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What is this Joomla I hear so much about?
What is this Joomla I hear so much about? It is awesome software for website development. A good analogy to describe it would be considering an existing website that is not on any sort of content management system, perhaps someone built it by hand or using Dreamweaver. That website would be like a Vespa. It can do some things, it can be efficient and doesn't cost as much as a new car. A site that is built with Joomla is would be considered more like a SUV, comparatively.
Why such a difference? A standard HTML website may cost less to do and may take less to put together. May being the operative word. A main difference lies in the ability to add to the site. In order to add to an HTML/CSS site you must change multiple pages at a time, leaving much room for error. For example, we can say the given task of switching a menu item with a different one. On a standard site, this would mean going into every single page, changing the menu every time, leaving much room for error. Another example would be to integrate shopping cart software into the site. There are many shopping cart software systems out there, and some have their own content management system and have no way of correlating with your site. Even if you do find one, it will take hours to code it to match your site and get it properly set up.
On the other hand, in those situations, a Joomla site would be a snap. Simply add a menu item through the back end admin interface. No room for error. Also, for a shopping cart, just download one from the many available and install through the back end. It takes seconds. What is the difference? Why does this work so well? It uses a PHP/MySQL interface to make website development a breeze. The best part is, once the site is up and running, you don't need to know any of that!
You can't just get your Joomla site up and running instantly though. For anybody with little website experience, you must get your Joomla site installed by a professional. You could search for St Paul web design, Minneapolis web design for your design aspects of your site, but for a Joomla developer in MN check try searching "Joomla MN". Make this situation work for you and find a professional. If you don't it would be just like getting your SUV without the engine hooked up to the rest of the vehicle.
