Dec

Flexible Desktop Browser and Mobile Grid Layout Template Framework for Joomla v1.7

Yes, you've probably used a grid framework in the past. Yes, you've probably created an alternative mobile friendly template. But have you done it all in one, as one template in Joomla v1.7? Well read on and I'll tell you about my new fun template thats great on desktops & mobile browsers.

Nov

Joomla Solution To Push Any Form Data Into Salesforce CRM

Do you use Salesforce? Do you want to push the data from any Joomla form as a Lead to Salesforce? Well here's a simple solution and instructions to get you up & running.

Aug

Why Didn't I Think of That? A Simple Idea Turned into Reality

If you're like me, instead of falling asleep right away, you find yourself staring at the ceiling thinking about the next big idea.

Mar

It's a small world - I'm famous (he he) but why my daughter doesn't like Joomla!

It's a funny old world really - this is a short story of why I am famous (I wish... lol), but not in my daughters eyes.

Dec

Joomla Backup & Disaster Recovery using the Amazon S3 Cloud

Back up your Web site because you never know when your hosting service may fail or if a hacker has found a hole in your site and decides to play games. Poof, gone, it happened recently to a law firm that contacted us about their Joomla website that had been hacked and showed some abnormal pages on their domain and it can happen to you!

Dec

When will Joomla v1.6 be out and can I use it on a live website

On the 14th December 2010, Joomla! announced the immediate availability of Joomla 1.6 RC1. At the time of this announcement there were no high or medium issues in the Joomla! bug tracker. But what does this mean to you, the client?

Nov

2 Days at Joomla Day Valencia Spain

What a fantastic 2 day Joomla Day in Valencia (Spain), held in November 2010. This Joomla! Day was the ultimate Spanish meeting of Joomla! users & developers from the community.

Nov

One Day Joomla CMS User Training - Brighton, East Sussex

This is a one day course in Brighton (East Sussex) aimed at those new to Joomla or those wishing to learn what a CMS (Content Management System) is. You'll build your own fully functional website with the Joomla CMS - ready to take away.

Nov

A Rapid Joomla CMS Website - Setup within 24 Hours

Quick, Easy and delivered within 24 hours of registration... Not only that, but you get the rapid Joomla CMS website with your domain name & access to edit everything you see from the minute we deliver.

Oct

Phil Locke Appointed Capital Committee Chair on OSM Board of Directors

I'm pleased to announce that I have been appointed as Capital Committee Chair on the OSM Board of Directors. My efforts will be critical to the Joomla! project's success in income generation.

Aug

The Effective Use of Forms on a Joomla Website

People don't like filling out forms in the real world, either paper or online. Forms are complicated, distracting, and take control away from the user. That is, unless they're designed and used effectively.

Jun

How to Check Your Website on Multiple Internet Explorer Browsers

We all know the importance of checking our web pages with multiple browsers (inparticular Internet Explorer!), especially when we are designing a new layout for a new client.

May

Joomla and Beyond - Germany - A Conference with attendees from all across the World

I am really excited to be attending the Joomla and Beyond conference in Wiesbaden, Germany - from the 30th May to 1st June 2010.

May

Online social media & mobile statistics that are hard to ignore

A must watch video... based on the book 'Socialnomics' by Erik Qualman - is social media a fad?

Apr

No Vendor Lock-in with Joomla

Be aware of vendor lock-in upfront, or be prepared to pay later - make sure you have both an entrance and an exit strategy.

Apr

Remote desktop support for joomla clients

It's crashed, I've messed up, got to do this quickly... help me!
Fastnet offers quick response support for clients on it's basic support contract via remote desktop.

Mar

How to help secure your Joomla website from hackers

Oh... those hackers are everywhere & they just love getting into CMS's and messing around with 'your' content or changing your administration username/password. What should I do?

Jan

Joomla Jam! iPhone Application makes Website Editing Easier

J Admin Mobile! (JAM!) is a native iPhone app for Joomla! 1.5 - JAM! will allow you to manage many of the core Joomla! 1.5 features right from your iPhone! Manage many of the core features of your Joomla CMS site remotely.

Jan

Online Video Streaming Solutions for Any Website

Each client and web site has different objectives when it comes to deploying video's on their websites. Whether you're looking to create an interactive television experience, launch an engaging rich-media promotion...

Jan

Fastnet is Excited to Add iPhone Development to it's Service Portfolio

We are excited to be adding the design and develop of applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Whether by porting an existing application or developing an application from scratch...

Jan

How to Quickly Create Rounded Corner Images in Photoshop

Our clients are always asking us how to create images with nicely rounded corners. So here is a quick Photoshop tutorial that explains exactly what you have to do.

Jan

Bill Gates is now a Twitter user

Whats he going to tweet about? Will he let out any secrets? Well I'm sure he won't be letting out any secrets to what will be a mass following. But will he listen to those tweeting to him - no... don't be silly, why would he want to listen to the likes of us mere mortals!

Jan

Not Predictions for 2010 - our Promises for 2010

Every web site is going on about 'Predictions for 2010' for the web... why not promises?
Well heres our promises for 2010 for the web, our CMS's and what our year ahead has in store for our clients.

Jan

The Vendor Client Relationship in Real World Situations

I just had to share this video... The Vendor Client Relationship in Real World Situations.

How many times does this happen to businesses out there? I can name a few...

Jul

So what content management system (CMS) is best?

I frequently get asked: "I need a website and CMS or I want to upgrade my website and incorporate a CMS - what is the best CMS?”

Jul

Why Use Search Engine Friendly SEF URL's

Operating a successful web site demands smart search engine practices for Google and a like, and that includes the the URLs of your web pages. A friendly web site means more hits, which equals more viusitors able to find you and added success to your business.

Jun

5 minute interview with Fastnet

So who is this chappy at Fastnet Web Design?

Jun

Latest Joomla CMS Testimonial

Now that the IAC web site is live and all seems to be well with the CMS, I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you and your team for all the good work that you did.

May

NEW Pet Insurance Quote Engine Creates - Easier, Faster, More Efficient

The faster and fully loaded Animal Friends Cat & Dog Insurance Quote Engine has launched! And it's designed to help sales and ROI by improving customer satisfaction, increasing conversions and generating more leads for the AFI sales team.

Mar

CMS with Dynamic Intelligent Page Items

Have you ever wished you could set start and end dates in your content management system (CMS) for when items display? Or wished you could set up your items so that guests connecting from UK see a different item to people connecting from the USA? Or wanted to restrict items by IP address?

Jan

Web Design Predictions 2009

UI Design, Online Video, Mobile Internet, Social Media Interaction, Blogs, Real-Time Web, Silverlight, Facebook - predictions for during 2009

May

SEO is an art or not?

Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is a subject that everyone is aware of, but not many people (especially clients) know the technical issues behind SEO.

May

Efficient video delivery

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In this day and age of digital media, video on your web site can be priceless!

May

Ajax is so cool!

Switched on developers who's clients have tight budgets are moving forward with Ajax in brilliant ways.

May

How to SEO Flash

Flash gets a bad rap, undeserved in my opinion, for harming search

engine visibility.