Joomla is a free and open-source content management system for Windows. It offers useful out-of-the-box tools, a variety of extensions and a great design flexibility. Beginner website builders may also need additional software like EasyPHP to run their servers.

Design and templates

With this utility, you are able to create and modify your Internet site with open-source code, free plugins and templates. Even though the system does not have an official library, you can easily find templates on third-party sites. Whether you are building an e-commerce, portfolio, or personal website, the preset options make design and customization a breeze. It is also possible to use separate templates for different types of content.

Extensions and plugins

The official website features a comprehensive repository of more than 5000 extensions. They can be used to enhance the functionality of your site without having to touch code. These plugins are categorized into individual sections like Social Media, Billing, Contact Forms, Blog, etc.

SEO optimization

The CMS also has a built-in search engine optimization component that enables you to create SEO-friendly URLs to make them appealing for visitors and Web crawling bots. Each menu item can also have its own meta description, keywords and tags for greater searchability.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
can create a website using a various preset templates;
provides a wide range of plugins and extensions;
supports search engine optimization.