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Joomla
Joomla
History
Joomla! is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) for publishing web content. Over the years Joomla! has won several awards It is built on a model–view–controller web application framework that can be used independently of the CMS that allows you to build powerful online applications. It was first released in 2005, so like WordPress, it’s been going for years. Joomla is packed with features, and many web hosts offer a 1 click installation.
Requirements
- Inventory control systems
- Data reporting tools
- Application bridges
- Custom product catalogs
- Integrated e-commerce systems
- Complex business directories
- Reservation systems
- Communication tools
Hosted/Self-Hosted
Hostinger is a 3rd party host. It offers an irresistible mix of affordability and excellent features for all content management systems, Joomla included. You can get Joomla web hosting for as low as $2.54/mo. However, despite its super cheap pricing, you’ll get a powerful server infrastructure to ensure speedy performance.
Cost
Joomla itself is free, though you’ll need to pay for a domain name and web hosting that supports Joomla. They have specific Joomla hosting plans with lots of handy features.
User Base
In 2010, Joomla was used by 12% of websites, but in 2022, only 2.6% of websites used it.