Knowing how to write a press release is an essential skill for any organisation or professional who wants to share news effectively. A well‑written press release increases the chances of your story being picked up by journalists and reaching the right audience.
Great Scott! It's August 17th, 2025, and Joomla is turning 20! Time to fire up the DeLorean and take a wild ride through the spacetime continuum of open-source history…
From Star-Lord to CMS Superstar
You might think Hollywood heartthrob Chris Pratt and the open-source content management system Joomla have absolutely nothing in common. One blasts aliens across galaxies; the other powers websites across the internet. But hold onto your mixtapes, because the universe is smaller (and nerdier) than you think.
In a world shaped by digital experiences, Joomla is more than just software. It is a movement rooted in collaboration, community, and a shared responsibility to create a better web.
For a long time, I assumed alt text was only for people who are completely blind — people who couldn’t see an image at all and needed a full verbal replacement for what others could see. So when uploading a staff headshot on a contact form, I’d think, “What’s the point? It’s just a face.”
In the world of open source, leadership is less about authority and more about influence. It is not defined by job titles or organizational charts. It is about creating the conditions for others to succeed.
On August 17th Joomla will be 20 years old.
To celebrate Joomla's 10th birthday I created a web site called SpreadTheJoomlaLove. After spending months thinking about the site I finally found the time (aka I beat the procrastination bug) to completely rebuild it for 2025.
Have you ever been told, "Don’t think about a pink elephant”? Odds are, a pink elephant popped into your mind instantly.
There’s a unique kind of joy, quiet, yet deeply satisfying, that comes when I stumble across a website on my digital wanderings and instantly recognise the fingerprints of Joomla beneath the surface.
Transferring a domain to a new host with minimal downtime
