Jerusalem Web Professionals

Half-Day Seminar on
Open-Source Content Management Systems
(WordPress, Joomla and Drupal)

  • Learn the difference betwen these systems, their advantages and disadvantages

  • When to use which platform (and when not to!)

  • An opportunity to ask experts of all three of the leading Open-Source CMSs questions at the same place and at the same time

These days everybody wants a Web site they can update themselves. Web developers and designers want an environment that is easy to use, but flexible enough that they can have control. For many sites a CMS is an ideal solution.

But Which One?

WordPress started as a popular blogging system but has gained mommentum as a CMS. With its multitude of plug-ins it can compete with state of the art CMSs that were bult as such. However what is the cost of its popularity resulting in its sites being a target for hackers? Are there costs tof adding functionality not built into its core? At what point are you better off switching to "a real CMS"?

Drupal, with integrated features right in its core, has gained popularity in the open-source developer world. What are its advantages over WordPress and Joomla? When should you not use it?

Joomla, is a veteran and popular CMS. It has capabilities from blogging to e-commerce, but has it been able to keep up with its younger rivals? What features does it bring and what is it lacking?

Jerusalem Web Professionals is proud to bring together leaders in these three technologies to answer these questions and more.

No matter what your level of knowledge, there will be much to learn and discuss.

Thursday, May 27, 2010
08:30-13:00
AACI
37 Pierre Koenig, corner of Poalei Tzedek
Talpiot, Jerusalem
Directions

Online Registration is closed
Registration At the Door NIS 125

Schedule

8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-9:15 Introduction Charlie Kalech
Director, J-Town Productions Ltd.
9:15-10:00 Joomla Jeff Mendelson
President, Las Olas Technologies
10:00-10:45 Drupal Amir Simantov Owner, Drupa Israel
10:45-11:15 Networking Break
11:15-12:00 WordPress Miriam Schwab
Friendly CEO, Illuminea
12:00-13:00 Q&A


Amir Simantov

Amir is a software programmer whose specialty is building websites using the Drupal content management system. Amir has many years of experience in the Israeli hi-tech industry, including writing, mentoring and teaching software courses. Amir lives in Jerusalem, owns Drupa Israel company and runs the Drupal Jerusalem group. Amir initiated and led the anti-smoking campaign in Israel three years ago, and is dedicated to other green causes, practical philosophy counseling and Men Against Homophobia Movement.

Jeff Mendelson

Jeff’s current passions are Joomla (Content Management System) and Internet Marketing. Jeff is the president of Las Olas Technologies a partner company with J-Town Productions. He is a Joomla expert; having launched hundreds of websites based on Joomla across many different verticals including social networking, real estate, eLearning, eCommerce, etc. He has also done custom programming of components, modules and templates and runs the Joomla Miami Users' Group. Jeff holds a degree in business management, as well as his MBA in International Business.

Jeff lives in Ft. Lauderdale, FL with his wife and two children.

Miriam Schwab

Miriam Schwab, illuminea’s Friendly CEO, is recognized as a leading developer on the WordPress platform thanks to her blog WP Garage which makes an important contribution to the WordPress community. In addition, Miriam manages illuminea, a web presence agency that specializes in WordPress development and social media marketing. Miriam regularly lectures and serves as a web marketing evangelist and resource to the broader internet community. Miriam serves on the Steering Board of Digital Eve Israel, one of the leading communities for professional women in Israel. 

Miriam recently participated in a round-table discussion on WordCast conversations with leaders from the WordPress community. You can catch the podcast here: http://wordcast.bitwiremedia.com/topic/podcasts/conversations/.


This JWP event is sponsored by J-Town Productions Ltd. For additional information on this event, sponsorship or suggestions for future events J-Town Productions Ltd. can be reached at telephone (02) 671-9918 or j-town@j-town.co.il.