Joomla is an amazing content management system and can be used to create some dramatic and impressive websites. In fact it’s the only content management system you’ll ever need… however, it is certainly not easy to use when you first start.

I vividly remember when I first downloaded Joomla (and that was around 4 years ago), I was so excited, as I knew I was on the verge of creating great websites (I’d seen so many awesome examples of what people could do with Joomla), and I just couldn’t wait to start using it.

But when I opened the program for the first time I was in “shock”, I felt completely lost and totally overwhelmed because I just couldn’t do anything. It was so frustrating!

Everything seemed so complicated, it made me feel like I needed a PhD just to install Joomla! I had a sinking feeling in my stomach, I think “despair” would be a pretty good way to describe the feeling

I didn’t know where to start to just do the simplest of tasks, and when I saw the manual, I felt worse still…

… You see I did NOT want to become a Joomla genius, I just wanted to feel comfortable doing the most common tasks, and frankly the thought of having to read a huge manual or thick book just to make my website was plain depressing!

What I wanted to know was the shortcuts… not everything, just the simple stuff that I was most likely going to use, for example:

• I wanted to know how to install Joomla…
• I wanted to create some pages and add some content quickly and easily…
• I wanted to add some pictures, but without compromising quality…
• I wanted to make cool looking websites, without headaches or stress.
• And many other basic tasks - I’m sure you know what I mean.

I hated that feeling of intimidation when I opened the program and I just wanted to feel confident (not overwhelmed) doing the most common tasks, and produce the kind of websites which initially attracted me to Joomla, without having to invest weeks of learning to do so!

BUT from what I could see the learning curve was just too steep, even for the “easy stuff” like installing Joomla, installing a blog, or even adding some content…

Maybe you can relate to this… maybe you feel the same?

Well… if that’s the case, if you’re like me and you want to use Joomla… but you don’t have the time or patience for boring manuals, or frustrating trial and error, then I have good news for you…

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As it’s all video based, you simply sit back and watch it on your computer right away, and within just 7 hours you’ll be able to produce results you can’t even begin to imagine.

(Stop a moment and just think about what you have just read… literally under 7 hours from now, you will be able to manage most of the important Joomla tasks with ease!).

These are videos of me actually using Joomla right before your very eyes, as if you were literally sitting side by side with me, looking over my shoulder as I work with Joomla on your computer showing you how each task is done.

Now, besides all the boring manuals and books out there, there are also many forums and a large collection of help files, but I know that when I want to make Joomla sites, I want to MAKE them, not spending days searching for answers, going the trial-and-error way…

…That’s why I have made these nearly 7 hours of video based instructions, fully PC and Mac compatible, so that you can watch and learn Joomla at your own pace and without any fixed schedule… working from the comfort of your own computer!

You have NEVER had it easier to finally learn Joomla! Want to see exactly what the tutorials are like? Check this out…

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Let’s face it: Learning HTML is essential if you have a website!

Quite simply HTML is a must for anyone who plans to create or maintain their own website. It is also worth understanding for a wide range of applications beyond that as well. HTML is a great skill to have whether you need to learn how to create web page structure, colors, graphics, links, or embed images or videos.

I remember the days when I first started out with web design and creation ….I was excited to begin setting up my site and creating a real impact online —- I was certain that I’d have all the things I need in place in no time at all —- That is until I faced HTML! I felt like I was facing a mountainous challenge to learn how to use this unknown language.

HTML had me at a complete loss!

I couldn’t even imagine where to start…. After making an effort to implement a few basics I had some luck, but overall I was stumped! I tried to source instructions to master this ‘foreign language’ ……. Great idea until I saw that the whole thing was total “web design jargon.” The exercise was a waste of time and left me no more enlightened on how to use HTML.

What I wanted, just like you need now, was a straightforward and systematic explanation, or even better, a visual tutorial. I needed to be shown step-by-step exactly how I could progress through the process of creating a HTML site. Finally, following weeks of seeking a solution, I found the perfect answer. I had found a way to go from a total HTML beginner to an expert with HTML in a matter of hours—–Now I’d like to show you how you can do the same!

These video tutorials are an excellent tool whether you’re new to HTML or an experienced web user looking to expand your knowledge base. Once you uncover these essentials of HTML the creation of a vast range of professional, high quality web sites becomes second nature - allowing you to establish your online presence with speed and ease.

Learning to master the techniques of HTML is possible with these totally unique video tutorials:

• Discover how to generate an attractive background for your website through a tutorial dedicated to this subject

• Easily manage the HTML code necessary to organize your website content into a well structured and aesthetically pleasing format

• Jazz up your website text by learning HTML shortcuts that will increase the speed and consistency of your text formatting process

• Learn how specialized Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) will allow you to make on-site changes to efficiently design your website

• Use graphics to the best advantage to entice readers and improve the overall appearance of your site

All this and so much more will be covered in the HTML video tutorials!

If this sounds perfect for your learning needs, then………..

“HTML Simplified For Beginners”

This video coaching series come in the form of 12 videos that you view on your computer. I’ve included a full list for you here:

	Video 1 - An Introduction To HTML The first video of the HTML Video series serves as an introduction to the HTML programming language. The HTML language is the key to how your browser interprets the code that makes up a web page; understand HTML and you’ll be on the way to creating your own fantastic website in no time!Video Time: 5 min 38 sec
	Video 2 - The Basics In video 02 of the HTML Video series, I uncover the basics of a web page. You’ll learn how to understand the key elements of HTML and how easy these are to use to create your very first web page.Video Time: 16 min 24 sec
	Video 3 - HTML Meta Tags In Video 03 of the HTML series I’ll explain the specifics of Meta Tags or Meta Elements. These are a great tool to enhance your web page in the eyes of the search engine crawlers; plus they’re a crucial part of how your site is indexed by search engine bots. This is a not to be missed video if you want to propel your site up the search engine ranks!Video Time : 7 min 39 sec
	Video 4 - The Web Site Background While watching video 04 you’ll learn the potential pitfalls when setting your background color. I’ll also reveal a variety of methods to enhance your site’s background, plus show you how to create a dynamic page background - all using HTML.Video Time : 12 min 53 sec (Part 1) , 12 min 3 sec(Part 2), 6 min 44 sec(Part 3)
	Video 5 - The Tables Creating structure for your site is the focus in video 05 of the HTML Video series. Creating order out of chaos is the theme here - don’t miss this if you are looking for extra ideas to make sure your site offers the best possible experience for your web page visitors.Video Time : 16 min 32 sec
	Video 6 - The Text In Video 06 of the HTML Video Series, I’ll reveal how to make your all important website text leap off the page when your visitors arrive at your site. Your words don’t need to be dry and lifeless - with the knowhow you’ll have after watching this video, you’ll truly be able to inject some life and zest into your words and letters!Video Time : 10 min 33 sec
	Video 7 - The Colors Video 7 on HTML will really brighten up your day - revealing the many wonderful options to put a little color into your site. I’ll explain how to understand HTML colors, as well as show you how to make them a part of your web site.Video Time : 6 min 25 sec
	Video 8 - The Graphics In this video in the HTML video series the technicalities of inserting graphics will be simplified for you. I’ll reveal just what compression is, why you need to know about it and when to use JPEG or GIF images. Video Time : 21 min 20 sec
	Video 9 - Web Design In video 09 of the HTML series you’ll be introduced to the ins and outs of web design. This lesson shows you all you need to know to ensure your page looks great and loads quickly, ensuring your site is more user friendly. These factors are crucial to keep viewers interested in your site - and I’ll show you how to get these right.Video Time : 17 min 32 sec
	Video 10 - CSS and SSI Don’t worry that I’m suddenly going to go all ‘jargony’ on you! In this video I simply cover exactly what Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and Server Side Includes (SSI) are. These aren’t complicated - but they are great little tools which will really help you to work smarter on you site. Video Time : 21 min 26 sec
	Video 11 - Preparing To Go Live Video 11 of the HTML Video Series starts to tie up the loose ends of your website. I’ll explain what to look for when choosing a good hosting company for your site. You’ll learn how hosting works, how to select a domain name (and even get some for free!) plus how to successfully upload and publish your site. This video is a must see! Video Time : 10 min 23 sec
	Video 12 - Show Me The Money The final video in the series covers how to make some extra cash from your site once you have it up and running. I’ll reveal some excellent and some lesser known ways to make some cash from your website, draw masses of traffic and convert visitors into buyers!Video Time : 7 min 27 sec

WOW ! Thats over 2 1/2 hours of video. I’m sure you can see how valuable this package really is!

Please don’t be fooled into thinking that other similar products available can deliver as much as this video tutorial program…. The reality is there is no other instruction method, training, or tutorials available today that can equal let alone outperform the this HTML Video Tutorial series.

Here’s Why You MUST Try This System :

It’s GUARANTEED to work for you or it’s FREE!

Here’s What Other Products or Training Systems Offer :

• No guarantee of your results

• Incomplete information that leaves you still looking for a quick, easy way to learn and truly master HTML

• Learning programs that assume you remember everything covered without providing supplementary materials to reinforce your learning

Here’s What The HTML Video Tutorials Offer:

• A guaranteed learning program that ensures you have nothing to lose

• An affordable training system that provides you with results that truly work

• Visual learning that is highly targeted and provides you loads of relevant information

• An interesting and time saving option - you get the information you need without having to read lengthy, boring books which can take weeks or months to get through.

Click Here for more information - Or information about purchasing this great product.

This book is fun! Instead of taking a drab “textbook-style” approach to the language — where you might have to get yourself halfway through the darned book just to create something interesting — you start taking in useful info on chapter one, page one.

This e-book is written in plain English. You don’t need a 4-year degree in computer science to understand it.

If you want something done right, do it yourself.

Component #1:

Simple PHP Volume 1 Downloadable Manual

The book contains:

• 17 “newsletter-style” chapters.
• 148 pages!!!
• Example source code — 22 working snippets!
• A quiz after each chapter that tests your skills.
• Weekly assignments to maximize your learning.

Robert Plank is the coder of Lightning Track, RedirectPro, TurboThanks and CodeWarden.

Your ebook is one of the best tutorials on PHP I have read.

Easy, clean, and informative.

John Delavera
Founder, “JVManager.com”

What you are ordering here is an electronic book. After you order, you will arrive on a page where you can download this book in PDF form immediately, even if it’s 2:30 in the morning.

If for any reason you are not satisfied with this product, I will refund your money for up to 90 days after the purchase date.

Component #2:

NameRazor: The Ultimate Naming Tool

Additionally, those of you who are ordering through this page will get a special bonus — NameRazor. This product contains nearly a thousand “namelets” which you can use to generate names for your shiny new program, infoproduct or web site. Just enter a keyword or two, and NameRazor will come up with thousands of potential names.

NameRazor’s retail price: $20.00
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These simple tutorials can save you hundreds of dollars when you want something that makes your website stand out. You can do it yourself.

his coaching comes in the form of 5 script examples with 18 videos that you view on your computer. I’ve included a full list for you here:

	Script #1: Adtrackz Adtrackz is one of the most popular stand-alone ad-tracking scripts on the market, period! You’ll install this script quickly & easily, faster than you could ever imagine. You’ll learn on how to set up MySQL database, integrating the script with the database, uploading of files to your server, CHMOD, etc… Video Time: Part 1 (4 min 39 sec), Part 2 (12 min 27 sec) Actual script not included.
	Script #2: EasyClickMate EasyClickMate is a very popular script among internet marketers who are selling products via Clickbank and wish to run and manage the affiliate program effectively and efficiently. You’ll set up MySQL database, integrating the script with the database, uploading of files, CHMOD, etc. Video Time: Part 1 (22 min 38 sec), Part 2 (5 min 27 sec), Part 3 (10 min 37 sec) Actual script not included.
	Script #3: Parabots Parabots Autoresponder lets you manage your own stand-alone autoresponder script on your server. Tutorials include the setting up of MySQL database, creating the cron jobs, piping emaill subscriptions, populate the MySQL databases from MyPHP admin area, uploading of files, setting up the email settings, etc Video Time (Version 2): Part 1 (2 min 46 sec), Part 2 (9 min 8 sec), Part 3 (1 min 45 sec), Part 4 (3 min 15 sec), Part 5 (9 min 11 sec) Video Time (Version 3): Part 1 (14 min 57 sec), Part 2 (5 min 48 sec), Part 3 (3 min 9 sec), Part 4 (1 min 14 sec), Part 5 (7 min 16 sec) Actual script not included.
	Script #4: Turbo Content Turbo Easy Content Delivery automates the distribution of your products. With this unique software, you can pre-program how and when your content will be delivered to your subscribers. You’ll learn on how to set up MySQL database, populating the database from your control panel, integrating the script with the database, uploading of files, CHMOD, etc. Video Time: 15 min 2 sec Actual script not included.
	Script #5: Proanalyzer Proanalyzer is an ad tracking script which is almost similar to Adtrackz. The installation is quite easy and straight forward. You’ll learn how to upload files, set up MySQL database, CHMOD files, etc Video Time: Part 1 (14 min 54 sec), Part 2 (1 min 13 sec) Actual script not included.

Component #4: Simple PHP Training Videos Included!

Not only do you get the script installation video tutorials I’ve mentioned above, you also get step-by-step videos for Simple PHP Volume 1.

I actually go through every page and every line of code in the book so you don’t miss anything. On the off chance something didn’t make sense in the book, everything will be perfectly clear in the video.

It also saves you a TON of time. If you’re a PHP newbie, it might take you an hour or two to get started with PHP. But if you watch a video, you can get the hang of a script or two in about 15 minutes.

It’s just like watching over my shoulder as I create these scripts from scratch.

How much training would you prefer?
45 minutes of video? 90 minutes of video?

How about… five hours of PHP training videos!

Between the Simple PHP Volume 1 videos and the script installation tutorials, that’s 7 hours of training and about one gigabyte of downloadable materials.

If you are interested in this product click here

The top 10 reasons to choose Gymp over the other web hosting providers:

1. Support - We are committed to providing prompt, knowledgeable, thorough and friendly support to all our customers.
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3. Security - We ensure our systems are always up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates and log files are regularly monitored for suspicious activity. The Data Centre housing our equipment has multiple security cameras fitted inside and outside of the centre that records all movement with in the confined area.
4. Speed - Our multi-homed network infrastructure provides better network performance for your website and email due to its diverse backbone network connectivity. Our backbone service providers have been specially chosen to ensure optimal routing to all local, Asia-Pacific and International internet destinations is achieved.
5. Location - All of our servers and network infrastructure is located in a secure data centre in Braisbane, Melbourne and Sydeny. This equipment is maintained and operated by local support and administration staff.
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The company was established to meet the growing demand for affordable high quality web hosting solutions with Australian based infrastructure and support. Our personalised service assists our clients with all their web and email related concerns and provides them with the confidence to embrace the internet.

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Many budding entrepreneurs opt to self-design their website, and why not, who better knows their business right?

If you are developing a blueprint for your site there are few things that must be considered. Web pages which are visually appealing and fuelled with sales oomph may actually cause your site to lose visitors.

Say NO to Flash Animation

If you have ever been to a site where the first page is some fancy animation, it is not as appealing as it is annoying. Out of the world’s top sites NONE of them are prefaced by flash animation. What’s more when Google scans the first page of your site for relevant content, it can’t interpret the animation and registers the first page as void of content.

Flash animation can also take a notoriously long time to load. Not everyone has fast internet access so if you make your visitors wait most will leave the site and visit one that downloads quicker.

First Thing’s First; Key Information

Users don’t want to waste time looking for the most important information; make it easy for them by showing your company’s product on the first page. Make this message clear and to the point. Where possible adorn the page headings and titles with the keywords that best describe your site. Google places greater importance on information inside headings. So if you can succeed in getting your message across here your site is more likely to place well in the Google rankings.

Make sure contact details are easily visible. If they aren’t on your first page, make sure they are at least a click away.

Consistency is Key

The design must be simple and effective, which needs to be a carried throughout the entire site. Don’t go overboard with too many different fonts, colours and layouts.

When I Hear Music…

Music on a webpage, like flash animation, takes too long to load and because of this drives visitors from your site rather than draws them in. Unless your business is music related, don’t use music on your site to add extra flavour.

If people want to listen to music while they browse they will open their iTunes, not log on to your site.

Don’t Forget to Update!

Once your site is live, it still needs maintenance! Give it a face lift once the design becomes dated. Analyse the traffic reports, available from your hosting supplier, and customise your sight to better suit those who are visiting it the most. Make sure all of the links on your sight are operational; you will lose customers quickly if error messages on your site are common place.

The best plan of attack is to find a qualified web designer to work through any issues for you. Yet if this is not within your budget try and at least give your site the best chance of success.

Article By - Stacey Manson

‘It’s the useless server again,’ you presume after a frustrating five minutes spent repeatedly clicking Mr Refresh. However researchers at the University of Washington have now discovered that this may not necessarily be the case.

Black Holes on the Net

Graduate student Ethan Katz-Bassett and his advisor Arvind Krishnamurthy have discovered that information is constantly being lost along digital conduits that were previously operational. They have termed these areas where information travels into oblivion as the internet’s ‘black holes’, and apparently they comprise a whopping 10% of the internet.

It appears the internet, which is trusted as a reliable communication network for many vital services, is actually less dependable than phone networks. In fact since the inception of their analysis last September almost a million black holes and reachability problems have been detected.

The Hubble Program

The researchers have designed a system called Hubble, named after the NASA space telescope that first detected intergalactic black holes. It operates via a network of cyber-probes which detect computers that can be reached by some, but not all, of the internet. This data suggest that there is an issue occurring en route and there is the presence of a black hole. The probes monitor up to 90% of the net.

Bassett and Krishnamurthy hope the new technology will drastically improve the functionality of the internet by allowing ISPs to track down the source of problems experienced on their network. Their data is updated every 15 minutes and their website hosts a map illustrating where black holes are occurring at any given minute.

What Triggers a Black Hole?

It is believed the black holes are caused by problems with particular routers. This can vary from issues with new router paths not operating properly to issues with multi-homing.

Multi homing protocol connects a site to the internet from more than one address, which enables it to have several different connectivity links. The technology is meant to make it easier for information packets reach their destination, yet it is also making it easier for those packets to be sent to black holes.

It is hoped that future versions of Hubble will be able to more precisely pinpoint the exact cause of the holes. Maybe the researchers will be able to find a way to permanently reroute SPAM to these holes too!

So next timed the hourglass refuses to disappear from your monitor don’t be so quick to blame your particular server. It is quite possible the information you desire has passed over the event horizon and into cyber oblivion.

The reason to start this post is that I’ve seen that US Today published an article “Businesses use Twitter to communicate with customers“. It gives a few examples of how major corporations such as Comcast that use the social network to ask question to their customers and to keep them informed.

“When a Stanley Cup broadcast suddenly went black in late April, many Comcast subscribers simply scooted to Twitter to find out why”, says the story in USToday. “It was there — not on a phone system with multiple options — they discovered that a lightning storm in Atlanta had caused a power outage during the Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins hockey playoff game, and that the transmission would be restored soon”, explains the paper.

USTodays reports that corporate giants such as Comcast, PepsiCo, JetBlue Airways, Whole Foods Market and others are “beefing up direct communications with customers through social-media tools such as Twitter”.

Does Twitter Work In Web Hosting Business?

Web hosting is intangible business, in which customers don’t have a physical contact with their service provider. This means that the web hosts must use a very well-organized customer relationship management systems, that help them to communicate with customers and to create confidence. Twitter works fine to stay in touch, but if you want to provide a first class customer service just forget it.

A number of data centres in various parts of Australia have recently experienced power outages. While these power outages are usually outside the control of the data centres themselves, it is of some concern that in many cases the mains failure backup generators and uninterruptible power supplies did not function as intended, resulting in thousands of websites and email servers being unavailable.

Our primary web and email servers, which are located in the Planet Domain Data Centre in Brisbane, were not affected by these outages but these recent events have prompted me to give you an outline of the backup systems that are in place to protect your web sites and email services in the event of a mains power failure – and also the procedures that are followed in order to ensure that these systems will work when required.

Power Specifications

• Minimum N+1 Redundancy on Power Supply – if a power module failure occurs, the other modules will continue to supply power. (See below for definition of N+1)
• Diverse A&B Feeds Through 120KVA UPS (N+1) – in the event of one power supply failing, the other supply is able to power the load. (See below for definition of N+1)
• Backup Batteries – these provide temporary power while generator powered mains failure backup system kicks in.
• Onsite Power Generator With 48 Hours Fuel Supply – this is the workhorse which will supply power during long term mains power outages.  Sufficient quantities of fuel are stored onsite to power the data centre for 48 hours. The centre also has a contract which enables additional fuel supplies to be delivered within 2 hours.

What does “N+1″ mean? - An N+1 redundancy is a system configuration in which multiple components (N) have at least one independent backup component to ensure system functionality continues in the event of a system failure. To be at a level of N+1, the overall system integrity should not be impacted by the failure of any one component, and should continue to function at acceptable performance levels after the loss of any component.

Testing Regime

Generator and UPS are tested monthly and loads are varied at scheduled intervals:

Three monthly – Generators are tested for 1 hour under full load using a portable “Load Bank”.

Six monthly – Generators are tested for 1 hour by switching the building from mains to generator, thus testing the system under a typical load that would be experienced during a mains power failure.

With these measures in place,  we are confident that the Planetdomain Data Centre will continue to provide Dynamic Internet customers with the reliability and continuity of service that they have come to expect – even in the event of the loss of mains power.