How much do websites cost? This metric is one of the most common tools that potential clients use in the early stages of selecting a vendor. And this is the question that is answered in every proposal you deliver. But to answer this question we must consider many variables. This Read more…
If you’re managing Joomla websites and using extensions by Akeeba, you may be familiar with the FOF and FEF plugins that typically accompany their software. Like all of the software on your site, updating Akeeba is an important step in keeping your website secure. Historically, these files have been classified Read more…
Automatic software updates can speed up website maintenance dramatically. So, managing automatic updates in bulk — enabling and disabling them across many websites at once — is a critical tool for any digital agency. For instance, you may discover that a WordPress plugin breaks your sites or installs a backdoor. Read more…
After November 28, 2021, PHP 7 will only receive security fixes. And while PHP 8 barely registers in the current usage statistics of WordPress and Joomla, it will be the only actively-supported version after that date. So now is a great time to test your website with PHP 8, including Read more…
Aside from all of the uncertainty and change brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has been an eventful year for Watchful in terms of new features and improvements in the platform. This was especially true for some of Watchful’s core features such as updates, backups and reports. But we Read more…
Here at Watchful, we help Joomla users manage tens of thousands of Joomla sites. This gives us a lot of insight into the world of Joomla extensions and provides a unique view of Joomla trends. Each autumn we analyze data across the entire Watchful platform to look for trends and Read more…
JSitemap is one of the most venerable and beloved free extensions in Joomla. As of this writing, this SEO toolkit has has received 490 reviews and has a perfect 5/5 rating. The professional version of this software is also very popular. And so we’re thrilled to announce that 1-click and Read more…
Most agencies who build websites with Joomla have heard of the DJ-Classifieds. DJ-Classifieds makes it easy to build a robust website populated with user-submitted content. It is one of the most mature commercial extensions in the Joomla ecosystem. With over 100 reviews, a perfect 5-star rating, and over 18 payment Read more…
If you build websites with Joomla, then RSForm and the suite of other extensions from RSJoomla! will be very familiar to you. Based in Constanta in southeastern Romania, RSJoomla! has long been one of the top extension developers in the Joomla ecosystem. They offer a range of free extensions that Read more…
Ruud van Lent is one of the most interesting developers in Joomla. He’s not only a prolific developer, but also deep thinker about communities and leadership. Ruud’s main Joomla site is onlinecommunityhub.nl where you can find over a dozen extensions. I’m delighted to say that you can now update Ruud’s Read more…