Category: Joomla 1.7

When Joomla 1.6 was released, we did a code comparision of Joomla 1.6 and Joomla 1.5. Because this blog was well received, we decided the recent launch of Joomla 1.7 was a good moment to take a new look at the source codes. Like last time, we've used PHPloc to compare the code of Joomla 1.7 and Joomla 1.6. Image credits: … Read more

Joomla! 1.7 was released on 19 July 2011. This is also the first release made that the Joomla Project has made within the new six-month release cycle that started with the delivery of Joomla 1.6. Image credits: ewan traveler A couple minutes ago we've finished upgrading and testing all our Joomla 1.7 templates. No problems … Read more

A couple of minutes ago I was commenting on a LinkedIn thread where somebody requested help with his website. The person asking the question wondered if having W3C validation errors on his website could negatively affect his SEO (short answer: no, as Matt Cutts states in this video). Looking at the (extremely outdated) code and … Read more

I just had a pleasant surprise after installing the first alpha version of Joomla 1.7. It seems one of my biggest wishes in terms of SEO in the core of Joomla! has been granted because Joomla! now allows you to include the site name after the page title! Image credits: tanakawho Include Site Name in Page Titles for Joomla! … Read more

Update: Joomla! 1.7 was released on 19 July 2011. Check our Joomla 1.7 templates out now! According to the Joomla! Development Strategy Joomla 1.7 should be released on the 10th of July. As stated by Production Leadership Team (PLT) member Mark Dexter, developers had until June 1st (yesterday) to submit their code to be … Read more

Update: Joomla! 1.7 was released on 19 July 2011. Check our Joomla 1.7 templates out now! Last weekend the Dutch Joomla!Days 2011 were held. All four ThemePartner core members went to check it out and we also gave two presentations. Such an event is always a great opportunity to talk to other Joomla! users and learn what … Read more