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Content Management System

Vivid Web Graphics offers cutting edge content management system that allows you to update and modify content at your will. This type of website will set you free from monthly maintenance fees you might have with your existing design agency. We can convert existing static websites to a CMS system as well without losing the look or functionality of your original website.

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Joomla content management system is a full-featured powerful application that allows you to update your web pages through your web browser. You don't need any local installed html editors or programming knowledge, If you can work with MS Word you can update your pages.  Once the website has been installed and configured, you as the website owner will be able to login with your username and password through the administrative back-end. The administrative back-end provides you full control over your website content. From the main control panel you'll be able to create for example new user accounts for employees with different access levels, add or remove menu items, upload images, documents (.doc, .pdf etc.), audio and video files using the media manager upload control.Joomla cms comes with a WYSYWIG editor, the MS Word style editor allows you to update your web pages in a breeze.

What is a Web Content Management System (CMS)?


A content management system is a software that keeps track of every piece of content on your web site, much like your local public library keeps track of books and stores them. Content can be simple text, photos, music, video, documents, or just about anything you can think of. A major advantage of using a CMS is that it requires almost no technical skill or knowledge to manage. Since the CMS manages all your content, you don't have to.

What are some real world examples of what a CMS can do?


CMS systems are used all over the world to power web sites of all shapes and sizes. For example:
  • Corporate Web sites or portals
  • Corporate intranets and extranets
  • Online magazines, newspapers, and publications
  • E-commerce and online reservations
  • Government applications
  • Small business Web sites
  • Non-profit and organizational Web sites
  • Community-based portals
  • School and church Web sites
  • Personal or family homepages

How does it exactly work?


The web content management system is highly customizable and extensible. We always design a custom layout that matches your business identity and integrate that layout into the CMS system in a seamless way. In fact best example of a CMS custom layout integration is our own website found at www.vividwebgraphics.com .

Once the system has been installed and customized to your needs, it is yours to keep!
No monthly costs and No expensive maintenance contracts.

What are the features, what is included

Joomla System Overview
Your web CMS system will be equipped with tons of features and functionality. Here below an overview of the most important features.

01. Administrative log-in system
Your website administrative area will be accessible through a secure back end log-in system. You will reach this page by adding “/administrator” to your domain name for example www.yourdomainname.com/administrator . Here you can login with your own username and password.

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02. Easy to use control panel displaying all your controls
After you have logged in successfully the first screen that appears is the CMS control panel displaying the most important controls in a convenient graphical interface. (see screenshot below). From this control panel you’ll be able to manage all your content including: web-pages, images, audio, video, menus, your users and more.

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03. Article manager - your page management overview
The article manager (displayed as the second icon in the top row of your control panel) stores and keeps track of all your web-pages that we have prebuilt for you, of course you will not only be able to edit those pages but you will be able to add new pages to your website on demand! (screen below displays an overview of a 5 page website)

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Did you know?
That this CMS has a user community that is over +200.000 people worldwide. Thanks to this community it is one of the best supported systems available.


04. Editing your web-pages
Once you open-up an article by clicking on the page name (see previous screen) your web-page will appear in edit-mode enabling you to make immediate modifications. To edit your web-pages you will use the built in “WYSIWYG” editor (what you see is what you get) which has a similar interface like Microsoft Word. Through your editor, you will be able to:
  • Update text
  • Upload, Insert, Add or update images,
  • Create links to internal pages or outside websites,
  • Layout content using tables,
  • Embed media such as mpeg, avi or even YouTube videos.
  • Spell check your text
  • Use different font styles and font coloring, bolding, underline italicize etc..
The “wysywyg” editor:
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Did you know?
That that this system has been around since the year 2000. It was then released under the name Mambo.

05. Search Engine Optimization and META information
Your article manager also enables you to manage and store all your search engine information like your META –tags
per webpage!  Conveniently found in the same window under the heading ”metadata information”. (see screen here below).

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Did you know?
That this system has been awarded twice as the best content management system available on the web, both in 2006 and 2007.

06. Media Manager – your image management and upload control
One of the most asked question is: “can I upload or change images on my website with this CMS system?”
The answer is YES , and it is so very easy too!

The media manager enables you to directly upload imagery from your hard drive to your server.
Once uploaded you can then organize your media into folders, just like how you would organize files and folders on your windows machine. All images located in the media manger will be available to you through your entire site. (see screenshot below).

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Did you know?
That Joomla has over 3800 exentions and modules that can extend your CMS system, including photo albums, polls, surveys, ecommerce and much more.


07. Menu Manager – manage your menus and submenus
Your CMS system is capable of creating new menu items that link to either internal pages or external pages.
Creating a menu is as easy as any other operation within your CMS. Your Menu Manager found on your control panel enables you to manage, update and store all your menus. (see screenshot below).

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Did you know?
That this CMS is not only being used by small businesses worldwide but also company’s such as: IHOP Restaurants, United Nations (the organization), Outdoor Photographer (Magazine), Harvard University (Educational), L.A. Weekly (Online publication) trust their website to Joomla CMS.


08. Joomla User Manager – Manage All Your User
Your CMS system enables you to provide access to members of your organization. You as the super administrator can create accounts in a breeze allowing your employees to access your web-pages and make modifications as necessary .

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Thanks to the built in Access Control Level (ACL), you can set permissions per user: the following access levels are available:

  • Super Administrator
  • Administrator
  • Manager
  • Editor
  • Author
  • Reader
  • Publisher
09.FAQ
How long does it take to setup a CMS website?
•    Most CMS projects are delivered within 25 days.

Will my website be maintenance free?
•    Once we handover the website to you, you will be in-charge of your website. With this CMS you will be able to maintain your website and keep it up to date and current at your will without the help of a programmer. You will be able to make modifications to your web-pages on-demand!

Are there special technical requirements to run this system on my website?
•    The CMS framework is built using PHP&MySQL  - 99% of the hosting company’s offer so called Linux hosting packages that enable this system to run.
•    This system uses 1 MySQL database to store all data, most hosting company’s offer at least 1 MySQL database.

Other questions – want to find out more?
•    You can always contact us per phone or email for CMS specific questions.

Phone:   1-877-659-7961 (TOLL-FREE)
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