The JOOMLA Joomla Optimization Series will show you how to use validation tools to check your template for the correct web standards, enhance URL generation by using the component ARTIO, optimize module positions with better code, and more.

JoomlaStars.com is a web application that allows you to submit an article that will be reviewed by all and will be promoted, based on popularity, to the main page. When a user submits a news article it will be placed in the "starred" area until it gains sufficient votes to be promoted to the main page.

For the past few years, the Dutch Joomla community (and therefore the Mambo community) could choose between two major national websites for downloads, documentation, support etc. in their native language. From now on, the people behind those sites will join forces to make an even stronger Dutch Joomla community.

A new guide to creating a website using the joomla! CMS has been published by Management Books 2000. Entitled "Building a Website Using a CMS in 90 Minutes", the book provides a concise and practical manual for new joomla! webmasters.

Joomlatraining.org.uk have released an updated live demo CD (windows only) of the current stable release of Joomla! Version 1.0.11.So if you want to check out the Award Winning CMS in a completely safe environment then this is the tool for you.The CD is a fully working webserver etc and everything runs from the CD. There is nothing to install.

Announcing the Beautyindesign.com tutorial club! BiD now offers a membership-subscription service to high-quality video/audio tutorials in CSS, JOOMLA, templating, and more.

The rebranding process of GloboDigital into Components Lab is finished. This change affects only the name and logo. The company, it's services and products will remain the same.

TopSitesCMS.com is the first international ranking for webs builded with content management systems (CMS).

If your site is a PHP-Nuke site or if you are using another CMS, you are welcome for registration. Hurry up and start promoting your site!

Joomla! lead developer Johan Janssens announced the official Joomla! 1.5 Beta release date at the German Joomla! Day, in Bonn, today. The announcement marks the most significant milestone in Joomla's short history. "We've decided to release on the 12th of October — exactly one year since we wrote our first line of Joomla! code," Johan said.

Joomla Templates domain name and business is now for sale as owner is no longer able to run the site due to personal reasons. Please contact the owner via the site at joomlatemplates.com