Next Steps: Install a Web Application in Your Space
Domain of One's Own makes it very simple to install certain web applications. Web applications are special software that run on a web server and help you to build and manage a website. The type of site you build depends on the type of application you install. Here are some examples of applications that you can install within the Domains at Swarthmore web hosting interface:
WordPress
WordPress is a simple-to-use blogging application. The tool also comes with a huge array of plugins & themes to allow you to create virtually any kind of website imaginable. Take a look at our specific instructions for installing a WordPress site using Domain of One's Own.
Omeka
Omeka is an open-source web application that can be used to create and display online digital collections and archives. Take a look at our specific instructions for installing the Omeka application using Domain of One's Own.
Scalar
Scalar is a content management system with the idea of creating non-linear books on the web. If you are looking for a way to create and share media-rich texts, Scalar might be the perfect tool for you. Install Scalar using Domain of One's Own.
MediaWiki
MediaWiki is an open-source publishing platform that can be used for creating a collaborative document repository. It’s the software that drives the Wikipedia website. Take a look at our instructions for installing the MediaWiki application using Domain of One's Own.
Grav
Grav is a content management system (CMS) or, said another way, it’s an application to make websites. But differs from other CMSs like Drupal or WordPress in its underlying technology. While it’s a PHP app like those two, unlike them it does not have a database. All data is written directly to files rather than stored and retrieved from a database. This is known as a flat-file system and it can help with performance given numerous database calls can slow down sites. Install Grav using Domain of One's own.
What Exactly is a Web Application?
In the most general terms, a web application is a software that runs on a web server. A web server is a designated computer set up to host web pages. When installed, web applications create an environment that allows users to build websites.
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