Launched in 2005, Joomla is an open-source content management system (CMS). The program was vying to become the most widely used content management system (CMS) globally about ten years ago. The current market leader, WordPress, and Joomla weren't all that different back then.

Still, a number of well-known websites, such as those for Roger Federer, Nintendo, and ITWire, are powered by Joomla's adaptability and sophisticated user management tools. We'll demonstrate how to launch your own website using the flexible CMS today.

Buying a Domain Name and Hosting Account

A hosting account and a domain name are the first two things you need to get online.

Website Hosting

With the exception of PHP support, Joomla doesn't require any special hardware and can run on the majority of servers. However, it is wise to get in touch with your possible host and confirm everything before committing to a purchase.

The next step is to confirm that the hosting plan you've selected will be dependable and fast. The user experience and search engine ranking of a website both depend on its performance.

While selecting a cheap shared package may seem like a terrific idea at first, be sure to calculate how much security and resources you'll need before committing to this course of action. 

Name of Domain

Selecting the ideal domain name is crucial for the development of your brand. All users will input this name to access your website, so choose a domain name that is distinctive, memorable, and easily recognizable.

A lot of hosting companies include free domain registration with their hosting packages. Some will even go so far as to provide free name renewals for the duration that you are a client. In the event that you change providers, you can still control and transfer ownership of the domain.

Installing and configuring Joomla

Joomla requires a very minimal set of servers.

You must have PHP 5.3.10 installed in order to use version 3.x, however the CMS developers advise using PHP 7.3 or higher. MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL are compatible with Joomla and support Apache 2.4 or higher, Nginx 1.8 or higher, and Microsoft IIS 7.

Joomla installation is dependent on the features offered in your hosting package. A number of packages include a modern control panel with a one-click installer for well-known programs like Joomla. If so, all you have to do is select the CMS installation folder and find the admin login information.

Conclusion

Joomla offers benefits even though it's significantly less common than WordPress. You won't need to rely on third-party code too much because a large portion of the necessary functionality is built in. Out of the box, multilingual support is also included.