Brutalism in Web Design

You landed on a website and it felt like someone punched you in the face. The typography was a chaotic mess, the navigation seemed utterly lost, and the colour palette was aggressively disturbing. It felt less like a user interface and more like the design had grabbed your heart in a fist and started squeezing. Welcome to the world of brutalism in web design.

J!Otto: The Award That Big Joomla Sites Want To Win

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of being recognized by your peers. I learned this firsthand in 2011, when my colleague Isidro Baquero and I discovered our Spanish Joomla blog had been nominated for a J.O.S.C.A.R award at JandBeyond. We were just two engineers passionate enough to write about Joomla! in our native language. We didn’t win, but that moment of validation was unforgettable: it felt like we had achieved something amazing.

Recover your voice. Develop your podcast site in Joomla!

Having a dedicated website for your podcast isn’t just a bonus - it’s essential. It’s your home base, your archive, your identity. While platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts help you distribute your voice, your website gives you control over the experience. Joomla! is a great tool to manage your podcast, so let’s dive into what you need to host a premium podcast website.

Together we grow Joomla: Podcasting - Simple Tools, Big Impact

Podcasting is a powerful way to connect with others, build a community, and let your voice be heard. So a podcast about all the good things Joomla can bring could be a great idea to make get the word out. But too often, people hold back - thinking they need fancy equipment, expensive software, or a perfect studio to get started. The truth is: you don’t.

Together we grow Joomla: How to make a podcast about Joomla

If you’re passionate about Joomla! and looking for new ways to engage the community or grow your personal brand, podcasting might be your next big step.

Crafting Success: 7 Captivating Projects to master Joomla! in 2024

Evolving into a proficient web developer hinges on continuous practice and overcoming diverse challenges encountered in your journey. To aid you on this path, I've curated a list of seven projects designed to enhance your skills as a Joomla web developer.

How to become a Joomla extensions developer

One of Joomla! Key strength lies in its extensibility through the use of Joomla extensions. If you have a passion for web development and want to contribute to the Joomla community, becoming a Joomla Extension developer can be a rewarding path to follow. In this article, we will explore the knowledge and skills required, along with some essential dos and don'ts, to help you embark on your journey as a Joomla Extension developer.

Developing custom projects with Joomla

Joomla is an incredibly powerful and versatile Content Management System (CMS). Most of us think of Joomla when it comes to build complex websites, directories, and e-commerce stores. But these applications are more in the Content Management world. What happens when we need to develop a different type of web application? In those cases, it's common to use custom development and build our projects from scratch.

Create your own paid Newsletter with Joomla

Newsletters are essential these days. Not only to advertise your business but also as a valuable way to connect to your audience. Some new companies allow you to create your newsletter and even to put it after a paywall. In Joomla, we have been able to do this for years. Let’s see how!

Mind the contrast: Check your colors and make a difference

When designing a website one technique for people with lousy design abilities (as myself) is to use Color Wheel to choose the best matching ones that fit your design.

A first approach to accessibility testing

Accessibility is a key aspect of our sites and from the JAT we put our efforts into making Joomla more accessible. But Joomla is just one of the pieces in the final puzzle of your website. The final result depends on your template and other extensions you use.

Joomla 4 and Accessibility: give back the web to everyone

Since the beginning, in Joomla, we have worked to make the web accessible to everyone because as we claim in our Accessibility Statement: Inclusion is in our heart.

Qué esperar de Joomla! en 2017

Cerramos 2016 con muchas novedades en Joomla! y con grandes expectativas de las nuevas versiones ¿qué esperamos de Joomla! en 2017?

JoomlaDay Granada 2016, con la Alhambra de fondo

Desde 2014 la comunidad Joomla! en España viene realizando al menos 2 JoomlaDay al año y 2016 no podía ser el año que rompiera esa racha. Así que nada más empezar el curso escolar en septiembre, nos pusimos manos a la obra para poner a Granada en el centro de la comunidad.

Stay Fit with Joomla!

Since mid year a group of sporty Joomlers joined their efforts and created the Joomla! Sport Club group on Facebook, a great place to find people who love sports and Joomla!. Whether you run, cycle or practice any other sport, there is room for you.

Joomgouts, tu conexión con Joomla

Llevan más de tres años dándole voz e imagen a la comunidad Hispanohablante de Joomla y además con programas que en muchos casos son clases magistrales para aprender a hacer web. Si quieres aprender Joomla!  No puedes dejar de verlos.

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