CMS as a cost-effective alternative for creating websites

This thesis deals with content management systems, specifically Joomla!, one of the best-known open source solutions in the CMS field. This thesis discusses the basics and benefits of CMS, the advantages and disadvantages, and the background of Joomla! The various ways of publishing content and making websites more versatile are referred to in Joomla! as modules, components and plug-ins. The differences between these types of add-ons are described, and their development and application are also discussed. The thesis explains how blogs, galleries and videos can be integrated with existing solutions and what e-commerce solutions are available.