For the past several years, Joomla has been using the 1.5 version, which is more stable than it has ever been and is used by millions. With the release of Joomla 1.6 early in 2011, then the subsequent release of Joomla 1.7 in July of 2011, leading to the discontinuation of Joomla 1.6, many Joomla developers and users are left wondering what to do. More confusion comes when you consider the release of Joomla 1.8 is scheduled for early 2012, and Joomla 1.7 support will be discontinued at that time.

What this means for the average Joomla user remains to be seen, but the bottom line is that Joomla 1.5 will be supported until at least the middle of 2012 so there is no reason not to continue using it. All of the extensions, components and templates for 1.5 are well established and more stable than ever. We feel upgrading to one of these new versions should be held off until they become stable, or Joomla can decide on a stable version that won't require massive upgrades every few months.

Websites 101: Web Browsers

It seems that most people just don't give a lot of thought to their choice of web browser. Many just use whichever is set as default when the computer is taken out of the box. What you may not know is that there are many modern browsers that take advantage of the latest advancements in web design and development, adding extra flair and functionality to websites while increasing personal security.

This article is aimed at educating the average person and beginning developers about some aspects of web browsers. We’ll also give some insight to the web design process and provide some food for thought to our clients and anyone who is considering developing a website of their own.

Content Is King

When building a new website, text content is the key. Having your text prepared before you start the web development or design process can speed things along as well as make it a more affordable undertaking. The more content you have, the more information you can convey about what you do and the better your chances are of showing up in an internet search. Having an appropriate and defined amount of text on your website also opens the door to more creative design possibilities and helps keep things organized in the long run.

We'll discuss the importance of text content and how you can take steps to optimize your content and save money in the long run.

Websites 101: Domain Name Basics

A domain name is a very important piece of your website. From technical aspects, to marketing and basic everyday operation, having control over your Domain Name is essential for things to work as they should.

We'll go over what a domain name is, why you need one, and why it's so important to go about setting it up correctly.