Joomla

How do I install Joomla on my website?

Joomla is a one-click installation on the cPanel. For simple, step-by-step instructions, please see How do I install Joomla?



What is Joomla?

Joomla is an open source content management system which enables you to manage the content from one location via an admin console. Joomla is based on PHP, MYSQL and Apache, which are the basics for setting up and running your website. It offers a range of benefits for a dedicated/static, HTML-driven websites.



What are the benefits of Joomla?

There are many benefits to the Joomla application.

* Very user-friendly; easy-to-use front end interface
* Flexible, secure, modular architecture
* Open Source (free to use)
* Forum Support community
* Large range of component plug-ins included
* Customizable template layouts
* Search engine friendly URL support



I am getting permission issues using Joomla, is there a way to fix to the problem?

Yes, there is a fix to this problem. If you download JoomlaXplorer you will have the option of controlling all the folders and file permissions using the Joomla interface.



How do I install a Joomla template?

To install a Joomla template, please follow these instructions:

Download the Joomla template which will be in the .zip format.
Go to the Joomla admin console.
From the admin console select Installers.
Then select Templates site for the front end template or template-admin for the admin template.
Click Browse and choose the template you just downloaded.
Select the upload and install.
The template should now be visible by the user in Template Manager.
You can now apply the Joomla template to your website.



Where can I find Joomla templates?

There are a many web sites with Joomla templates. One is Mambohut, . There are hundreds of free templates for Joomla on the web.



What do I need to host Joomla?

Host Metro provides you with everything you need to create a Joomla site:

* Apache
* MySQL
* PHP (v5.2 or higher)
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