Google Maps is a basic mapping service application provided by Google that enables web browsers to display scalable maps of the world from a satellite view of the world all the way down to street level. The Google Map application can also be implemented into external websites through the use of the Google Map API.
The application is further expended into Joomla with the Google Maps plugin that not only allows map display in the Joomla CMS but also interactive maps that utilise Google Earth files (KML and KMZ files) for more advanced content display in maps.
A good website is not only about words but also other forms of displayed information like images, video, flash animation, sound etc. It brings a site to life, enhances the visitor experience and encourages people to stay longer on your website and look deeper into what content you are offering. But it is not just about putting all and sundry onto the website and hoping that it all works. There needs to be a balance between the types of multi-media and also they need to be incorporated properly so the correct formatting is maintained.
A good website is not only about words but also other forms of displayed information like images, video, flash animation, sound etc. It brings a site to life, enhances the visitor experience and encourages people to stay longer on your website and look deeper into what content you are offering. But it is not just about putting all and sundry onto the website and hoping that it all works. There needs to be a balance between the types of multi-media and also they need to be incorporated properly so the correct formatting is maintained.
Editing your website is as easy as using a word processor (Microsof Word etc) thanks to the use of a WYSIWYG editor. WYSIWYG stands for What You See Is What You Get. Basically, if you can type using a keyboard, you can edit the content of your website. The application will format it correctly, allow you to add special effects etc and even spell check your content. It doesn't get any easier than that!
Every one knows the importance of a good website and good web presence, even more important is how the website functions in the vast oceans of the World Wide Web. An easy to use and easy to install application that enables a quick analytical tool is Google Analytics. A free service offered by Google, GA generates detailed statistics on website visitors.
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If I go with Joomla, will my website look like everyone else’s?
Definitely not! While there may be common characteristics to Joomla, there are many ways to customise the look and feel of your Joomla website. There are many Joomla templates available
Read more...Lumieres is committed to offering clients the best possible website support and to maintain this level of support, a website management strategy is required.
Ongoing site activities that include:
Security and general updates. (Joomla)
Databases backing up and optimisation.
SEO activities and procedures.
Site Analysis. (Google Analytics and Awstats)
Joomla is fast becoming the standard in CMS (Content Management Systems) and there is good reson for that. The system allows for an almost endless array of content 'extentions' that expand the functionality of the website.
The websites of today are more advanced than a few years ago and website anlaysis is crucial in the ever-expanding and ever-increasing competativeness of the internet. We offer Google Analytics on all our websites to provide feedback on your website vistors.
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To the uninitiated, building a website (or renovating an old site) can be a daunting task as web technologies can change so quickly; what was a good site 5 years ago may not be now. A website needs to develop. Gone are the days of building a website and leaving it.
To make getting a Joomla site easy, we offer a Joomla Starter Pack which consists of a 4 page Joomla Website.
Looking to create a new web presence for your business? Or even updating the old one that you have? For a long time, having a website required employing or contracting a specialist to create and maintain your online presence. In a similar way, early computers required specialist programmers to operate the new technology. Joomla is a website application that empowers anyone who can use a computer to manage their own website.
