The definition of a CMS is a web-based application ,that provides capabilities for multiple users with different permission levels to manage (all or a section of) content, data or information of a website project, or intranet application. Managing content refers to creating, editing, archiving, publishing, collaborating on, reporting, distributing website content, data, and information. In this respect, Joomla! is a CMS platform and your website and the one that you're looking at right now are based on Joomla!
1.1.1 Why did we choose Joomla?
Tapiochre develop websites for schools and occasionally for small businesses and we believe Joomla! is the perfect tool for the job as it is designed to be easy to install and set up, even if you're not an advanced user. With a short learning curve (we provide all sorts of training as well) you’ll be able to quickly understand how to keep your website up to date with the right content. With a minimal amount of instruction, we hope to empower you to easily manage your own website yourself.
1.1.2 Award-winning CMS
Joomla! was honored with the Best Open Source CMS award in the 13th Annual CMS Critic People's Choice Awards for 2025, which recognized the best content management systems across various categories. This prestigious win was the result of a worldwide public voting process, where users and experts cast their ballots for their favorite platforms based on criteria like usability, innovation, and performance. Joomla's consistent success in this category, following similar wins in previous years, is attributed to its strong, active global community whose passionate support and collective votes secured its place as the top open-source CMS choice. This community endorsement highlights Joomla's enduring appeal as a reliable, flexible, and powerful platform for building a wide range of websites and online applications.
1.1..3 DPGA Recognition
Joomla! is now officially recognized as a digital public good, an accolade from the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA). This recognition places Joomla among a number of international open source projects that prioritize openness, transparency, data protection, and social impact.
Important to note: DPG recognition was granted only to Joomla as a digital solution, not to Joomla as an organization.
The DPGA, supported by the United Nations, maintains an international registry of digital public goods and evaluates initiatives according to clearly defined standards. Its goal is to promote high-quality open-source projects that contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and address urgent development needs worldwide.
To be recognized as a digital public good any initiative must meet the Digital Public Goods Standard, which includes the following, among other things:
- Open licensing, e.g., recognized open-source licenses
- Data protection and security
- Compliance with legal and ethical standards
- Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Transparent governance and long-term sustainability
Recognition as a digital public good is not automatic: Joomla underwent a thorough application and review process. Many questions had to be answered, and numerous community members contributed their expertise to achieve this success.
From many individual pieces, an impressive overall picture emerged, clearly demonstrating Joomla’s versatility and the opportunities the system offers.
A summary can be found on the Digital Public Good Alliance website here:
https://www.digitalpublicgoods.net/r/joomla-joomla-content-management-system