Frequently Asked Questions

Hoopla - what is it?

The Hoopla content management system (CMS) is a powerful browser-based software tool that enables you to create and maintain your own web sites. Delivering effective web content to your clients is really easy to do with Hoopla, plus it can save you time and reduce costs. More >

How much control do I have?

Hoopla allows you to maintain total control over what content is "published" to the live web site. One of the key benefits of a CMS is that many people from different departments, or even different organisations, can all be given access to maintain your web site. More >

How easy is it to use?

Hoopla has been designed to be as simple as possible to use for people who have little, or no, technical expertise. More >

How will this benefit my business?

Save time, improve profitability, easy to use. More >

Is Hoopla available as a standalone product?

Not yet – we have plans to release an installable version late in 2009. For now, it is a hosted product only.

What is Upgrade Insurance?

Upgrade Insurance allows you to sign up for software upgrades, new features and patches. During your first year, you will get the Upgrade Insurance package for free.  Whilst you are signed up, the Hoopla software will automatically update itself within 5 minutes of the new feature or patch being released.

How does Hoopla work?

Hoopla uses templates for the overall site layout, which you can set up as the designer. The user adds content into the content management database. The content is then inserted into the template when someone tries to view that web page.

Does it have ...?

Hoopla has all the major features that you would expect from a high quality content management system. However, if you find that it is missing something, then let us know and we will add the feature in for you. We have a constant programme of development adding in new features any way.

Does it work with….?

Hoopla has been tested with all the major browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Chrome. It also works on PC, Mac and Linux.

Do I have to install any software?

No, Hoopla is a web-based system, which you access through your web browser.

Is it standards compliant?

Hoopla has been written to produce W3C standards compliant code.