Congratulations! You've found the January issue of the Joomla Community Magazine! We're starting the year with a great variety or articles that hold something for everyone: tutorials and how-to's, community news (yes, elections coming up) and other interesting articles.  

For over 20 years, Joomla has been developed and maintained by volunteers from all over the world. No big company behind it, no tech bro telling us what to do: just people like you and me. Do you like that idea? Join the global Joomla movement, there's something to do for everyone and we'd love to have you on board!

Check out this video, made by people from various Joomla teams:

Link to video on YouTube

There's always room for new volunteers, so if you see something in this video that appeals to you, don't hesitate to reach out. Let's work together and push Joomla forward!

A movement like Joomla can only grow if you help get this message out to the world: if you're in search of a flexible, stable, robust, extendable, secure and fast CMS that's completely yours, Joomla is it.

Enjoy the January issue - our wonderful authors wrote everything with you in mind, so if you see anything you like: share, share, share!

Full list of this month's articles:

This release wouldn't have been possible without the work of the Community Magazine Team, all the authors and all the people who patiently answered our questions.

Thanks to those who participated! Your contribution means the world to us.

The Call for Authors for the Community Magazine is always open, we are eager to receive your articles.

If you want to write for the Magazine, regularly or just once, drop us a line at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Contributed to this issue:
Anja de Crom (Co-Editor), Claudia Weber-Lenck (Co-Editor), Sandra Decoux (Creative Team), Viviana Menzel (Author & Maintainer), Louise Hawkins (Creative Team), Dan Atrill (Author, Editor, Creative Team), Brian Teeman (Author), Emmanuel Lemor (Author), Cyril Rezé (Author), Herman Peeren (Author), Serge Billon (Author), Carlos Cámara (Author)

We want to thank also all the developers, leaders and volunteers who dedicated their time to answer our interview questions. The Joomla Community Magazine wouldn't be possible without the continuing work of all the volunteers contributing to Joomla. Thank you all for being part of the Joomla movement!