Joomla Templates.

In a recent post it was announced that the Joomla Extensions Directory (JED) will soon stop accepting extensions that aren't GPL, and then phase out those extensions and Joomla 1.0 extensions.  Naturally, this caused an uproar in the community, as these types of announcements always do. I'm going to steer clear of our opinions on the matter.  This reason for this post is to let everyone know that we're establishing a new home for extensions AND templates: CMS Market!  We've always felt left out since templates haven't ever been allowed in the JED (though templates are technically extensions right? They do fall under Extensions > Template Manager in the default admin template).  Our timing for CMS Market is extremely fortunate.  We thought it's main purpose would be for those who don't have sites to sell their products, but with these latest changes to the JED, CMS Market will be just as useful as a directory!  The goal of CMS Market is to be the best and most reliable marketplace/directory, and not be biased at all.  Any money CMS Market makes will only serve to make it better for its users.

Also, CMS Market will be donating a portion of its profit back to the community.

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written by puffermedia, December 30, 2008

I know you're not going to talk about it here, but some point I would love to get the inside skinny about what went down. Both sides of the picture. As someone who had relied extensively on the JED I think there is a necessary need for non-GPL extension and template listing so that I'm not missing out on some killer extensions. As much as it may displease some developers, there needs to be some sort of reliable review system. While the system is far from perfect on the JED, it is helpful to see reviews of extensions and what potential pitifalls there are to using them.

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written by kyle.ledbetter, December 30, 2008

There's not too much to tell actually, the JED has wanted to move in this direction for a long time. I've relied on the JED myself. I drink coffee and look at the latest every morning to make sure I know the best solutions out there. These changes have prompt us to make some changes that will make it easier for all to add their extensions and templates to www.cmsmarket.com. It's really fate I believe that we were developing the market right when this all went down. We're devoted to making it the best resource possible for developers and users of all CMS's. I hope to soon be able to drink my coffee and check CMSM for the latest and greatest

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written by sandman, January 31, 2009

Not sure how I missed this news but I'm pleased on both fronts the JED changes and the good fortune for JP. I've vented my frustrations about the JED many times as the system was replete with abusive and miscategorized posts (including ratings and votes.) IF CMSM hasn't given thought to their model for these considerations, I hope they will.

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