What is Joomla!, I hear you ask ? Well, Joomla is the most popular flavour of open source content management systems available today. These systems are a fabulous solution for people wanting a full blown intelligent website, up and running quickly. On top of this, there can be big cost savings.

Now can I hear you say ? "Well that's great but what is open source, and more importantly, what is a content management system" ? Good questions !

Open Source software is software created by programmers who program for free, yes free ! Joomla for example is an open source website system is which is extremely reliable, robust, constantly updated and improved and yet totally free. There are open source software solutions running mission critical system all over the world and have been for years. These programmers are motivated by a love of the craft and benefit from the valuable experience gained. Open source applications like Joomla! are tightly controlled and quality assured. In fact, many people find it an honour to be involved in projects like these.

Hope Australia is an example of a website using the free Joomla! system to allow many members to log in and add pages articles and pages without any knowledge of programming..

Content Management Systems are special types of websites that mean you, the owner of the site, can jump in and make changes without having to hire a professional web developer. You don't need to know how to program websites in HTML, Java, PHP or the latest whatchamacallit fancy IT language. You just login in to the back of the website like you log in to your bank and can make new web pages, write about yourself or your products, add pictures and make it all happen immediately! You do need to be able to use a computer well but that's about all it takes to begin becoming your own website guru. While Joomla is easier than learning how to program yourself, there is a certain amount of setting up needed and you may need help with that. Additionally you might want to extend your website and for these projects a web savvy service like Websites Never Sleep can help. Websitesneversleep is an expert in Joomla! websites.

Joomla! is an Open Source content management system software supported by thousands of programmers around the world. Because of this, new updates and functionality are being delivered constantly. These updates can then be integrated into your site. Websitesneversleep has long experience with Joomla websites and can help you through the initial phase by selecting or designing templates, finding a host and providing you with on going support. Once up and running the sky is the limit and the site can be upgraded to handle ecommerce, blogging or just about anything!

Of course, having your site built and ready, you might find you're too busy to fill it with content. Websites Never Sleep can help you with content too. Content, mainly in the form of articles, product descriptions, tips and advice all add up to a richer experience for the visitors to your site. Content is also incredibly important for gaining the attention of search engines. Without search engines-one will ever find your website.

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