Preface

This book was written for my Dad and for people like you.

I teach Joomla! classes all across the United States and talk with people like you who have tried to learn Joomla and other software.

They order books, watch videos, read online documentation, and go to other classes. Many are frustrated and say the same thing: “Geeks create this training, and geeks don’t speak our language.”

So when I was asked to write this book, I wanted to write it in plain English. I wanted to write a book that my Dad could read, understand, and enjoy.

My Dad was a teacher and only took up Web sites after retiring. Maybe you’re in a similar situation and Joomla is a hobby for you.

Maybe you went to work one day and your boss said “Surprise! You’re learning ...

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