Joomla! Review

Who they are

Joomla! is a content management system vendor that is unique because it allows users to build web sites and powerful online applications. Joomla! is one of the most popular website software on the market. Joomla! software is extremely easy-to-use and built on an open source platform that is freely available to everyone.

What they do

Joomla! provides content management solutions to businesses as well as individual users. With Joomla!, businesses can get their websites up and running in a few minutes. Joomla! is also highly customizable, so businesses that need specialized functionality can add extensions available in the Joomla! Extensions Directory.

Satisfied Customers

MTV, Harvard, IHOP, The Green Maven, Senso, Citibank, PlaysShakespeare.com, Outdoor Photographer

Content Management Product(s)

Joomla!

Product Key Features

  • Joomla! has a registration system that allows users to personalize their options. The software has 9 user groups with a variety of permissions on what users are allowed to access, manage, syndicate and administrate.
  • Joomla’s Media Manager helps users manage their media files and configure MIME type settings to handle all files.
  • Banners are easily setup with the Banner Manager function. Once campaigns are added, users can add banners as needed, and set impressions, special URLS etc..
  • Contact Manager helps users find the right person and their contact info.
  • Weblink Manager function provides link resources for site users to sort into categories.
  • Template Manager empowers users with the ability to make their website exactly what they want it to be, either with a single template or separate templates per section.

Content Management Technology

Joomla is built on an open source platform.

Bottom Line

Joomla’s mission statement is simple; they want to help you succeed with their technological savvy. Joomla! takes the hard work out of managing content, and even gives non-technical users the power to make websites and manage content. Joomla! is definitely worth considering if you are looking for an open source platform to manage your sites and optimize your content management processes.