Joomla's strength lies in its open source nature. Over
30,000 developers are slaving away, extending the system's capabilities,
creating new components and making it easier for publishers to build the sites
their users want. And many of the components they're creating are free.
As you're surfing Joomla download sites such as Joomla's own
extensions directory, you'll want to look
out for those components that have a free license. (They're the ones that don't
demand money!)
Another good place with plenty of free Joomla components is JoomlaResource.com. Some of the most
useful free components there include Akolegal20, which saves you the bother of
creating your own legal pages, and Google Sitemap Generator.
It's worth remembering, though, that when downloading free Joomla
components, you often get what you pay for. It's worth reading reviews, and if
you're building a professional site, shelling out for a commercial license from
a dedicated Joomla company. |
