I'm an experienced Joomla user and have built HTML sites from scratch in Dreamweaver. I like the backend for Joomla but wondering how difficult is it to install a template for a new site? I don't know much about php and don't understand the need for a database i.e.) MySQL. When I look at a Joomla index.php file in Dreamweaver I can't get a visual, so I'm leaning toward simple HTML. Are there any drawbacks to starting with one of those $50-$100 templates where all you need to know is Dreamweaver and Photoshop? Any thoughts or clarifications are appreciated. Thanks.
as if you are asking for installation of joomla template its the easiest one... just login to admin and you dont have to unzip the template of joomla you have to directly select it from admin >> Install >> Templates and browse and upload and a bit modification of shifting some of the modules to fit the current template and you are ready for a go...