| Need a website but unsure where to start? Curious | | | | company that offers a template-driven web |
| how much your new website is going to cost you? | | | | application framework of their own. More and more |
| Read this article before you get started. It explores | | | | hosting companies are offering platforms like this and |
| three different strategies for building your website | | | | they're a great option for non-tech-savvy people |
| and the cost implications of each. | | | | who want to get a website up quickly and be able to |
| Countless people are trying to figure out how to build | | | | modify it whenever they like. These platforms offer |
| their website. They know they need one. They have | | | | similar functionality to Joomla but they tend to be |
| an idea what they want it to look like. They know | | | | more intuitive and easier to use. They are also being |
| what they want the website to do. In many cases, | | | | upgraded regularly and usually have some sort of |
| they even know the domain name they want to use. | | | | user support line as well. While basic hosting might |
| But the real question is: where do I start? Who can | | | | cost $10 per month, the inclusion of these platforms |
| build it for me? What's it going to cost? | | | | might increase your cost to $20 or $30 per month. |
| As it turns out, there are many different options | | | | The last strategy we'll discuss in this article is the |
| available. In fact, there are as many options available | | | | actual hiring of a web developer to put your site |
| as there are websites on the net. But a few stick | | | | together. This is obviously the most expensive option |
| out as particularly good approached for you to | | | | but it does come with some distinct advantages. For |
| consider. This article will review three strategies for | | | | starters, you can design the website any way you |
| getting your website up and running. In reality, there | | | | like. You're not limited to templates or layout options. |
| are countless subcategories within each strategy but | | | | You can do whatever you like. You can also |
| this overview should give you a good start to begin | | | | incorporate custom functionality Joomla or the |
| your planning. | | | | template-driven platforms don't offer. And in many |
| The first strategy is also the cheapest. You can use | | | | cases, today's developers can incorporate |
| the Joomla CMS Web Application Framework to build | | | | administrative back-ends so you can change content |
| your website. Joomla is an open source project, | | | | whenever you like. There's no question you can get |
| meaning it was developed by loosely affiliated | | | | the Cadillac treatment with a custom web developer. |
| developers around the world and it's free to use. | | | | The only downside is that it'll cost you a lot more |
| Yes, you read it correctly. It's absolutely free for | | | | money. |
| anyone to use. You simply download the platform | | | | There are dozens of options I have not even |
| and install it on your server and you're good to go. | | | | mentioned. This article is intended to get you started; |
| There are also countless extensions you can | | | | give you some basic categories to consider. Look |
| download and install, enhancing the functionality of | | | | around and do your research. I only request that you |
| your website. The beauty of the platform is that you | | | | take a look at the inexpensive options before making |
| can log on at any time and make changes or | | | | your final decision. You might be surprised at the |
| adjustments to your website, all by yourself. Joomla | | | | functionality available through Joomla or the platforms |
| is a powerful content management system and you | | | | offered by hosting companies. They can do a really |
| can quickly put up a feature-rich website without | | | | nice job and will save you tons of money at the |
| paying a penny. | | | | same time. |
| The second strategy is to host your website with a | | | | |