Chapter 1. Essential Joomla
In This Chapter
Discovering Joomla
Viewing some example sites
Knowing what content management systems do
Finding out why Joomla is so popular
Preparing to use Joomla
The head Web designer walks into your sumptuous office and says, "We landed the MegaSuperDuperCo account."
"That's good," you say.
"They want you to design their new Web site."
"That's good," you say.
"They want to use a CMS."
"That's bad," you say.
"What's the problem?" the head Web designer asks.
You shift uncomfortably. "Well, I have no idea what a CMS is."
The head Web designer laughs. "That's no problem. It's a content management system. You know — like Joomla."
"Like whomla?" you ask.
The head Web designer tosses a folder on your desk. "Take a look at these sample sites. Joomla provides an easy framework for managing the content of your Web site. You type in the content, and Joomla takes care of displaying it for you."
You pick up your cup of coffee as the head Web designer leaves and start leafing through the pages. Some of the Web sites are snazzy. Then you turn to your computer and start entering URLs. Welcome to Joomla!
What Joomla Can Do for You
As the head Web designer said, Joomla is a content management system (CMS), which means that after you set the site up, you (or your clients) are responsible only for entering text and figures. Joomla arranges the content, makes it searchable, displays it, and generally manages the Web site. You need little or no technical expertise to create and manage your ...
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