill out the form below and we'll send you the template and some useful information about how to use it, and a bunch of great discount coupons for our products and other Joomla extensions.

CMS Expo just five weeks away!

Tom Elliott21 October 2008Joomlashack

UPDATED 10/23: Special deal for Joomlashack friends! $50 off the registration price through November 1st!

The JoomlaExpo in Chicago last May was so fun, our friends at the Content Management System Association (CMSA) decided to do it again this December in lovely mile high Denver!

Announcing 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, with Joomlashack's own Barrie North and Tom Elliott presenting.