Anyone experienced with Joomla? - GoFuckYourself.com

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 07:05 AM

I'm considering it for a new site. What's the learning curve like? Any good extensions I should know about?

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 07:14 AM

Also . . .

Can you recommend any joomla designers with example sites?

fallenmuffin · 08-17-2008, 07:39 AM

From another forum

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Personally I'm a big fan of Joomla with Menalto Gallery for video and images. It's easy to set up and fairly slim as far as what is included with the base CMS, however there are tons of compontents you can use with it. Both Joomla and Gallery are free downloads so you can't beat the cost.
Check out joomla here... www.joomla.org
Check out Gallery here... gallery.menalto.com

You may also want to check out these plugins/addons

Content Static
Fireboard

I'm also planning on using it for an upcoming project

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by fallenmuffin

From another forum

You may also want to check out these plugins/addons

Content Static
Fireboard

I'm also planning on using it for an upcoming project

Thanks for that. I'm amazed at the quality of the free plugins.

Antonio · 08-17-2008, 08:03 AM

in 99% of the cases using Joomla for a website is like using f16 to shoot down a pigeon

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

in 99% of the cases using Joomla for a website is like using f16 to shoot down a pigeon

That would actually be pretty awesome to witness!

In the case of the site I have in mind, it's probably justified. I need to incorporate news, reviews, advertising and community interactions.

directfiesta · 08-17-2008, 09:17 AM

We did a few joomla sites ...

Our hosting sites are joomla. This one ( http://www.habitat-inspect.com mainstream ) is also joomla that we did ( still a few things to finish - waiting for client ).

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by directfiesta

We did a few joomla sites ...

Our hosting sites are joomla. This one ( http://www.habitat-inspect.com mainstream ) is also joomla that we did ( still a few things to finish - waiting for client ).

Very nice design. I could play with those snazzy drop-downs all day.

I'm not entirely sure I'll go with joomla yet but I'm glad you posted.

Twoface31 · 08-17-2008, 09:25 AM

hi we can work for that software we have available staff know how to work with joomla, if you are still looking for a staff just feel free to hit me up or email me

Cheers,

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Twoface31

hi we can work for that software we have available staff know how to work with joomla, if you are still looking for a staff just feel free to hit me up or email me

Cheers,

OK, got any samples you can post?

Zverka · 08-17-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristian

That would actually be pretty awesome to witness!

In the case of the site I have in mind, it's probably justified. I need to incorporate news, reviews, advertising and community interactions.

go drupal

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

brassmonkey · 08-17-2008, 09:59 AM

nice is there one to sell digital content like dvd's? buy and dowload im members area?

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by adultish

go drupal

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

What made me consider joomla over drupal was I heard people reckon joomla has more of a future and a thriving extensions community. That being said I've also heard drupal is more search engine friendly out of the box and, perhaps, better for a community site.

directfiesta · 08-17-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

nice is there one to sell digital content like dvd's? buy and dowload im members area?

yes, virtuemart addon does that ... I am doing one now ...

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 10:08 AM

I've read joomla can be a pain in the ass to setup and the seo is a nightmare.

Is this true?

I'm married so I could do without the extra headaches.

directfiesta · 08-17-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristian

I've read joomla can be a pain in the ass to setup and the seo is a nightmare.

Is this true?

I'm married so I could do without the extra headaches.

Not really ... Set up is traight forward . Developping the site has a learning curve, and works a bit " upside down " ... You need the create menus, categories, then content and only then you can structure it.

As for SEO, it has integrated module ( controlled by an .htaccess file ) or there are a few paying modules to generate search engine friendly pages.

candyflip · 08-17-2008, 10:31 AM

I have memberships with these sites:

http://www.templateplazza.com
http://www.rockettheme.com
http://www.joomlajunkie.com

I love Joomla and have been using it on sites for local small business clients for a while.

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by directfiesta

Not really ... Set up is traight forward . Developping the site has a learning curve, and works a bit " upside down " ... You need the create menus, categories, then content and only then you can structure it.

As for SEO, it has integrated module ( controlled by an .htaccess file ) or there are a few paying modules to generate search engine friendly pages.

Sounds good. Have to admit I work long hours but when it comes to fiddling with new things I tend to get a little lazy. I've had good success with wordpress sites so my natural inclination is always wp. This time around I feel like a change though. I'm tired of all my sites looking the same and competing sites are pretty impressive-looking.

I'll have a look at the seo modules. Thanks for answering my questions.

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

I have memberships with these sites:

http://www.templateplazza.com
http://www.rockettheme.com
http://www.joomlajunkie.com

I love Joomla and have been using it on sites for local small business clients for a while.

Those links are awsome - thanks. I'd had rocket theme recommended to me but didn't know about the other two.

directfiesta · 08-17-2008, 10:44 AM

components and modules : http://extensions.joomla.org/

candyflip · 08-17-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kristian

Those links are awsome - thanks. I'd had rocket theme recommended to me but didn't know about the other two.

Here's another one we belong to:

http://www.joomlajet.com/

And here's another informative Joomla site:

http://www.bestofjoomla.com/

Bama · 08-17-2008, 04:11 PM

I use joomla for all of my mainstream sites and candyflip is right - use those sites for templates if you don't "need" a custom one done.

My hometown in Alabama is Tallassee and I just happen to own the domain
http://www.tallassee.com - it's Joomla with a few extensions. On my recent trip down prior to the tradeshow in Florida, I met with the Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor and he agreed to make my site the official website of the town

I'll sell advertising on the site later down the road and can make a few hundred bucks/month with the site. Not too bad for a site I run as a hobby.

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

Here's another one we belong to:

http://www.joomlajet.com/

And here's another informative Joomla site:

http://www.bestofjoomla.com/

Excellent links again, thanks! I've just been reading through best of joomla; really fantastic site and just what I need to get my knowledge up to par.

eroticsexxx · 08-17-2008, 05:54 PM

Hmmm...good info

Kristian · 08-17-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bama

I use joomla for all of my mainstream sites and candyflip is right - use those sites for templates if you don't "need" a custom one done.

My hometown in Alabama is Tallassee and I just happen to own the domain
http://www.tallassee.com - it's Joomla with a few extensions. On my recent trip down prior to the tradeshow in Florida, I met with the Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor and he agreed to make my site the official website of the town

I'll sell advertising on the site later down the road and can make a few hundred bucks/month with the site. Not too bad for a site I run as a hobby.

I'm definitely going to be using joomla now; so pleased I made this post. The great thing about making these kind of threads is, if you're lucky, you get given all the best and most relevant info. And yes I'll go with a template for now.

Congratulations on the successful site! (I've just been looking at your photo section and wishing I could be your neighbor) Portal sites can be lucrative and you have one helluva portal right there. I actually read about a similar business model recently but your site is vastly better than that used in the model (and I think most of us would kill for a domain like that). The guy would setup professional-looking blogs in key geographic areas. Seo them and add content until traffic was flowing nicely and then he'd sell reviews, business plugs and directory listings. I don't recall figures but he did well.

Bird · 08-17-2008, 11:38 PM

I'm a joomla developer hit me up if you have any questions......268-731-675

2012 · 08-17-2008, 11:59 PM

please use drupal, thanks

Turboface · 08-18-2008, 12:03 AM

Joomla rocks. Most all of my main sites are Joomla powered.

It's better that Droopal or WordPress, by far - trust me, I know from experience.

2012 · 08-18-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Turboface

Joomla rocks. Most all of my main sites are Joomla powered.

It's better that Droopal or WordPress, by far - trust me, I know from experience.

... what's droopal ?
I did notice Joomla has a better page rank.

donkevlar · 08-18-2008, 12:44 AM

Hey, Kristian... I can't seem to ICQ you, email me [email protected] about movie scoring. ;)

Kristian · 08-18-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by donkevlar

Hey, Kristian... I can't seem to ICQ you, email me [email protected] about movie scoring. ;)

I remember chatting to you ages ago dude. Good to hear from you. You're not the first to tell me I have an icq problem. Anyway, reply sent.

donkevlar · 08-18-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kristian

I remember chatting to you ages ago dude. Good to hear from you. You're not the first to tell me I have an icq problem. Anyway, reply sent.

Didn't get an email either, try again

TimBlaze · 08-18-2008, 04:09 PM

im only using their top story script on one of my mainstream sites and its total pain in the ass www.24wrestling.com

donkevlar · 08-18-2008, 04:10 PM

Nevermind, you just got lost in my spambox

TheDoc · 08-18-2008, 04:19 PM

What makes it better than Wordpress?

Anyone know if Joomla would better manage http://thedocblog.com ? I had to do some pretty serious custom changes to make WP do this, but it looks like Joomla may do it all already.

kick ass, db error on my blog! love'in it

candyflip · 08-18-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDoc

What makes it better than Wordpress?

Anyone know if Joomla would better manage http://thedocblog.com ? I had to do some pretty serious custom changes to make WP do this, but it looks like Joomla may do it all already.

kick ass, db error on my blog! love'in it

It's more of a CMS/Community/Portal setup as opposed to Wordpress' Blog/CMS setup.

TheDoc · 08-18-2008, 04:48 PM

Ah, gotcha, thank candyflip.

candyflip · 08-18-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDoc

Ah, gotcha, thank candyflip.

You can pretty much do anything you want with both. It's really a matter of preference depending on the project. At least for me.

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Kristian Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,733	I've read joomla can be a pain in the ass to setup and the seo is a nightmare. Is this true? I'm married so I could do without the extra headaches.

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directfiesta Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 29,761	components and modules : http://extensions.joomla.org/ __________________ I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT ! But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

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Bama Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 2,727	I use joomla for all of my mainstream sites and candyflip is right - use those sites for templates if you don't "need" a custom one done. My hometown in Alabama is Tallassee and I just happen to own the domain http://www.tallassee.com - it's Joomla with a few extensions. On my recent trip down prior to the tradeshow in Florida, I met with the Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor and he agreed to make my site the official website of the town I'll sell advertising on the site later down the road and can make a few hundred bucks/month with the site. Not too bad for a site I run as a hobby.

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