The Joomlashack Blog
OSMeta: The Easiest Way to Add Metadata to Joomla
- Written by Steve Burge Steve Burge
- Published: 25 November 2014 25 November 2014
OSMeta is the easiest way to add metadata to Joomla.
There is a free version of OSMeta that works perfectly with the Joomla core.
We've also released a Pro version of OSMeta with support for K2. This was by the most popular request from current users of OSMeta.
Read more: OSMeta: The Easiest Way to Add Metadata to Joomla
OSMeta Pro is Here with K2 Support
- Published: 24 November 2014 24 November 2014
OSMeta is the easiest way to add metadata to Joomla.
By far the most common request we've had from OSMeta is users support for the K2 extension.
Today we're really happy to release a Pro version of OSMeta with support for K2. You can now easily add metadata to all your K2 items from just one screen.
How to Use Slideshow CK for Joomla
- Written by Valentín García Valentín García
- Published: 23 November 2014 23 November 2014
Slideshow CK is one of the most popular slideshow modules in Joomla.
Slideshow CK supports images and videos, is fully responsive and is really easy to use. Oh, and it's completely free.
So when our members ask us for a slideshow extension, we often recommend CK Slideshow.
Here's our guide to getting started with CK Slideshow.
New releases for OSYouTube, OSVimeo and OSDownloads
- Published: 31 October 2014 31 October 2014
One week after our launch and we're already rolling out improvements to several of our extensions.
This week three of our free extensions had updates with bug fixes and a new, improved, installer:
- OSYouTube, version 3.0.3
- OSVimeo, version 1.1.2
- OSDownloads, version 1.1.5
We also released two Pro versions with the same bug fixes and an easier way to enter your license key immediately after the installation:
- OSYouTube Pro, version 3.0.2
- OSVimeo Pro, version 1.1.2
All of these updated are available with one-click in your Joomla admin area.
Read more: New releases for OSYouTube, OSVimeo and OSDownloads
SEBLOD: a Powerful Joomla Content Builder
- Published: 18 October 2014 18 October 2014
It's really great to be able to talk with people who are pushing the boundaries of their software.
The Octopoos team is really expanding what can be done with Joomla. They make a content-building extension called SEBLOD, which is a very flexible and highly-regarded.
Octopoos also use SEBLOD to build sites for the likes of General Electric, Unilever and Lipton Tea.
Simple Renew Beta 2 with Multiple Subscriptions
- Written by Steve Burge Steve Burge
- Published: 16 October 2014 16 October 2014
Simple Renew is the best way to create a membership site with Joomla 2.5 or 3.
We're pleased to announce the second beta release of Simple Renew.
This new version adds a new option called "Multiple Subscriptions". Setting this option to "Yes" will allow your subscribers to sign up for more than one plan. This is ideal for software developers, SaaS services, or anyone selling more than one product.
Alasse - Our new Versatile Corporate Template
- Written by Oscar Rodas Oscar Rodas
- Published: 13 October 2014 13 October 2014
Alasse - A Versatile Corporate Template
Easy does it... Alasse's clean and open design makes it ideal for a HUGE variety of uses. Less is more in good web design and Alasse gives you just what you need - - no more, no less. Open wide spaces for images, clean blogs, and USP's will enable you to build a modern corporate site quickly and easily.
9 Color Options & 16 module positions
Alasse comes with 9 color themes in calid and vivid tones. The versatility Alasse will give to any web developer will let them choose between 16 different module positions that easy lets your website with a trendy new look.
Easy Setup: a Quicklauncher with ALL the Demo Content
With Joomlashack's Quicklauncher, you can download and install Alasse as a Joomla installation with the template and content pre-configured as it looks and works on our demo*.
* Note: The quicklauncher was not designed to aid with updating existing sites. It is only suitable for new installations.
Track Google Analytics Clicks and Downloads in Joomla
- Written by Steve Burge Steve Burge
- Published: 13 October 2014 13 October 2014
Over the last week, several people have asked us about tracking Google Analytics "events" on their Joomla site.
"Events" describe anything from clicking on an external link to leave your site or downloading a file from your site.
Advanced Google Analytics is a plugin that can track all the events you need. Here's how to set it up and use it:
Read more: Track Google Analytics Clicks and Downloads in Joomla
OSWistia - Add Wistia Videos to Joomla
- Published: 13 October 2014 13 October 2014
Whenever you watch videos at Joomlashack, you watch videos streamed from Wistia.com.
To make publishing our videos easier, we built a Joomla extension called OSWistia.
Here's how to use OSWistia ...
Update Joomla 3.3.5 to 3.3.6 or 2.5.26 to 2.5.27
- Written by Steve Burge Steve Burge
- Published: 03 October 2014 03 October 2014
Earlier this week, Joomla released security updates for both version 2.5 and 3. The new versions were 2.5.26 and 3.3.5.
Shortly after the release, a bug was found with the file installer that's used for core updates and extension installs.
This bug was found very quickly, so it will only impact people who upgraded within 24 hours to 2.5.26 and 3.3.5.
If you did update, you will need to run a second, short update to fix the problem. So, only for users on exactly 2.5.26 or 3.3.5, here's what you need to do ...