🚀 Overview

Purpose: Provide a flexible and scalable Laravel CMS for building various types of business websites without coding from scratch.

Real-world use: Businesses, agencies, freelancers, and startups can create corporate websites, portfolios, blogs, and small eCommerce stores with dynamic content management.

Target users: Web developers, agencies, freelancers, startups, and GPL enthusiasts seeking customizable Laravel CMS solutions.

✨ Key Features

• Multipurpose Templates: Ready-made templates for corporate sites, portfolios, blogs, and small eCommerce stores.
• Page Builder: Drag-and-drop builder for creating dynamic pages without coding.
• Responsive Design: Fully mobile-friendly layouts compatible with all devices.
• SEO Friendly: Built-in meta tags, sitemaps, and clean URLs for better search engine visibility.
• Admin Dashboard: Manage pages, posts, services, portfolios, team members, and site settings.
• Blog Management: Add and manage blog posts with categories and tags.
• Portfolio & Services: Showcase projects, services, and client work elegantly.
• Contact Forms & Leads: Collect inquiries and manage leads from the website.
• Multilingual Support: Option to create websites in multiple languages.
• GPL License: Fully open-source, customizable, and redistributable under GPL terms.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Backend: PHP 7.x / 8.x, Laravel 8/9
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, jQuery / Vue.js
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB
• Server: Apache / Nginx with PHP-FPM
• APIs: Optional REST API for forms, analytics, or integrations

Server Requirements: PHP extensions: mbstring, curl, json, pdo, fileinfo, openssl; minimum 2GB RAM; SSL recommended for secure deployment.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload CMS Villa source files to your web server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import cmsvilla.sql.
3. Update .env with database credentials, site URL, and email settings.
4. Set folder permissions for /storage and /bootstrap/cache.
5. Access the admin dashboard to configure pages, posts, services, portfolios, and site settings.
6. Test frontend and admin functionality before going live.

📦 Deliverables

• Complete CMS Villa Laravel source code (GPL licensed)
• Admin dashboard for content and site management
• Database schema and sample data
• Installation and configuration documentation
• Responsive frontend templates

📱 Supported Platforms

Web: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge

Server OS: Linux, macOS, Windows

Devices: Desktop, tablet, and mobile-friendly interface

🧠 Notes

License: GPL – Free to modify and redistribute under license terms with proper credit.

• Perfect for businesses, startups, and agencies needing a flexible Laravel CMS.
• Ensure SSL, secure hosting, and regular backups for production deployment.
• Maintain author credits when redistributing.

Customization Tips:

• Add custom modules for eCommerce, analytics, or client portals.
• Enhance templates with animations, sliders, or modern UI components.
• Integrate third-party APIs for marketing, SEO, or CRM.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This GPL release is based on the original CMS Villa – Multipurpose Laravel Business Website developed by its author(s) on CodeCanyon.
Proper attribution ensures transparency and respect for the original work.

View CMS Villa on CodeCanyon

🔒 Disclaimer

GPL Redistribution Notice: Distributed under GNU GPL for development, educational, and open-source purposes. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the original developer. Users are responsible for secure deployment, data management, and compliance.

✅ E-E-A-T Compliance (Experience • Expertise • Authoritativeness • Trustworthiness)

Experience: Designed for real-world business websites, portfolios, and corporate solutions.

Expertise: Developed using Laravel and modern frontend technologies for secure, scalable, and responsive website creation.

Authoritativeness: Original developer credited to ensure authenticity and transparency.

Trustworthiness: GPL licensing ensures legal redistribution; installation guidance emphasizes secure deployment, compliance, and best practices.