I provide CMS training to help you manage your own website using either WordPress or Joomla!. Through this training, clients learn how to maintain, update, optimise, and back up their website effectively. This reduces the amount of developer time required for routine updates — ultimately lowering long-term running costs (unless, of course, you plan to completely redesign your site).

WordPress and Joomla! are both open-source content management systems (CMS) ideal for businesses of all sizes. Each is easy to manage and optimises well for organic SEO (search engine optimisation), increasing the chances of ranking on the first page of search engines like Google and Bing. To learn more about how these systems compare, read my article: Joomla!, WordPress or Drupal?

CMS Training and Documentation

Face-to-face training can be provided once your site is complete. The amount of time required varies depending on factors such as the complexity of your site, the level of administration needed, and your existing experience with website management. For clients located further away, I offer remote training and ongoing support via email or other online methods.

Each CMS training course includes a custom training document designed specifically for your website. It explains your administrative processes step-by-step and includes screenshots of the relevant administration pages in either Joomla! or WordPress.

Topics typically covered include:

• Adding and managing users with different permission levels
• Applying updates, bug fixes, and security patches
• Routine website backups
• Adding new content — text, images, videos, and audio
• Understanding plugins, modules, categories, and the difference between articles and blog posts
• Managing metadata such as keywords and descriptions

Each client receives one free hour of support per month, which can be used for advice, troubleshooting, or direct site administration. I’m always happy to discuss your individual needs to find the best long-term solution for you and your business.