Joomla Hosting

What's there to Know about Joomla?

Joomla is an off-spring of Mambo, a free open source content management system, and it's also written in the PHP programming language and uses the MySQL database. The word "Joomla" is the English way of spelling the Swahili word "Jumla" which means "all together" - and that is really what it's all about. Bringing everyone together.

Caching, RSS feeds, blogs, polls, news flashes and website searching are all examples of features that the system includes. Joomla has over 200,000 registered members and it's for a reason that people find this system irresistible - it's a thing of top quality and of course it's very user friendly.

What Makes Joomla So Popular?

Part of the program's popularity comes from its ease of use. Advanced users can use Joomla to make very complex, advanced websites. Real world examples include MTV's social networking site, Quizilla.com, IHOP's website, and Citibank's intranet. Because the Joomla system is open source, programmers can customize the Joomla system to better meet their needs.

However, even inexperienced website creators also find Joomla to be relatively intuitive and easy to use. Non-programmers, for instance, can enhance Joomla's capacities by installing some of the thousands of free extensions available from the Joomla Extensions Directory.

What is Joomla Web Hosting?

Like WordPress before it, Joomla has been picked up by many web hosting companies. Web hosts often offer Joomla to clients free of charge as an easy way to help them get started creating their website or websites. Some of these Joomla hosting companies will also offer free installation and free Joomla website templates to help the newbie web master start creating web content immediately.

Typically, a web hosting client only needs to visit their control panel, and click one button for the Joomla installation. This easy installation process enables users to get their website up and running in a matter of mere minutes. The Joomla web hosting companies can usually give clients support in troubleshooting Joomla once the system is operational.

Choosing a Joomla Hosting Company

Given that there are so many Joomla web hosting companies to choose from, knowing which one to pick can be overwhelming for the new web developer. Basic features that web host should tout include:

·    Apache 1.3 at a minimum; Apache 2.2 or better is preferable
·    PHP 4.3.10 at a minimum; PHP 5.x or better is preferable
·    MySQL 3.23.x at a minimum; MySQL 5.x or better is preferable

Ultimately, the best Joomla web hosting companies are the hosting companies who offer the best customer support. Even superior web developers may find themselves talking to support once in a while, therefore make sure the Joomla web hosting company you are investigating offers adequate customer support.