a beginner's guide to web hosting applications

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO WEB HOSTING APPS

1&1 Web Hosting with WordPress, Joomla!™, and Drupal™

WordPress, Joomla!™ and Drupal™ are Content Management Systems (CMS) that allow you to build professional websites.

All 1&1 (Linux) Web Hosting packages provide WordPress, Joomla!™ and Drupal™ as free Click & Build Applications alongside many more.

Not sure which one is right for your

project? This guide is designed to

give you an idea of which app best

suits your needs.

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Choosing The Right CMS

PowerfulWide range of features and support from extensive developer communities

FreeOpen-source applications, regular free updates

User-Friendly and FastQuickly build a website with no in-depth programming knowledge required

CustomizableMaximum flexibility and personalizationvia a huge variety of add-ons

1-click InstallationEasy setup via the 1&1 App Center

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Things WordPress, Joomla!™ and Drupal™ all have in common:

BUT WHICH CMS IS RIGHT FOR ME?

WordPress is a tool that allows you to quickly and easily create professional websites and blogs. WordPress offers a wide range of features and customization options that can be extended with many useful plugins and themes.

WordPress Facts and Figures

Released in 2003 Estimated 22% of all websites

are powered by WordPress – more than 60 million sites!

Over 2,500 free themes are available in the WordPress Theme Directory

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What is WordPress?

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One of the quickest and easiest ways to build a professional website – suitable for beginners with a small to medium sized website or blog

Very easy to install and setup with 1&1 WP Wizard (manual installation also available)

No programming knowledge required for beginners, while still offering advanced options for experienced developers

Community support from other WordPress users – in addition to 1&1 App Experts

Over 2,500 free themes, plus countless premium themes available for purchase. 1&1 customers eligible for 20% off premium themes from TemplateMonster (more personalized designs and layout options, plus added functionality)

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Why Choose WordPress?

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Typical WordPress User Profile

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User:Adam Warner

Company:Adam’s Handmade Ceramics

Business type:Small business, one person, just started

Website type:Blog-style with a focus on creative written content and images of products

Programming experience:None

“I needed an app that was fast to set up and easy to use. With the huge variety of WordPress themes, I’ve been able to create a highly customized website for my business – with virtually no knowledge of Web design!”

Joomla!™ is a powerful, flexible, and reliable content management system that’s ideal for everything from simple websites up to large corporate sites and online shops.

Joomla!™ is easy to install and simple to manage once it’s up and running, even for non-technical users.

Joomla!™ facts and figures

Released in 2005 More than 50 million downloads Over 8,000 different extensions

currently available Community of more than 630,000

developers

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What is Joomla!™?

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Easy for beginners, plus more advanced features for developers

Customization with over 8,000 extensions across five categories: components, modules, plugins, templates, and language

Highly flexible thanks to Joomla™ Framework which allows custom-built apps

Support from a dedicated community of over 630,000 developers

Strict six month release cycle ensures regular updates and innovative enhancements

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Why Choose Joomla!™?

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Typical Joomla!™ User Profile

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User:Rebecca Smith

Company:Greenway Fashion and Jewellery

Business type:Established small/medium onlineretailer with 5 employees

Website type:Online boutique with product listings and eCommerce functionality

Programming experience:Small team with limited coding knowledge

“I’m no expert, but I have some experience building websites, and wanted my new website to have a professional design and online shop features. Joomla!™ was perfect, with powerful features allowing us to implement everything we needed!”

Drupal™ is a powerful, fast, and flexible content management system capable of creating professional blogs, extensive corporate websites, online shops, and more.

Drupal™ supports a huge range of add-on modules offering a wide assortment of features including: eCommerce systems, photo galleries, mailing list management, and CVS integration.

Drupal™ facts and figures

Released in 2001 More than 30,000 free modules Community of 31,000 developers

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What is Drupal™?

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Very powerful CMS – suitable for experienced users building any kind of website, from a company blog to a large online shop

Ideal for corporate websites with high visitor numbers – high performance and fast loading speeds

Highly customisable with over 30,000 free modules – but some knowledge of HTML and PHP required

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Why Choose Drupal™?

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Typical Drupal™ User Profile

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User:Martina Cox

Company:Alexander & Cox Financial Consultants

Business type:Medium-sized consultancy business, well-established with over 15 employees

Website type:Corporate Web presence with extensive content and advanced functionality

Programming experience:Own IT dept. with HTML and PHP skills

“We needed a high-performance CMS to cope with the traffic our website receives, with flexibility to regularly update content. Our team has some experience in Web design, PHP, and HTML, so Drupal™ was the perfect solution!”

Quick and easy to get started – best choice for beginners

Customizable with over 2,500 free themes No programming knowledge required, while

still offering extensive developer options

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Comparison At A Glance

Easy for beginners to pick up, plus advanced features for experts

Customizable with over 8,000 free extensions Some programming knowledge beneficial for

more complex projects

Very powerful, offering the ability to create any kind of website or blog

Customizable with over 30,000 free modules Suitable for experienced developers with some

knowledge of HTML and PHP

The 1&1 App CenterTo install any 1&1 Click & Build Application in your Hosting package, simply log into your 1&1 Control Panel and select 1&1 App Center. Here you can choose to start a new Web project with WordPress, Joomla!™ or Drupal™, or manage your existing projects.

Safe Mode And Free ModeUnsure about managing your app? Install it in Safe Mode to ensure that all updates and patches are performed automatically. More confident? Install in Free Mode to manage things personally!

Evaluation Version For All AppsYou can try out and compare apps easily and conveniently by selecting the evaluation version when installing in the 1&1 App Center.

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Getting Started with WordPress, Joomla!™ or Drupal™