Has anyone bought this ebook - http://clubtvk.com/ and was it helpful? I am a complete n00b with Joomla, and I don't know whether I should just pay someone to do the design stuff for me or if I should learn it myself. Also, do you have to leave the Joomla link on your site if you make a new template (Sorry but I hate reading TOS's)
IMHO - Learn it yourself. They are pretty simple to learn. The Joomla forums are pretty friendly if your looking for theme advice and so forth.
powwka - The ClubTVK ebook system is designed for beginners to gain a fundamental understanding of how to design and maintain a joomla-based site. It's a very comprehensive and easy book to read. The membership also comes with 40+ templates, and access to any new templates that are added. Once downloaded, the members are under no obligation to add a maintain a link within the templates to anyone whatsoever. They are your templates! ***disclosure - I own the site, so yes, I am biased. But, we've never had anyone ask for a refund out of the hundreds who have paid for the book and templates. Hope you decide to join us!