Joomla Content Management System
Joomla is recommended for medium to large size organisation. It is a very popular Linux based Content Management System (CMS) which is open source, meaning it has no license cost and is developed and supported by an active network of global developers, similar to the Mozilla Firefox web browser.
As the CMS is web browser based, administration of the web site may be performed at any physical location, with access available through a password protected administration area. Joomla allows editing of general content across the web site, including the addition of new pages and new menu items. It features a simplified page editing system that includes the ability to add text, images, documents and web links on the pages of the web site. For this reason, the web site is best edited by internal staff that have at least some basic desktop publishing experience.
Joomla is a great solution for organizations where there are different levels of users. For instance, lower level users can be limited to editing only specific pages, requiring the administrator to approve these new pages before they appear on the public site. There is also an ability to set up customised editing of the web site, making it quicker, easier and more fool-proof to enter repetitive content such as the entry of news articles. This is performed by utilising quick and easy to complete customised online forms to enter required information that are then applied to a standard template for display on the web site.
This ability to customise also allows PerthWeb to add additional features to the CMS, such as member management, online forums, and document management for instance. Many Joomla developers also create solutions for specific industries and make these solutions available to other developers free or for a small fee, meaning the development costs can sometimes be greatly reduced.
PerthWeb recently produced web sites for Mirrabooka Square shopping centre, the WA Primary Principals Assocation, and Hames Sharley Australian Architects. The Mirrabooka Square web site is highly customised, including features for the centre management, tenants, and the public. Find out more about Joomla in our Case Studies section.
A basic deployment of Joomla is just $749 inclusive of GST, including training. Why not contact PerthWeb to find out more about this exciting solution today?
