What is Joomla?

Joomla is a Content Management System (CMS) that functions similarly to WordPress and Drupal. It is known as the second most popular CMS platform after WordPress. It is built on a model-view-controller web application framework that can be used independently to build online applications. Joomla is an open-source platform written in PHP and MySQL.

Why should I use Joomla?

Joomla is easy to install and set up for both experienced web designers and developers as well as any businesses looking to bring their products and services online. It has been a 3-time recipient of the PACKT Open Source Content Management System Award.

What are the benefits of Joomla?

Joomla is a completely free open-source software that only requires you to pay for hosting services. It allows you to easily manage your website, your customers’ profile, products, inventory, promotions and many more. With this IT software running in the backend, you can concentrate on your business while the web runs smoothly.

Joomla can be used for:

• Corporate websites or portals, intranets and extranets
• Small business websites
• Online magazines, newspapers, and publications
• E-commerce and online reservations
• Government, non-profit and organisational websites
• Community-based, school and church websites or portals
• Personal or family homepages

Can Joomla support Multi Language?

Joomla is multilingual, supporting over 75 languages to serve the needs of businesses who require multiple language support for their website. They also provide strong security for its users, using two-factor authentication for websites to prevent hacking.

What about the support for Joomla?

Joomla is also backed by a strong active community of developers that help make it one of the largest single site-building platforms that are available. They offer over 10 thousand extensions and templates which allows users to extend their website’s functionality and customise it to their purposes.

What are some examples of websites running on Joomla?

Lipton Ice Tea – Tea Company

Lipton is a company that sells tea a variety of tea around the world. This webpage showcases its iced tea offerings.

Harvard University – Ivy League University

Harvard University is a prestigious university based in Massachusetts, America. The website is for the particular Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

The Smart Local – Online media publisher

The Smart Local is the most influential online media publisher in Singapore. They are independent and publish travel, food and lifestyle content, as well as reviews for local businesses.

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