Well the web has come a long way in the last few years. The tools involved in web design are constantly changing and evolving; so much so that the average, non-techie can make a website. Content Management Systems, like Joomla, Drupal and Wordpress make it easier and quicker to make a website than ever  before. The best and most professional CMS is easily Joomla. If you don't believe me then head over to the Demo Website and see for yourself.  With the wide use and availability of these tools, the role of a web designer or developer has changed. A capable developer will be able to customize any CMS to your particular needs. So let's get started installing Joomla so you can get started with your internet website or project.

First, let's make sure that you meet the requirements to run Joomla.

1.  Website Hosting - You will need to have a hosting account with access to a cpanel or equivelent and access to phpmyadmin or equivelent.