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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m working on a website for a friend, and I&#8217;m using some unfamiliar software as the backend.  I&#8217;ve never used Joomla before, and there is a learning curve to get it to do what I want.  It is an open-source content management system; it will allow a non-technical user to add and modify portions of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m working on a website for a friend, and I&#8217;m using some unfamiliar software as the backend.  I&#8217;ve never used <a href="http://www.joomla.org">Joomla</a> before, and there is a learning curve to get it to do what I want.  It is an open-source content management system; it will allow a non-technical user to add and modify portions of the site and manages all the relevant content without me having to write the code.  For example, I&#8217;m using WordPress to manage the backend of this blog.  It takes all the work out of creating something from scratch.</p>
<p>Well, I may be admitting my ignorance here, but it took me about an hour to figure out how to get a horizontal menu and how to add items to it.  But, I was able to eventually accomplish that and now I need to start changing the style of the site to better suit the needs of my friend.  Once I do that, I will need to create the actual content for the pages (but he will provide most of this info, so not hard).</p>
<p>The real task will be trying to implement some custom features I want to have on the site, such as people being able to select options they want in a house, and the script output some recommended houses that will fit their needs.  I&#8217;m also thinking about having the ability to calculate payments and financing issues, and also being able to select custom options and seeing them applied to a mock-up house&#8230; as if they were customizing their own home.  Then allowing the person to submit the information to my friend so he can contact them about what they are looking for.</p>
<p>If it all works smoothly, it&#8217;s going to be really cool and hopefully attract some business.  You can see the work in progress <a href="http://arklatexhomes.joshlowe.com">here</a></p>
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