Protoblog
The Protoblog at prototaph.com presents news and opinion about Internet publishing and marketing, technology development, and open source software. Focusing on the practical usage and business impact of today's and tomorrow's Internet communications, the Protoblog offers articles and resources that businesses and organizations can pick up and use.
Syncing Joomla's WYSIWYG Editor with Front End Styles
Joomla is a pleasure to use, and the WYSIWYG editor is a key part of this, presenting a familiar, word processor-like interface that less-technical users find easy to understand.
One basic enhancement can synchronize the display of WYSIWYG editor page elements with front-end styles. With a little thought and planning, it's easy to implement a CSS-based solution that achieves this synchronization while being easy to customize and maintain.
The Business Case for Open Source
Open source software is a transformative movement that continues to change and improve the software marketplace. The idea of open source embodies two core concepts: freedom in terms of cost and freedom in terms of use.
Selling Joomla
Providing a great content management solution is one thing. Convincing customers to buy it from you is another. Successfully selling a Joomla-based solution involves both sales fundamentals and a message that speaks to Joomla's strengths while thoroughly satisfying a prospective client's needs.
What I Learned at CMS Expo 2010
The recently concluded 2010 CMS Expo in Evanston was a fantastic generator of insight and camaraderie that I found to be extremely valuable for answering questions, making connections with fellow Internet professionals and provoking new ideas for Internet business, development and marketing. In particular, I came to the following conclusions thanks to the Expo:
Shared Characteristics of High-Quality Open Source Projects
Choosing an open source solution to meet a communications or IT need can be a business boon. However, a bewildering range of options makes picking the right open source project anything but easy. Fortunately, good solutions tend to share some common characteristics ...
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