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Joomla<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Joomla’s Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joomla<\/strong> was released on September 22, 2005<\/strong>, as a fork of the Mambo CMS project. It was created by a group of open-source developers who wanted to maintain community-driven development after disagreements with Mambo\u2019s corporate direction. As of 2025<\/strong>, Joomla has been in operation for 20 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Important Attributes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How Public is Joomla?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Joomla is an open-source content management system licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). This means anyone can freely use, modify, and distribute its code, giving users full control over their websites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Is there an associated cost(s)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Joomla itself is free and open source but running a Joomla website usually involves some costs. You\u2019ll need to pay for web hosting, a domain name, and possibly premium templates, extensions, or professional help for customization and maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  • Flexible and Powerful<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Strong built-in features<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Highly extensible<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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    • Steeper Learning Curve<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fewer Themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Maintenance Required<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Inconsistent Quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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