Joomla or Drupal? | Drupal and Joomla Comparison

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 16:41 — alanadmin

Drupal or Joomla?

This is a common question in the web development world, and one that is frequently discussed in our CMS Meetup group. I've built several websites in Drupal and Joomla. I consider Drupal and Joomla to be the best CMS options available, and both have a huge developer community behind them.

In my opinion:

Technical Communication 2.0 and the Media Manual

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 16:37 — alanadmin

How will technical communication look in 10 years?

The movement toward social media and networking, empowering users to contribute their own content, and the democratization of communication through the Internet will dramatically change how technical communicators provide information to users.

For example, it's currently common practice to funnel information into a Technical Publications department where documentation is exclusively written and published based on a writer's or team of writers' knowledge and interpretation of the subject matter.

5 Lessons About Doing Business in the Next Decade

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 16:33 — alanadmin

5 lessons about doing business in the next decade

We're heading into a new year, a new decade, and a world that is changing faster than ever before. AZtec's first fiscal year ended yesterday, and with the help of my clients, my family, and divine grace, I'm well on my way to building a successful business.

This first year has taught me a lot, and I'd like to share a few of my most important lessons:

CMS – The Future of Web Development?

Mon, 01/03/2011 - 16:20 — alanadmin

CMS Team

CMS – the future of web development?

Ever heard of a content management system (CMS) website? How about WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla? Maybe not, but you’ve probably visited websites that were designed with these systems—there are millions of them out there. One of the more prominent examples is the WhiteHouse.gov website, which now uses a Drupal CMS.