New Joomla versions are continuously released – Joomla 2.5, Joomla 3.0 and so on. Joomla 1.5 is no longer supported anymore. That is, I guess that some Joomla 1.5 users might wonder which the next version you should stick to. That should be a version with new useful features, long-term support and a lot of compatible Joomla templates and extensions.
Our answer is Joomla 2.5. You know, it is still supported until December 2013. It is not Joomla 3.0 which is just supported until April, 2013. More reasons? Please take a look at the infographic below:

As scheduled, Joomla 3.0 is going to release in the September, I believe that a lot of Joomla users are curious about this new Joomla version and the hot keywords are “Bootstrap” and “responsive design”. Understand that concerns, I did research deeply about Joomla 3.0 and would like to share with you my knowledge in this blog.

Moreover, I will introduce you the Joomla 3.0 demo that JoomlaShine team created for Joomla users as a playground for those who love to discover its features.

Joomla 3.0 will be released in September, 2012

One of the most coolest advantages of Joomla is the extensible ability; you know, with 9000+ extensions on Joomla Extensions Directory (JED).

However, if you are new to Joomla & get confused with what extensions are necessary for your website, take a look at the inforgraphic about 9 must-have Joomla 2.5 extensions below. Thanks to them, you can use Joomla more easily and more securely. You can also do SEO on your website better.

The changes from Joomla 1.5 to Joomla 2.5 are quite significant. That's the reason why some Joomla users who have worked with Joomla 1.5 for a long time, now find it difficult to become familiar with the new interface. There are so many changes and templates is one of them. Hey, Joomla 1.5 users, do you want to know how to customize your template as usual but with a totally new structure and interface? Let's check it out!

There are five main differences between Joomla 1.5 template and Joomla 2.5 template manager:

1. Structure of Template Manager
2. Preview template
3. Edit index.php file
4. Edit CSS file
5. Customize template

Finally, Joomla 2.5 has been released, so have you found suitable extensions for your Joomla site? Let's take a look at Joomla Extensions Directory (JED) which contains a number of extensions ready for Joomla 2.5. In this blog post, we will introduce you to some outstanding popular Joomla extensions based on the following criteria:

• High rating (4.5 stars and above)
• At least 50 votes from users
• Good reviews from users
• Supports Joomla 2.5.

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• Compatibility: Joomla 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 and 2.5
• License: GPLv2 or later
• Reviews: 370+
• Votes: 780+
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