What is joomla?

Joomla is a content management system (CMS), which enables us to build Web sites and powerful online applications for you. Many aspects, including its ease-of-use and wide range of available extentions, have made Joomla one of the most popular Website framework software downloads available. Best of all, Joomla is an open source solution that is freely available to everyone.

What's a content management system (CMS)?

A content management system is software that keeps track of every piece of content on your Web site, much like your local public library keeps track of books and stores them. Content can be simple text, photos, music, video, documents, or just about anything you can think of. A major advantage of using a CMS is that it requires almost no technical skill or knowledge to manage. Since the CMS manages all your content, you don't have to.

Infinite Possibilities

Dreaming of building a website you can edit yourself? Want an easier solution to rapidly deploy client sites? Looking for an intranet that will empower your employees. Look no further. Joomla gives you the tools and power to build standard sites, directories, intranets, social networks, shopping carts, and so much more...

What are some real world examples of what Joomla! can do?

• Corporate Web sites or portals
• Corporate intranets and extranets
• Online magazines, newspapers, and publications
• E-commerce and online reservations
• Government applications
• Small business Web sites
• Non-profit and organizational Web sites
• Community-based portals
• School and church Web sites
• Personal or family homepages

How can I be sure there will be Joomla! support in the future?

Joomla is the most popular open source CMS currently available as evidenced by a vibrant and growing community of friendly users and talented developers. Joomla's roots go back to 2000 and, with over 200,000 community users and contributors, the future looks bright for the award-winning Joomla Project.