Many years ago a large non-profit organisation that I worked at got a new chief exec from the USA. She shocked us all by telling us that she wanted to see us all fail at least once in the next year.
But I’m Glad There’s a “U” in Volunteer
Communities thrive not because of teams, but because of you, the volunteers who make them happen.
One of the great joys of being part of a community organisation is the shared sense of purpose. That warm fuzzy feeling that we’re all pulling in the same direction, building something bigger than ourselves. But there’s a hidden ingredient that makes it all work, one that too often gets overlooked until it’s too late: communication.
Let’s be honest — you didn’t read it, did you? You saw the headline, felt a flicker of outrage, and bam! you went straight to the comments to bless the internet with your “wisdom.”
Let’s start with a confession: I have nothing against QR codes. When used properly, they’re brilliant. A tiny black-and-white bridge between the physical and digital worlds.
Setting up a local web development environment on Windows has long been a chore. Traditional AMP stacks like XAMPP or WAMP can feel clunky, slow, or outdated. Enter Laragon — a sleek, modern, and lightning-fast local server environment designed to make web development effortless.
Long blocks of text can be difficult to read, especially on a screen. Readers are more likely to stay engaged when text is broken up with images, spacing, or other design elements.
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…




