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Free Vs Professional Joomla Templates

<div> 				Free versus professional Joomla templates and which will provide the best result for the client? Easy enough question with an easy enough answer. With the 1000's of templates now available on the web and the developing world of the Web, more and more businesses are realising that the only way forward in business in to get out there as much as possible. In today's world the only real way of doing this is to have a website designed and built.Because there are some many websites being built for the new client, and the many templates available leads to the question of how much does it cost? Again the answer is simple. Professional web designers are forced to offer more than competitive prices for the work they do, in order to stand a chance of entering into the game.With this very much in mind, it is pretty conclusive that even a professional website designer may be tempted to use some of the fantastic templates that are available online. This permits the professional of not only keeping their costs low but also facilitates them in designing and building the website for the client quickly and efficiently. The client does not care or need to get involved in the building of the site, they just need to get involved in the initial, 'what my website needs to promote my business, and how I would like my website to look' part of the process. After this it is up to the professional, who knows that to satisfy the client all they have to do is produce a website that the client accepts and likes.So when it comes to which is the better, the professional or the Joomla templates, to create, design and build a website, the answer has to be that the Joomla template has to win hands down. This is not a cynical view of the situation, it is business sense that dictates the answer.			</div>

CMS Free Vs Professional Joomla Templates

Free versus professional Joomla templates and which will provide the best result for the client? Easy enough question with an easy enou...

How To Add A Contact Form In Joomla

<div> 				Every website requires a form that can collect contact details easily. This is very important because when a visitor visits your website, and then leaves your site, you have no way to contact him again UNLESS you catch his contact information. This way you will be able to contact him again and give your "sales pitch." The amount of emails you get is also an important key indication of your site's effectiveness.So... having an easy to use contact form in a prominent place in your web site is crucial! Joomla helps you in this case because it provides you with all the needed tools! Adding a contact form becomes very easy with the Joomla administration system. It has a ready to use built in contact form, which makes things a lot simpler than conventional static websites.The steps that you need to follow to get this working are given below:<ul><li>Initially, you need to login to the administrator back-end (/administrator).</li> <li>Now, you need to create the categories in which you want to divide the contacts. Most of the times you will only need one basic category of contacts.</li> <li>You might want to give different contact information to different visitors. For example, you might need to add the contact details for sales department or logistics department and so on.</li> <li>Once you have an understanding of how many categories you require, you need to click on Components, then Contacts, and then Categories that will give you the ability to create a new contacts category.</li> <li>You can add as many categories as you want by clicking on the new tab that is present on the right hand corner.</li> <li>Once you are finished with Categories click the Contacts tab.</li> <li>Click on the new button, and a form is provided in which you can fill all the necessary details. Click save and you're done!</li> <li>If you want you can connect a contact to an existing Joomla user (this will you will not have to reenter his/her email)</li></ul>You can even set access privileges for all the different contacts. This will enable you to make sure that you have given the right protection for all your subtle details. You are also provided with certain security parameters which will allow you to be able to block unwanted mails as well.You can view all the contacts, as well as add contacts when required, by clicking Components- Contacts- Contacts.When you select components and then contacts using the menu, you will see all the contacts you have already created and you will be able to add more using the new button. You can easily unpublish or delete an existing contact.Once this phase is ready, all you need to do is put this form in your website. In the main menu, you need to add a new menu item. All you need to do is open your menu from Menu Manager and click new.Use Contact Category Layout or Standard Contact layout. Using the standard link, you can add a single contact and using the category layout, you can add multiple contacts of the same contacts category.So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and try implementing this into your design and you will be wonder-struck at what this tool can do for you.			</div>

CMS How To Add A Contact Form In Joomla

Every website requires a form that can collect contact details easily. This is very important because when a visitor visits your websit...

Why I Love Joomla

<div> 				I have been a software engineer for nearly 20 years and have even picked up a couple awards along the way. I've been around more than one block, seen software trends come and go, and I'm now jaded and crusty and hard to impress. But the now-famous open source content management system called Joomla definitely impresses me.Here's why Joomla is dominating in the content management space:1. It is free.I am still amazed at this. Joomla is a big product with an enormous feature set. The man-hours it must have taken to create this system is mind boggling, and my hat is off to those who have managed to herd all the cats that put it together.2. It is open source.Joomla development is driven and directed by Open Source Matters, Inc., a non-profit organization. Their commitment to open source is almost unparalleled, in my opinion. In fact, if anything, I'd argue they go a little overboard. But their commitment has truly benefitted the user community, so who am I to argue?I will say that, all things being equal, I will take an open source project over a proprietary one. Who among us has not been held hostage by a vendor at some point? At least with open source, we can make the changes we need ourselves (or hire it done if we're not programmers).3. It is a mature and stable second generation productJoomla isn't perfect, but bug fixes and enhancements are frequent and comprehensive. As I alluded to before, the core feature set is huge and the product is quite usable. The latest major revision (1.5.x) included significant improvements in usability, too. The bottom line is that you can make Joomla work--and literally hundreds of thousands of web sites do just that.4. It has a robust component model and a vibrant third-party component market, both free and commercial.The sheer number of extensions available for Joomla is breathtaking (well over 4,000, and that is a conservative estimate). This fact alone convinced me that Joomla had reached critical mass. You can get extensions that do event scheduling, ecommerce, document management, classified ad management, blog creation, real estate advertising, Yahoo-style directories... the list goes on and on.5. <a name="YANDEX_0"></a>  Joomla <a href="http://hghltd.yandex.net/yandbtm?fmode=inject&url=http%3A%2F%2Fezinearticles.com%2F%3FWhy-I-Love-Joomla%26id%3D3024973&tld=com&lang=en&la=1461093248&tm=1462996277&text=site%3Aezinearticles.com%20joomla%20tutorial%20inurl%3Aid&l10n=en&mime=html&sign=95eecab7b6b5f5c1ae3b3925328a7bd7&keyno=0#YANDEX_1"></a> templates, support, and <a name="YANDEX_1"></a><a href="http://hghltd.yandex.net/yandbtm?fmode=inject&url=http%3A%2F%2Fezinearticles.com%2F%3FWhy-I-Love-Joomla%26id%3D3024973&tld=com&lang=en&la=1461093248&tm=1462996277&text=site%3Aezinearticles.com%20joomla%20tutorial%20inurl%3Aid&l10n=en&mime=html&sign=95eecab7b6b5f5c1ae3b3925328a7bd7&keyno=0#YANDEX_0"></a> tutorials <a href="http://hghltd.yandex.net/yandbtm?fmode=inject&url=http%3A%2F%2Fezinearticles.com%2F%3FWhy-I-Love-Joomla%26id%3D3024973&tld=com&lang=en&la=1461093248&tm=1462996277&text=site%3Aezinearticles.com%20joomla%20tutorial%20inurl%3Aid&l10n=en&mime=html&sign=95eecab7b6b5f5c1ae3b3925328a7bd7&keyno=0#YANDEX_2"></a> are widely available.Whether you're looking for videos for beginners or expert-level information, there are a multitude of third parties supporting Joomla. You will not need to suffer in silence! Amazon.com lists no less than 352 Joomla titles!Not only that, but Google returns over 9 million web sites when you search for "buy Joomla templates". That's a little crazy, but even page 10 of the search results returned some great template sites. My own web sites look better than ever because I use templates created by professional designers.Ultimately, I love Joomla because it scratches both of my biggest itches: I love to provide a lot of functionality to my customers, and Joomla certainly delivers on this, both in the core and in the available extensions. I also love to write software: Because Joomla is open source and has a great extension mechanism, I still get to write software--and I can focus on exactly what I want to write. I just don't have to reinvent the wheel or do basic gruntwork.For me, at least, Joomla is a win-win proposition.			</div>

CMS Why I Love Joomla

I have been a software engineer for nearly 20 years and have even picked up a couple awards along the way. I've been around more th...

Understanding Free Joomla Templates

<div> 				The use of internet has become common in the modern world. This is attributed to the fact that most activities in the recent world are centered towards the use of internet. It is possible to learn, date, bank and carry out other stuffs online. This is enhanced by the fact that blogs and website have become the modern way of communicating to people. Due to this reason, you can also make your own blog or website conveniently with Joomla expert.Free Joomla templates are available for those who need to make websites or blogs. These templates works in way that they guide the user on how to go about the whole process effectively. In fact, it is believed that you can be able to create your website or blog in less than an hour as long as you have relevant information on how to go about it.Types of free Joomla templates There are several types of free Joomla templates that you can choose from so as to make your blog or website. Some of these templates include;<ul><li>Marketing and advertising agencies templates</li></ul>These templates are meant for those people who are in the advertising and marketing field. This template is designed basing on the latest standards of web designs which mean that you will find the graphics unique and easy to use. There is the DJ-Image slider tab on this template that makes it possible to attract the attention of your customers which is significant in any business. This extension works in way that it displays your portfolio and other information and images in an effective way.<ul><li>Fashion and beauty Joomla templates</li></ul>This template is dedicated to those who fancy fashion and beauty. This template is ideal if you want to display your store stock as a catalog. The graphic design used in this case is light thus do not impact on the global view of the site that you are creating. Basing on the functionality of this website, there is a DJ-catalog2 component which makes it possible to place images and play around with the designs and graphics. There is also the image slider option which also makes it possible to place your images in a sliding form for easy access.<ul><li>Social networking Joomla templates</li></ul>Social networking has become the order of the day with most people. Due to this, it is possible to create your own website courtesy of free Joomla templates. This template entails a clean, neat and modern design that suits its function and also built with maximum flexibility. There are several templates that are available on this template making it possible to choose on one that will heed to your needs.<ul><li>Coupon code Joomla template</li></ul>Joomla expert has come up with new template which can be used in the creating of coupon code website or blog. You can be able to turn this template into a coupon code database without having using any extensions. Users on your website can browse through your site so as to find coupons and at the same time paste the code of the coupon to the website where required. This will then see the coupon code copied to the user's computer clipboard automatically. Those in the business world can be able to embrace to use of this template so as to attract user traffic to their site.Features of Joomla templatesThe features of Joomla templates are meant to help in the creation of the website and at the same time ensure that the user is able to navigate the website without nay hindrances. Some of the features include;<ul><li>iPhone compatibility; this feature can be used by users or web owners who have iPhones. They can be able to access the site with this phone.</li> <li>Group buying; with the current economic hardship in the world, it is possible to get Joomla templates as a group where you will get discounts.</li> <li>Social templates; there are also social templates that entails all the features of a social networking site.</li> <li>Simple and clean; free Joomla templates are clean and simple to use.</li></ul>			</div>

CMS Understanding Free Joomla Templates

The use of internet has become common in the modern world. This is attributed to the fact that most activities in the recent world are ...

How to Integrate Facebook With Your Joomla Website

<div> 				Everyone knows that Facebook is the most popular social networking tool in the world. But what you might not know is how easy it is to integrate with your Joomla website. The best Joomla Facebook extensions will allow website users to sign on through their Facebook account in a single step instead of having to fill out long registration forms. Once registered they will be able to post to walls, leave comments or 'like' and 'recommend' your website to their friends. Other features like Fanbox widgets or activity feeds can also be set up for easy access.Whether you are a web designer or someone building your first website using the Joomla platform, integrating with Facebook is as easy as downloading and installing the right extension on your site. You can take time to customize the extensions to match the look of your website, but one of the benefits of using the Joomla platform is the ease and flexibility of its extensions. In just a few minutes,you can have Facebook integration live and set up for comments.So now you know how easy it is to set up your Joomla site with Facebook capabilities, but some of you might be wondering why you should consider adding this cool feature to your site. The best reason is free advertising! By simply allowing users to connect to your site through Facebook, you are not just reaching out to them, but your drawing attention from their entire social network.For example, if a user posts a comment through your site and it links back to their wall, you will be visible to a whole new group of potential users or customers. Just like that you will be able to connect with people interested in your articles, looking for your product or seeking out your services.			</div>

CMS How to Integrate Facebook With Your Joomla Website

Everyone knows that Facebook is the most popular social networking tool in the world. But what you might not know is how easy it is to ...

How To Build Joomla Templates Tips

<div> 				What tools to use to build a Joomla Template?Usually you will need Dreamweaver or any HTML editors, Firefox with the firebug extension and Chris Pedric extension. It really depends on what kind of template you are trying to build, in some cases they are available for free download. Some examples of this would be free Joomla church templates or free Joomla education templates, if this is what you are looking for no need to build it yourself! However, let's talk about making your own template for now. The JTT Template Toolbar Tool stand alone plug-in and a standalone server, preferably Movamp 1.0 or Movamp 1.5. I have tried a lot of Joomla Stand Alone servers and for now Movamp seems to be the be one of the industry. The reason you will need a standalone server to build your Joomla template is that since Joomla is an online web based CMS you will be at the mercy of your internet connection. Working offline will be a lot quicker and more productive. It is also better to work offline than being online on a live production web site where you client and the whole world will see you make errors as you develop the site live...however, it is still possible if you choose the "site offline" setting in the global configuration settings, this will make the site only visible to you or however is logged in. For template design only the super administrator should have access to the site.Do you really need Dreamweaver? While Free Dreamweaver Templates are nice to have they are not always necessary, Well...the Dreamweaver extensions make it a little more intuitive than the JTT Template Toolbar Tool tool, however both the extensions and the JTT Template Toolbar Tool do the same job. If you are using JTT Template Toolbar Tool you can use any HTML editor that you need, even notepad will work for that. NVU portable is not a bad editor to use to build Joomla site even if it does have it's shortcomings like any editors around. How do you use and install movamp? Well that is pretty simple, simply unzip and click on the Joom2 go orange icon. This will start your Joomla site automatically in Internet Explorer by default. Give it at least a minute or tow to boot up as it takes time for the virtual server to start. Some settings are also available to set the default browser to Firefox but since I use Firefox portable I let it start in Internet explorer, minimize IE and work on the site in Firefox since it can handle the firebug extension and the Chris Pedric web developer extension.			</div>

CMS How To Build Joomla Templates Tips

What tools to use to build a Joomla Template? Usually you will need Dreamweaver or any HTML editors, Firefox with the firebug extension...

How to Add Google Analytics to a Joomla Website

<div> 				As a Joomla developer, you may run across the need to add Google Analytics to a Joomla website, perhaps you want to monitor your own analytics or you have a client that wants you to add the analytics code so they can track their visitors. Either way, you will have to know how to add the Google analytics code to your Joomla site.The most important part of adding Google analytics code, is finding where to put the code so that it will appear on every page of the site. This is relatively easy, but it does require you to understand how to modify the HTML of the default template in the administration section of your Joomla installation.The first thing you will need is an account with Google. This article assumes that you already have an account set up with them and know how to access the code that will be added to your site. Once you have logged on to your account, copy all of your Google Analytics tracking code. Paste it in a text program and save for future reference.Next, login to the administrator area of your site. Go to Extensions > Template Manager. Select your default template's check box and then click "Edit". In the template edit page, click "Edit HTML". This shows you your template's index.php page. Select all of the text, copy it and then paste this into a text program which you should save in a safe place in case you do any damage to the original document.Now, go back to the original file, and scroll down to the bottom of the page. The second to the bottom line should have the end body tag which looks like a forward slash followed immediately by the word "body". Paste your code just BEFORE the end body tag. Click "Save".You have now placed the Google Analytics code on every page of your Joomla site. Keep in mind that if you change templates, you will need to add this code, using the same procedure, to your new template.			</div>

CMS How to Add Google Analytics to a Joomla Website

As a Joomla developer, you may run across the need to add Google Analytics to a Joomla website, perhaps you want to monitor your own an...

You Can Build a Beautiful Website With Joomla!

<div> 				You can build a beautiful, media-rich website, with little or no experience! If you have tried to create a website in the past and had to turn the project over to a web designer, things have really changed! New systems of website development have emerged that now make it possible for everyone to design and maintain amazing websites. You don't need Dreamweaver or learn any computer language! Best of all, the main engine to this new system, Joomla, is "open source" software, which means that it is free! You don't have to invest anything, other than your time, to give it a spin!You have probably heard about this new kind of website. They are called "Content Management Systems" or CMS for short. What it means is that you no longer need to wait for some programmer to get around to making the changes and updates to your site, or pay the $100/hour fees! You or your staff can make quick and easy updates, from wherever there is a computer with an internet connection. With Joomla, you don't even really need to get a web designer to build your initial site! If you have a few hours of time to invest in learning a few simple skills, you can build your beautiful new site in a very short time.If you have tried Joomla in the past and gave up because it seemed too difficult, I have some great news! Things have really come a long way for Joomla over the last couple of years! Not only has the main Joomla engine seen a lot of improvements as it has progressed from version 1.5 to 2.5, many of the extensions that plug into Joomla have also made it a lot easier to do everything! With a little help from an internet instruction website, like Joomla Skills, you can very quickly learn how to build beautiful websites, without ever learning any computer language like HTML or CSS.We have checked out some of the other Joomla training sites out there, as well as the many Joomla videos on You Tube. Some overload you with so much information that your head starts to swim! Others simply assume that you already know a lot, and leave out important little details, which can leave you stuck. Joomla Skills will lead you step by step from registering a domain name to customizing your new site with themes, graphics, images, articles, blogs, even video! Unlike the tutorials found on YouTube, Joomla Skills uses large screen video tutorials so that you are able to actually see the actions that are taken. The video training at Joomla Skills will take you through a simple, easy to follow, streamlined approach that will clearly explain every step that you need to take in order to go from an idea, to a full-blown website, broadcasting your stories to the world. Best of all, your completed website will be the kind that will be easy for any computer novice to make simple updates.The instructor, Frank Spangler, does not come from a computer coding background. As a photographer and video producer, he is more of an artist than a "geek". As a result, he has a better understanding of what other artists or "regular people" need to understand, in order to learn Joomla. Having learned Joomla the hard way, spending days unlocking the mysteries that other instructors either skipped or glossed over, Spangler has designed a course that speaks to the rest of us, and finally makes building beautiful websites accessible to all.The large screen video tutorials have been designed to work on most browsers and devices, including the iPad. The first nine lessons are free and will walk you through the initial stages you need to take to start a website, and give you a quick overview of Joomla. If you have ever wished that you could break free from the restrictions and costs of depending on an internet guru, here is your opportunity to become one yourself! Check it out at <a href="https://joomlaskills.com" rel="nofollow" target="_new">https://joomlaskills.com</a>Happy website building!			</div>

CMS You Can Build a Beautiful Website With Joomla!

You can build a beautiful, media-rich website, with little or no experience! If you have tried to create a website in the past and had...

The Strengths of Joomla

<div> 				Joomla is a powerful content management system that is widely used by many web developers to build everything from basic and simple websites to large corporate ones. It is safe to say that Joomla is currently one of the most popular Content Management System that is being used for building a website. If you have been able to build a website in the past then you know that things can become difficult once you start adding content and navigation also becomes a pain, these are the reasons why you need a CMS like Joomla. So why should you use Joomla for you content management needs?Joomla is an open source software. Open source refers to any software or application which is developed with the collaboration of many authors, usually the users themselves. These peer based collaboration paves the way for the release of open source software. In general, open source software is usually offered for free because of the absence of any licensing fees that are usually associated with a paid software. So basically, the functionality and success of an open source software depends largely on the effort of software community. And this is basically applicable to Joomla. One of the best strengths of Joomla is that it has a strong community following. Many highly skilled individuals are dedicating their own personal time and resources in order to improve the software for the benefit of all the users of Joomla.As an open source software, the source code of Joomla is available for everyone to scrutinize as opposed to commercial software which are mostly closed source. Because of this, you know exactly what you are getting from Joomla and also know what to expect. Because of its open source nature, many developers are creating many different plugins and extensions that can further enhance the features and capabilities of Joomla. Currently there are over 7000 community developed extensions and plugins that are available for you to use. Some of these are free but there are also extensions that may cost you for a reasonable price nonetheless.Aside from that, with all the tools and extensions that are available to you, making a website that does not only looks great but also functions well is easy to do with Joomla. There is an over-abundance of themes and templates that you can use, and most of them are professionally designed. Joomla is also capable of more flexible layouts when compared other CMS like WordPress. These themes and templates lets you easily modify the look of your website so that you can dedicate your time and resources elsewhere like generating content. And because Joomla gets continued support from its community, you can expect new templates and themes each month.One known downside is that, Joomla has quite a steep learning curve which can become a challenge if you have no background in web developing. But once you take your time to learn how to use and configure Joomla, then you'll find that there is a lot about this particular CMS that you will surely like.			</div>

CMS The Strengths of Joomla

Joomla is a powerful content management system that is widely used by many web developers to build everything from basic and simple web...

How Much is Joomla Hosting?

<div> 				Joomla hosting can be really cheap; it all depends on who you choose as your hosting provider. Most hosting companies provide a monthly subscription and they also offer different plans that can suit the different customers' needs. Plans can also be customized to fit the more individual needs that a client may have.Across the web, you will be able to locate numerous Joomla hosting companies. Each one is different and offers different services to their clients. One really needs to research these companies to find the right type of service and hosting that they personally need.You can actually get Joomla hosting for as little as $3.95 per month and it comes with a wide variety of services and features like unlimited web space, unlimited site traffic, fast support response, 24/7 customer service, free templates, free Joomla installation, free Joomla software and much more. This is a great deal for those of you who are looking for these types of features.Other hosting companies can be a little more expensive. Anywhere from $15 per month to $50+ depending on which service package you decide to buy. Companies can offer different service packages, such as silver, bronze, gold, platinum and more. Of course, with each higher package come more options and a high price.Depending upon what package you opt to go with will also depend on the service available. Usually with the more expensive packages, you will receive 1000MB of storage, 50GB data transfer and multiple domains. The cheaper packages are usually along the lines of 500MB or storage, 30 GB data transfer and fewer domains (if not only one).Companies may also charge a set up fee for the initial service. This fee is a onetime cost to you and is usually around $20; however, many companies do not charge you this fee and you can save money by going with the company who does not charge this unnecessary fee.Usually there is a money back guarantee on the hosting service, so if you don't like it, you will always be able to cancel your account and switch to a different host, if not a different plan. With most hosting companies, you can on your administrator panel in 15 minutes or less and get started right away. There is a very short wait time. So, when you are ready to get started, so are they.Visit Host Critic website to find a listing of Joomla hosts and for side by side comparisons. Just remember that there are way too many hosting companies available today, therefore all companies may not be listed. For those companies you will need to search the internet to determine whether they are right for you or not.Finding a hosting company can actually be fairly easy. You could possibly even find one in your backyard; however, finding that right one that will suit your needs or that will work with you to suit your needs can be a little more difficult. You do have of variety of options, so go ahead and compare, the choice is yours.			</div>

CMS How Much is Joomla Hosting?

Joomla hosting can be really cheap; it all depends on who you choose as your hosting provider. Most hosting companies provide a monthly...

Some of The Joomla Problems

<div> 				Joomla is an award winning content management system. It is an amazing creation, which has helped its users greatly. But nothing is perfect. Although Joomla is equipped with some of the finest functions, there are several problems that arise when using it. These minor problems can easily be dealt with if instructions are followed appropriately.Joomla is a famous concept. There are many people who are trying to make false copies of this system. Beware of these sites and sellers and never opt for the cheaper version of Joomla. They will surely be pirated and you may end up with the wrong system. Make sure that you buy Joomla from a recognized place where you are sure to get the original.Many people assume that Joomla maintains the data so there is no need to have a back up. But it is also vital to be prepared for the worst. Anything can happen or your system can get hacked. So it is important that you have a backup of your vital data. Although operating Joomla is not very difficult, it is important to follow the smallest instruction completely for the system to function properly.For their own convenience people use a common password for all their accounts. This is one thing that should be avoided at all costs. It is important to use different passwords in order to maintain security. You also need to keep a complete tab on the functions of Joomla. Installing the software does not mean the procedure is complete. You need to constantly be aware of all the components of Joomla.Make sure that all the extensions or additions of Joomla are tried and tested before being tried online. You wouldn't want things to go wrong online, right? If a problem arises before, then it can be dealt with easily. Also remember to constantly update yourself on the happenings of your Joomla system. You need to be aware about everything so that you can take proper action in case a problem arises.			</div>

CMS Some of The Joomla Problems

Joomla is an award winning content management system. It is an amazing creation, which has helped its users greatly. But nothing is per...

All About Joomla! And Joomla Templates

<div> 				Joomla is one of the major content management systems that are available for web site owners, developers, and designers. Since it is open source, it can be downloaded and installed on a web server with no cost. For those seeking an effective and intuitive method of managing a large amount of content while maintaining a professional appearance on the Web, Joomla can provide.A Little HistoryJoomla was born out of split between the development team and the organization that they were working for. The team decided to go out on their own because of internal conflict regarding open source values and violation of agreement terms. In the spirit of open source, the name, Joomla, was derived from the Swahili word meaning "all together". The first version was released in September of 2005 and since has received many awards and a dedicated group of supporters from around the world. As for its acceptance as a content management system, it has been downloaded over 2.5 million times since its release.Sleek and Professional AppearanceFor those who are seeking a sharp and professional image on the internet, there are many tools that Joomla offers. The visual quality and appearance of a website is very important. Any business or professional group is aware of the fact that appearance is vital to success. Sites utilizing Joomla benefit from its clean and well designed appearance. As a content management system, the content, i.e. the images, text, and videos are not bound to any particular look. One its major benefits is that a site can take on a new look and feel without much effort on the part of the user. Joomla templates can create dramatic changes in the appearance of a site in just a few steps.What is a Joomla Template?A Joomla template is simply a collection of files that are bundled together and are designed to control the appearance of the site by working with the core of Joomla. By simply placing the template files in the directory on the server, the Joomla site can now implement them. By selecting which template is active, the site can undergo radical changes in appearance. Templates fall into three categories, free, premium, and custom. Many web developers and designers offer templates at no cost and can be downloaded as open source packages. Premium Joomla templates are available for purchase and are of high quality. Finally, a web developer or designer can be hired to create a custom Joomla template. This last option is the most expensive but has the potential to return fantastic results. There is a lot of competition in the template market. With increased competition comes increased quality and website owners using Joomla can benefit directly.As a content management system, Joomla has the power to leverage strong organization over the content of a website, making the process much more time efficient. With its template based approach to appearance, maintaining a fresh and professional look is simplified. With all of these features and benefits, Joomla offers a powerful way to deploy and maintain a flexible and modern website.			</div>

CMS All About Joomla! And Joomla Templates

Joomla is one of the major content management systems that are available for web site owners, developers, and designers. Since it is op...

Why You Should Consider Using Joomla

<div> 				Creating your own website would sound troublesome for most of us especially if we are not really that well-versed when it comes to computers. It is true that when you want to deal with this techie stuffs some technical skills will be asked from you. Well, you don't really have to bother getting yourself acquainted with every bit and piece of information technology. It would now be possible for you to create your very own website by using a content management system specifically Joomla. There are actually different content management systems that you can use but Joomla is specifically suggested for some subtle reasons.There are many reasons why you should consider using Joomla. First up, IT experts would usually advice you to use it because of its user-friendly quality. Even beginners are welcome to use this. This is also something that you can download just for free so this would be of your advantage. You wouldn't be wasting money for an application that you wouldn't even know how to use. This CMS is popular that you can download different versions of it on the internet. Downloading it wouldn't also be that hard to do because all you need is PHP or MySQL server configurations which are in fact very common. When you've already downloaded the CMS, you can automatically save it on your computer. For an online demo version, you can create your account which would be valid within a month.Joomla also has everything you need for your website. If you find it somewhat difficult to install it you can visit their website for detailed instructions on how you can install it. This is so excellent because it specially has a guide manual for those beginners. You can also join a forum on how to use it. You will be able to solicit dozens of ideas from other users.Once you've already tried using this, you will find out that using this CMS isn't really that difficult. You can add images, photos, articles or any files any time you want. If you also happen to be a developer and would want to dab some improvements in to your website you can consult its developer guide which is also very easy to use. Being a beginner doesn't stop you from designing your website, by using different Joomla extensions you will be able to add some touch of art in to your website.This has different extensions that you can explore and try to use. If you and your acquaintances have been planning to create your website, then it is suggested that you try using this CMS. This allows multiple management users so each of you get to access the website and at the same time maintaining each other's privacy. So, what are you waiting for? You can already start developing your own website using this very easy content management system. You will this really helpful especially when you are not really that advanced for a user. With its one-click installation, you're already up ahead your project.			</div>

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Joomla Template Clubs

<div> 				Joomla templates are essentially available wherever you look on the internet. As this program is open source software program, this means that anyone and everyone who can write in HTML coding and CSS coding, can develop extensions of the core functionality of Joomla. This is why the availability of these templates is extremely profound.You can find an extremely large amount of templates available for free; however, people have found a way to make money off of this technology. The development of these software template clubs are popping up all over the internet.Because the development of templates can be hard and extremely time consuming, designers are beginning to sell their creations. So now, clubs have formed. Since, single templates can start around $25 dollar per template, and if the consumer wants to keep their website "fresh", the addition of more templates (templates change the look of the front end of the website, the part that the visitors see) can become expensive. The benefits of becoming a club member can prove to be desirable by many webmasters.With a onetime membership fee, you will have access to numerous templates. You can either join the club for 60, 180 or even 365 days, depending upon which membership you would like to buy. Depending upon the membership that you buy, will determine how much you pay. Costs are cheap compared to the amount of templates that are available. Within that 60 day period (for the 60 day membership) you can download the design that you will want.Good template clubs are: Rocket theme, which is the longest running template provider; they have been providing Joomla templates for over four years now; Template Plazza; JoomlArt; and Joomlastorm. Through research, I have found that there are 14 Joomla template clubs with 29 providers. By the ratings, Rockettheme and JoomlArt are the top two sites because they provide high quality, professional and innovative templates. If you are looking for a club to join that is going to "stick" around, Rockettheme and JoomlArt are your best options, with Joomlastorm running a competitive race (they are the newbies on the block).These three websites provide excellent support for their products and you will definitely not be disappointed with the service and quality of their products. If you have been thinking about joining a Joomla template club, start with one of these. You won't be sorry.No matter which program theme club you decide to join, the benefits can definitely be rewarding. For one low price, you will be able to download as many themes as they have to offer, as many times as you would like, as long as your membership is valid. If you are still not for sure, try the short term membership which has the lowest cost. You can always extend your membership if you do like the program and decide to take full advantage of it. Any way you look at it, you will still get templates for the price you paid for the membership, so what do you have to lose?			</div>

CMS Joomla Template Clubs

Joomla templates are essentially available wherever you look on the internet. As this program is open source software program, this mea...

Best Joomla Extensions

<div> 				With the widespread availability of extensions for Joomla, one can get confused on which ones are the best. From components, modules, plugins and templates, extensions for anything and everything that you want or need have been developed. This makes the capabilities of the initial Joomla core software program absolutely endless.Which extensions are the best? Well, with so many available, it is hard to try each and every one; however, here is a list of the most popular based upon the number of downloads and their abilities.1. JomSocial. This is a group of components that will extend your Joomla software and allow you to build your own personal social networking website. With features such as, private messaging and the friend/buddy system, you can see why this is at the top of the list for the best Joomla extensions available on the web today.2. Slide Show Pro Module. Are you looking for that perfect extension that will allow you to develop a slide show on your website? Well, here it is. Native to v. 1.5 this program supports three different languages.3. Jom Tube Video Gallery. This extension will allow you to transform your website into the video gallery of your dreams. Like Youtube? Well, Jom Tube will allow you to create a similar website. What could be more fun?4. Nice talk. This extension will allow you to keep connected with your visitors by offering a chat system. You don't have to worry about those difficult forums that can get off topic. Nice talk will allow you to have a nice, simple chat with your visitors.5. WordPress Integration for Joomla 1.5. Yes, that's right. Now you can have the best blogging software and the best content management system available on the web, together. Nothing could be better.6. iJoomla Search and Archive. This program will allow you to offer your visitors a search and retrieval system, which can prove to be very beneficial for them.7. Tweet this autofooter plugin. This allows visitors to send this via their twitter account to their friends, and with the success of the Twitter site, it could prove to drive high traffic to your site.8. Acujoom Pro. Are you looking for a solution for newsletters? Well, this is the perfect software for you. Create and manage subscriber lists, develop professional newsletters and automatically send them 19. VirtueMart. This software will allow you to turn your normal Joomla website into an eCommerce site that is definitely there to rule.This is just a small list of the best Joomla extensions that are available. Within this list, look how much you could extend your core Joomla software. Just remember, that if you install too many extensions without developing the core components first, that you could slow your website down. Make sure to extend the core program before adding modules, plugins and more. In the end, you will be thankful that you did. There's nothing worse than visiting a slow website. Extend your websites capabilities and have fun!			</div>

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Free Joomla Templates

<div> 				Tips for Selecting Free Joomla TemplatesWhen you're in rush a to build a website, or if you're just looking to save some time and money in creating a website, one of the best methods to look at is using free Joomla templates. With this method, there is no need to contract the services of a Joomla expert. The appropriate way to get the best templates is through online searching. Since there are a number of free templates, these tips help you by providing guidelines on what to consider when searching for free Joomla templates.<ul> <li>Consider goals and objectives- A specific goal or objective should be the driving force behind getting the right template. If you don't know what to expect from customers, or worse yet, what to deliver to them, then this is a clear example of misplaced priorities that may result in a failure. Anyone building a website should always remain focused on what is being sought, and not just what they think should be done.</li> <li>The appropriate template- Do not just pick any template just because it can work with the website, but rather go for the right one that is best suited to satisfy your needs. It should be simple to work with and free of complications that might make it difficult to use. Remember that the type of content to be produced will largely depend on the layout used; therefore, be keen to go for the best one.</li> <li>Type of website being sought- The general look of a website is determine by the type of templates used to come up with the content, so it is important to be careful when choosing which free Joomla template to use. There are different types of websites that range from business, social media, and even blogs, and they all have separate templates that, if mixed up, will just create confusion. Bring about the difference in look and feel to your site by choosing a unique template that no one else has ever tried out, and this will make your site stand out from the rest.</li> <li>Some free Joomla templates allow users to make some changes on them for customized design purposes, so look at the customizing options available for the one you are considering. The ideal template should allow the user to make any adjustments to suit his or her needs, whether in relation to images, colors, or layout.</li> <li>Consider whether the free Joomla template you are choosing accommodates the interests of prospective clients, because they are the ones who will keep it running. If it falls short of meeting their expectations, then it's definitely not the right one.</li> <li>Ensure there is a comparison of prices and quality from various templates, as this is one of the best ways to ensure that you will get the best. Even if it means testing some before deciding to download or buy them, then that's the way to go.</li> <li>Make sure the company that supplies the templates commits to providing any support needed afterwards. Know about their after sale services so that if you get stuck or experience a problem, they can come to your aid.</li></ul>Best Places to Get Free Joomla TemplatesThe ideal place to get free Joomla templates is online sites that deal specifically with Joomla, but it will all depend on the specific needs that have to be satisfied and the type of template to be used. There are many sites that offer these services, so doing extensive research about what they specifically offer is crucial since not all offer the same type of templates. If you get the wrong template, it will need a converter and this will be too costly and time-consuming. Using Free Joomla Templates Over Paid For TemplatesThe choice of using free Joomla templates is often due to financial constraints; it will help to save money that can be channeled to other projects. Whether it's free or paid for, the quality of the templates is the same and the services offered are similar; thus there is no need to pay for something that can be had free of charge.			</div>

CMS Free Joomla Templates

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Learn About Commercial Joomla Templates

<div> 				Joomla templates let you define the style and layout of your website on both the back end and the front end. There are two different formats for Joomla templates: back end templates and front end templates. The front end templates let you decide the layout and style of the actual website that is visible to your viewers. The back end templates define the layout and style that the administrator, editor and super administrator will see when they log in to make changes to the website or just to check the information.Commercial templates are available all over the internet. All you have to do is search for them. Some websites require that you become a member and join the "club" to have access to the templates or you can just simply purchase them off of other websites.Joomlajunkie.com is an example of a "club" website where you can become a member of joomlajunkie and then you will have access to several different templates with unique and stylish features and layouts. The hits per layout are absolutely amazing, so you know that that same layout and style is definitely being used across the internet.Themejoomla.com offers commercial templates as well. For a single download, most templates cost $25. This is actually a fairly cheap and reasonable price for the template when you consider the amount of time and effort that it takes to create such a network of files and extensions that interact with each other to ensure that all aspects of the website work together and is designed the exact way that you want. Also, getting the website to work the way that you want is also difficult. $25 is a good price for a template. There is no limit to how long you can use a template. You can use the same template for years to come, so a $25 dollar investment for long term, unlimited use, is cheap.If you continue to search, you will find many more design template sites out there. Because this is an open source software, anyone can write modules, components, plugins, and templates that will work with the software. The initial download of the core software will give you the core components and necessary items to get you started. You can then build functionality with different extensions, such as templates, plugins and the alike. This is exactly why the available options for the Joomla software is widely available.The perfect template for your website is out there somewhere; however, if it is already available, 9 chances out of 10 there is another website that uses the same template as you have chosen. If you truly want a unique template that is a reflection of you or your company, you might want to consider hiring a designer who can write an original template for you website. This will guarantee that your website will be the only site that is using this design. Of course, you will have to pay the designer, but they will not be able to sell the design unless you confirm.			</div>

CMS Learn About Commercial Joomla Templates

Joomla templates let you define the style and layout of your website on both the back end and the front end. There are two different fo...

Building Membership Sites Using WordPress and Joomla

<div> 				You Should Consider WordPress Or Joomla As An Inexpensive And Easy-To-Use Platform When Trying To Build Membership Sites.This is not meant to be a tutorial on how to build a membership site. It is meant to give you information on platforms such as Joomla and WordPress that can easily be used to create membership sites.It is also meant to give you information on components, plugins, and custom themes that you can use to accomplish the task with minimal cost and effort.First of all though, why would you even want to have a membership site? The answer, of course, is that owning memberships sites can earn you a recurring monthly income. That means money in your bank account... month after month after month.Some reasons to start a membership site... <ul> <li>You have a book or e-book with some really great content that people would be interested in. Rather than try to sell the book or e-book as a one-time sale, break it up into sections and put it on a membership site, giving members access to one chapter or section each month. So, rather than sell 100 copies at $37 each and making $3700, charge 100 people $9.95 per month and give them a chapter each month for 12 months. Do the math on that and see what you come up with.</li> <li>You don't really feel that you could sit down and spend several months, or years, writing a complete book or e-book and put it up for sale, but you could sit down each month and write a really good article to put on your membership site. That approach takes less time initially, and gives you a recurring income each month right off the bat.</li> <li>You want a site that gives you a captive audience that you can sell other products to each month. Affiliate products, other e-books you own, AdSense ads, all are opportunities to make even more money from your membership site members.</li> <li>You have knowledge or expertise in a subject or area that other people are interested in. People are willing to pay to belong to a group of like-minded people. Membership sites have been started on subjects such as:</li> <ul><li>Cabin Enthusiasts,</li> <li>Fly Fishing Enthusiasts,</li> <li>Wedding Professionals,</li> <li>Cruise Ship Workers,</li> <li>Magic Enthusiasts,</li> <li>Acupuncture Professionals,</li> <li>Digital Photo and Video Enthusiasts,</li> <li>Travel Lovers,</li> <li>Golden Retriever Owners,</li> <li>Ferret Owners,</li> <li>Gambling Information Seekers,</li> <li>Religious Groups,</li> <li>Philosophy Lovers,</li> <li>Art Lovers,</li> <li>Home Builders,</li> <li>Dress Makers,</li> <li> Car Salespeople,</li> <li>Cross-Stitch Enthusiasts,</li> <li>and on-and-on... </li></ul></ul>Trouble is though, building a membership site from scratch can be intimidating, even impossible, for a lot of people.However, with the right instructions and a helping hand, you can easily do it using either Joomla or WordPress as the platform.Since both are free applications, and components and plugins are readily available for both, you can do it for very low cost.Video tutorials and books are available that will show you step by step how to setup your own membership site. You may choose to use free components or plugins to create a basic membership site. You also may choose to create a more advanced membership site using components or plugins that are available at very reasonable prices considering the advanced features they offer.Detailed step by step video tutorials can show anyone, regardless of experience level, how to create a membership site that can possibly produce an ongoing and sizable income.You can learn how to install your choice of Joomla or WordPress, and then be shown how to install and configure the necessary components or plugins to convert it into a paid membership site.Creating a recurring monthly income is an established method that really does work. It is used extensively by many successful and savvy marketers.Still not sure you can do it, even with detailed instructions? Don't worry - it is easier than you think.Picture this scenario - you make ten sales today for $47.00. OK, you made $470.00. Not bad at all. Now imagine that you have a membership site and you make those same ten sales, and they sign up for your monthly membership. You made the same $470 today, plus you rake in $47 per month, per member, for as long as your customers remain members. If they only remain members for four months, you just made $1810 over the four months for the same amount of effort on your part. Meanwhile you continue to make daily sales and your recurring monthly income grows and grows and grows. You are now well on your way to creating a sizable and dependable monthly income.So, what are the problems you will need to overcome in order to accomplish this?First... how do you keep track of your customer activity? You have customers joining every day and some of them unsubscribe from time to time. Keeping track of this can be a big job if you don't know how to do it the easy way.Second... collecting payments can be difficult. You need a choice of ways for your customers to pay for their membership. Without that you limit your chances for success. The solution sounds simple - buy some software to do it all for you. The big problem with that is that software that runs membership sites can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. That is a big problem for a lot of people just starting out.So... what is the solution that will allow a person to build a membership site at a reasonable cost, possibly even free?Let's Consider Joomla First... As mentioned above, there are books and videos available that will show you exactly, step by step, how to install Joomla and then configure it to be a paid membership site. The components you will need to accomplish this task are very reasonably priced, so you will be able to have a membership site up and running at very low cost.If you want to go first class and use a professionally designed Joomla template that will make your site stand out above the rest, then there are templates available at reasonable prices that will do that.As mentioned, the components are reasonably priced, but that doesn't mean a lack of features. Look at what you can do using Joomla and one of the more popular membership site softwares (generally known as components in Joomla).* Integrated Subscription Handling using the following payment processors: Paycom. CCBill, Paypal, Paypal Subscriptions, epsNetpay, 2Checkout, Authorize.net, Paysgnet, Allopas, Alertpay, Viaklx and more.* Up To Four Membership Levels. You have the means to offer several different levels of membership to your clients thus increasing your possible profits.* Integrated Document And File Handling. No worries. Your subscribers can only access the files they paid for and are entitled to receive.* Integrated Forum. Create your own member forum so your subscribers can talk over items of interest with each other.* Trial Memberships. Set up trial memberships so your members can take a test drive before they buy.And For You WordPress Enthusiasts... As with Joomla, there are custom templates available for WordPress. There are plugins, both free and paid, that will handle the membership management for your siteYou can purchase templates custom designed to create a professional quality web site themed to almost any type business you can imagine, from real estate to grunge to e-commerce to news sites, you name it and it is probably available to make your site stand above the rest.So whether you prefer using Joomla or you prefer using WordPress, there is step by step training available, and there is a choice of components and plugins and templates available to allow you to build a great looking membership site at a very reasonable cost, possibly even free.			</div>

CMS Building Membership Sites Using WordPress and Joomla

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Learn How to Find All Module Positions in Any Joomla Template

<div> 				There are many great Joomla templates available, some are free, some require a subscription to the developers site and some are sold individually. Regardless of where you find your template, the available module positions are not always readily apparent.As you can imagine, a good Joomla template developer will provide you with some form of graphical representation of the available module positions in their templates, but not always. Also, you may find a template you like, and can not locate which modules are available for your content. This article will explain in detail how to locate all of the available modules.For this article, I will assume that you re familiar with the administration area of a Joomla website and know know how to access it. To begin, log on to the administrator area and go to the "Content Menu" then choose "Article Manager". Click on "New" and give the title a unique name that you will easily remember such as "Module Placements" and save the article.Now go to the "Menu" menu and choose "Main Menu", under "Select Menu Item Type" choose "Articles" and then choose "Article Layout" and give the "Title" a unique name like "Module Placements". Now, next to "Select Article" on the right, choose the article you just created and hit "Select" and click save.Next go to the "Extensions Menu" and choose "Module Manager" and click on "New" then choose "Custom HTML". Next, in the "Details" area on the left, go to the "Position" pop up menu and choose the first listing whatever it may be. Now make the Title the same name as the Position and put the position name in the "Custom Output" as well. Under "Menu Assignment" choose the article page created above and make sure that "Show Title" and "Enabled" are both set to "Yes" and click save.Now you will have to repeat the above paragraph for all positions shown in the "positions" field. This will create modules with the name of the position for every available position in your template. After you have created a module for everything in the "positions" field, go to the front end and click on the "Module Placements" menu link to view all of the available module positions. You may notice that not every module position will show up in your article, this is because not every possible module position will be used in every template. This method will show you the module positions that you can add content to and which ones you can not.			</div>

CMS Learn How to Find All Module Positions in Any Joomla Template

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Joomla Web Design - What Can It Do for You?

<div> 				What is Joomla and what can it do for Website Owners? For website owners, Joomla is an excellent content management system that allows you to easily manage and maintain your website with little or no programming knowledge necessary. It offers all the needed features to add and update everything such as your images, article pages, navigation menus, users, and much more. A good comparison to the user friendliness of Joomla would be Microsoft Word. I tell customers that if they can use Microsoft word than they can use Joomla. The text editors provided in the Joomla article manager provides the same basic features that you would use when creating a word document. Also, the size of the Joomla community has grown to great numbers over the last 5 years. Getting help for using Joomla is as easy asking your question in Google search or on the Joomla forum. There are literally millions of Joomla users all over the world and this large of a community can provide great support for new Joomla users. I've found hundreds if not thousands of <a name="YANDEX_0"></a>  Joomla <a href="http://hghltd.yandex.net/yandbtm?fmode=inject&url=http%3A%2F%2Fezinearticles.com%2F%3FJoomla-Web-Design---What-Can-It-Do-for-You%3F%26id%3D5547580&tld=com&lang=en&la=1461670400&tm=1462367949&text=site%3Aezinearticles.com%20joomla%20tutorial%20inurl%3Aid&l10n=en&mime=html&sign=5c51e0575555564ea0bc2e2982763fa8&keyno=0#YANDEX_1"></a> <a name="YANDEX_1"></a><a href="http://hghltd.yandex.net/yandbtm?fmode=inject&url=http%3A%2F%2Fezinearticles.com%2F%3FJoomla-Web-Design---What-Can-It-Do-for-You%3F%26id%3D5547580&tld=com&lang=en&la=1461670400&tm=1462367949&text=site%3Aezinearticles.com%20joomla%20tutorial%20inurl%3Aid&l10n=en&mime=html&sign=5c51e0575555564ea0bc2e2982763fa8&keyno=0#YANDEX_0"></a> tutorials <a href="http://hghltd.yandex.net/yandbtm?fmode=inject&url=http%3A%2F%2Fezinearticles.com%2F%3FJoomla-Web-Design---What-Can-It-Do-for-You%3F%26id%3D5547580&tld=com&lang=en&la=1461670400&tm=1462367949&text=site%3Aezinearticles.com%20joomla%20tutorial%20inurl%3Aid&l10n=en&mime=html&sign=5c51e0575555564ea0bc2e2982763fa8&keyno=0#YANDEX_2"></a> and videos that cover almost everything about how to use <a name="YANDEX_2"></a><a href="http://hghltd.yandex.net/yandbtm?fmode=inject&url=http%3A%2F%2Fezinearticles.com%2F%3FJoomla-Web-Design---What-Can-It-Do-for-You%3F%26id%3D5547580&tld=com&lang=en&la=1461670400&tm=1462367949&text=site%3Aezinearticles.com%20joomla%20tutorial%20inurl%3Aid&l10n=en&mime=html&sign=5c51e0575555564ea0bc2e2982763fa8&keyno=0#YANDEX_1"></a> Joomla <a href="http://hghltd.yandex.net/yandbtm?fmode=inject&url=http%3A%2F%2Fezinearticles.com%2F%3FJoomla-Web-Design---What-Can-It-Do-for-You%3F%26id%3D5547580&tld=com&lang=en&la=1461670400&tm=1462367949&text=site%3Aezinearticles.com%20joomla%20tutorial%20inurl%3Aid&l10n=en&mime=html&sign=5c51e0575555564ea0bc2e2982763fa8&keyno=0#YANDEX_3"></a>!What can Joomla do for Web Developers? For developers, Joomla is an open source content management system that allows you to build powerful and extensible websites and applications in a fraction of the time it could take with custom coding. Before I used Joomla, it could easily take me 2 months to build a custom content management system that would only compare to a fraction of Joomla's standard features and possibilities. However, the best part about developing is the thousands of Joomla extensions that are readily available. The Joomla Extension Directory now includes over 5,000 extensions. The extensions, in my mind, are what makes Joomla the best open source CMS out there. With so many extensions that are very affordable and easy to install, it takes minimal effort to build advanced websites. Of course the most important part is that Joomla is that it is open source, so developers can build websites for a lot cheaper than you could in the past. The process of building custom applications can also be much faster by just creating extensions using the Joomla framework. The Joomla framework is an excellent subsystem that includes support programs, code libraries, and just about everything you need to help generate powerful custom applications.What about the design? Is there something easy for that? There are many websites that offer free and commercial Joomla templates. Using a Joomla template can give you a quick jumpstart on your project. Jooma templates are usually easy to customize and many have settings called parameters that you can quickly adjust to get the look and feel you deserve. If you find a great template that you like and it's easy to configure, it is possible to have a finished website within as little as a few days. However, if you are like me, you may want more custom features than some templates have to offer, therefore creating your own custom Joomla template may be a better choice.What if I want a custom design for my Joomla site? Designing for Joomla is just like designing any other website. You want to keep the html code as simple as possible to present a faster, more search engine friendly website so the majority of the code will most likely be in your CSS file. Try to keep a table-less CSS layout, and let Joomla do what it is meant to do, meaning don't design a site that needs to use a whole lot of images in the layout. Think about site maintenance and how you can make it easy for the site owner to add new menu items and pages without having to adjust the design or create menu images.How Easy is it to Create a Custom Joomla Template? I won't lie, the first time I created a Joomla template it took me a few days to get my head around it. I had difficulty understanding how it works because at that time there was little documentation about it. Of course this was back when Joomla had just emerged from Mambo, but as soon as I understood what components and modules were and how they worked within a template; I never wanted to build a website any other way. 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A good way to start learning how to code Joomla templates is to install an existing template first, and customize it as you see fit. This should help you understand how they are coded.Anything Else? If you are looking to build an extensible, powerful website or application, that offers thousands of readily available extensions, is user-friendly, and will be a site that you can continuously grow with, I would recommend that you take a hard look at Joomla Web Design. If you need a professional web design company that specializes in <a href="http://www.viperwebsites.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_new">Joomla web design</a>, feel free to contact me or my company with any questions regarding your new Joomla website project. Our staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Dallas Moore			</div>

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