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Walker Bladimir A.

Cochabamba, Bolivia

$20/hr
4.8
555 jobs

Senior PHP Architect | Turning Complex Requirements into High-Performance Systems. With over 15 years of experience, I provide senior-level development for businesses that need reliability, speed, and technical mastery. I specialize in the PHP ecosystem, expertly managing everything from custom MVC applications to enterprise-scale Joomla and WordPress platforms. 🚀 Why I am different: I am a Performance Specialist. Most developers build sites that work; I build sites that fly. I consistently achieve Lighthouse scores of 90+, ensuring your business benefits from better SEO, lower bounce rates, and a premium user experience. My Core Expertise: 🔹 Joomla Authority: Expert in complex migrations (2.5 to 5.0) and custom component development. I’ve managed high-traffic US-based platforms with zero downtime. 🔹 WordPress Full-Stack: From custom backend plugin development and API integrations to pixel-perfect frontend design using Elementor and custom CSS. 🔹 Custom MVC Development: Deep mastery of Model-View-Controller architectures (Laravel, Yii2 and any Custom PHP sites). 🔹 API & Payment Solutions: Seamless integration of secure gateways (Stripe, PlacetoPay, WorldPay) and third-party API automations (Vonage, BigCommerce). The Technical Stack: ✅ Backend: PHP (Expert), MySQL, REST/SOAP APIs. ✅ Frontend: JavaScript, CSS3 (Advanced), HTML5, Responsive Design. ✅ Infrastructure: Linux, cPanel/WHM, DNS Optimization, SSL Security. My Commitment to You: I am a solo professional—not an agency. When you hire me, you get my direct expertise, clear communication in English/Spanish, and a commitment to 100% project success. Ready to optimize your platform? Let’s discuss your project today.

  • Joomla
  • Joomla Migration
  • AJAX
  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • Ecommerce Website
  • JavaScript
  • Web Development
  • WordPress
  • jQuery
  • PHP
  • WordPress Development
  • WooCommerce
  • WordPress Optimization
  • WPML
  • API Integration
  • Moodle
  • WordPress Plugin
  • cPanel
  • Page Speed Optimization
Volodymyr P.

Nikolaev, Ukraine

$60/hr
4.9
34 jobs

Hi there! 👋 💬 Profile Overview Joomla Architect & Full-Stack Developer who solves complex technical problems other developers can’t. 15+ years of experience in custom development, performance optimization, server troubleshooting, and building scalable web systems — from backend architecture to real-time applications. I don’t just develop websites — I create scalable architectures, solve critical technical issues, and work across the entire stack: from frontend to backend, databases, APIs, and servers. My expertise goes far beyond standard CMS work — I specialize in custom development, performance engineering, and system-level troubleshooting. If your project requires deep technical thinking and reliable long-term solutions — you’re in the right place. 🏗 Core Expertise Joomla Architecture & Advanced Development ✔ Custom components, plugins, and modules from scratch ✔ Complex business logic & database design ✔ API integrations & automation workflows ✔ Enterprise-level Joomla system architecture Full-Stack Development ✔ Backend development (PHP, MySQL, REST APIs) ✔ Frontend implementation (HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JS) ✔ Custom admin panels & dashboards ✔ Performance-focused code optimization Server & DevOps Experience ✔ VPS configuration & troubleshooting ✔ Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed optimization ✔ Database performance tuning ✔ Security hardening & malware recovery Modern Web Development ✔ Node.js backend development ✔ Real-time applications (WebSockets, chat systems) ✔ API integrations & microservices ✔ Docker-based development environments Performance Optimization & Debugging ✔ Core Web Vitals improvement ✔ Fixing slow, unstable, or broken websites ✔ Deep debugging of complex issues ✔ Identifying hidden bottlenecks Migrations & Legacy System Recovery ✔ Joomla 1.5 → 5 migrations ✔ Recovery of outdated or broken projects ✔ Extension compatibility restoration ✔ Data integrity preservation 🧰 Technical Stack Backend: PHP, MySQL, Node.js, REST APIs CMS: Joomla (1.5–5), WordPress Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, UIKit, JavaScript, jQuery Server & DevOps: Linux VPS, Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed, Docker Tools: Git, VS Code, phpMyAdmin ⭐ Why Clients Hire Me • 15+ years of real commercial experience • Architect-level thinking and problem solving • Ability to handle complex and critical issues • Clean, maintainable, well-documented code • Fast communication and reliable delivery I focus on building solutions that remain stable, scalable, and maintainable for years. 💬 Let’s Work Together If you need a developer who can: ✔ Design system architecture ✔ Fix critical technical issues ✔ Build complex custom solutions ✔ Optimize performance at any level — feel free to reach out. I’m open to long-term cooperation and challenging projects.

  • Joomla
  • Joomla Migration
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Back-End Development
  • MySQL
  • Website Optimization
  • Performance Optimization
  • Bug Fix
  • API Integration
  • Linux System Administration
  • Website Security
  • Troubleshooting
  • Node.js
  • JavaScript
  • Malware Removal
Ushma S.

Ahmedabad, India

$30/hr
5.0
112 jobs

I'm a passionate developer with 14+ years of experience crafting web, mobile, and desktop solutions. I excel in building robust and scalable applications using Laravel, React Native, and REST APIs. Whether it's boosting website traffic by 20% or streamlining workflow with custom software, I bring creative solutions and dedication to every project. ★ PHP | Laravel | Symfony ★ WordPress | Joomla | React Native | Shopify ★ HTML | CSS | Javascript | jQuery ★ REST APIs | Third-party APIs ★ MySQL | Redis | MongoDB ✔︎ Problem Solving | Resolving Issues, Errors & Bugs ✔︎ Product Development | Project Management ✔︎ Tech Consulting | Software Architecture | Software Engineering 🏆 I have more than 8 years of experience in software development and project consulting. I have developed & managed web, mobile, desktop and back-end software projects, led product development and long term projects which demand full attention and dedication. 🌟 I fully understand your project before starting the project and work to the best of abilities to deliver work that you are 100% satisfied with - on time & on budget 🎯 If you need an experienced developer to tackle your next big idea, I look forward to talking with you about your project

  • Joomla
  • Git
  • Bootstrap
  • jQuery
  • Symfony
  • Laravel
  • PHP
  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • WordPress
  • Tailwind CSS
  • WooCommerce
  • Shopify
  • React Native
  • React
Pankaj K.

Mohali, India

$30/hr
4.8
166 jobs

I'm a Senior Full-Stack Developer with 20+ years of experience and 140+ completed Upwork jobs, helping clients keep existing platforms running smoothly while also building new features on modern stacks. What I actually do, day to day: - Maintain and extend legacy platforms — PHP, CodeIgniter, WordPress, Joomla, MySQL — fixing bugs, improving performance, and handling migrations without breaking what already works. - Build and support modern web apps — React and Node.js, deployed on AWS, including security hardening and analytics setup (GA4, GTM, tracking). - Develop custom booking/business logic — for example, building multi-staff scheduling, group and couple booking flows, deposit management, and multi-language appointment workflows on top of platforms like Booknetic, across both the customer-facing frontend and the admin panel. - Use AI-assisted development tools — including Claude Code and GitHub Copilot — to move faster without cutting corners. I use them to speed up boilerplate, refactoring, and debugging, while still applying my own engineering judgment, security review, and architecture decisions on everything I ship. Why clients keep me around long-term: ✔ I show up for the boring-but-critical stuff — security patches, bug fixes, performance issues — as reliably as for new feature builds ✔ Full-stack range across both legacy (PHP/Joomla/WP) and modern (React/Node) systems, so you don't need two different developers ✔ Clear communication, fast turnaround, and I document what I change ✔ 100% Job Success, Top Rated, 5.1K+ hours delivered If you need a developer who can jump into an existing codebase — however old or new — and just get things working correctly, I'd be glad to discuss your project.

  • Joomla
  • Software Maintenance
  • TypeScript
  • WordPress
  • MySQL
  • Website Optimization
  • SQL
  • jQuery
  • Google Maps API
  • CodeIgniter
  • Google Chrome Extension
  • JomSocial
  • Node.js
  • React
  • osCommerce
Danish B.

New Delhi, India

$35/hr
4.6
241 jobs

I am a web developer with 14+ years of website-building experience both personally and professionally. I specialize in PHP/MYSQL and have extensive experience with many open-source programs including Joomla, WordPress, Laravel, CodeIgniter, etc. Over the last decade, I have helped clients to develop and customize websites that represent their business boldly and beautifully and stand out from the crowd. Whatever goals you would like to achieve with your website, I can help you create a modern website that suits your needs and attract a new audience. Why Choose Me? • For Me, Client Success is a must. • My services assure you of 100% quality. • Regularly update the client with progress. • Clean, scalable, and well-commented code. • Dedicated Support. • Can lead a team with proper allocation of tasks as per the expertise of the developers and control the process as per best practices, ensuring a high overall quality of software and product. • 100+ jobs on Upwork and 1000+ complete product and website development projects • 4500+ Manual Working Hours on Upwork and 15000+ hours of working on other projects. Specialization: • Joomla/WordPress/Magento • Laravel/CodeIgniter • PHP/NextJs/ReactJs/ReactNative/Android • Database: MySQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB • Version Control System: GIT I always aim to maintain a long-term relationship with my clients. Whether you've lost your original developer, need additional resources, or want a brand-new Web App, I can step in and take over wherever you need. Let's see if I am the right fit. If you're looking for a tailored IT system for your business and a developer that will bring you a productivity boost and more results, I am aligned. To get the conversation started, hit the Hire Now button in the top-right corner.

  • Joomla
  • Progressive Web App
  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • React
  • VirtueMart
  • WordPress
  • Android
  • React Native
  • WooCommerce
  • Mobile App Development
  • Magento 2
  • MySQL
  • Next.js
  • JavaScript
Engr. Arif Ahmed J.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

$30/hr
4.8
355 jobs

Reliable 𝗰𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗗𝗡𝗦 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 built for businesses that need stable hosting, clean inbox placement, and fast issue resolution. With 12+ years in 𝘄𝗲𝗯 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, I help startups, agencies, and growing businesses fix critical issues, improve uptime, and maintain secure infrastructure. From 𝗰𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹/𝗪𝗛𝗠 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗪𝗦 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, every solution is built to keep your systems running smoothly and your emails landing in inboxes, not spam. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼 (𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 + 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 + 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁) ✅ 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝗰𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 | 𝗪𝗛𝗠 | 𝗩𝗣𝗦 | 𝗔𝗪𝗦) Set up, fix, and optimize Linux servers across 𝗰𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹, 𝗪𝗛𝗠, 𝗩𝗣𝗦, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. Whether it’s a slow website, high resource usage, or configuration issues, systems are tuned for performance, stability, and security. ✅ 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗲𝘀 (𝗦𝗣𝗙, 𝗗𝗞𝗜𝗠, 𝗗𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖, 𝗚𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹, 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸) Resolve email issues affecting 𝗚𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹, 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀. Proper configuration of 𝗦𝗣𝗙, 𝗗𝗞𝗜𝗠, 𝗗𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗡𝗦 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 improves inbox placement, sender reputation, and campaign performance. ✅ 𝗗𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Accurate 𝗗𝗡𝗦 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 for domains across hosting providers. Includes 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗿𝗗𝗡𝗦/𝗣𝗧𝗥 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽, and resolving domain/email conflicts. ✅ 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 & 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀) Seamless 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 across platforms like cPanel, AWS, and VPS environments. Data integrity, minimal downtime, and proper DNS switching are included. ✅ 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 & 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗔𝗪𝗦, 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗩𝗣𝗦) Deployment and optimization using 𝗔𝗪𝗦 (𝗘𝗖𝟮, 𝗦𝟯, 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗹), plus 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗗𝗡, 𝗦𝗦𝗟 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to improve speed and protection. ✅ 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗦𝗦𝗟 & 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 SSL installation, firewall setup, malware cleanup, and performance tuning to maintain secure and fast-loading websites. 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 ➙ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀: cPanel, WHM, Plesk, CyberPanel, Webmin, hestiacp ➙ 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 & 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: AWS, DigitalOcean, Cloudways, Vultr, VPS servers ➙ 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: Gmail (Google Workspace), Outlook (Microsoft 365), SMTP providers ➙ 𝗗𝗡𝗦 & 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: Cloudflare, SSL, DNS records, rDNS/PTR ➙ 𝗢𝗦: Linux (CentOS, RockyLinux, AlmaLinux, CloudLinux, Ubuntu, Debian) 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 ➙ Businesses facing 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 (𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗺, 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁) ➙ Website owners needing 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ➙ Agencies managing 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 ➙ Startups setting up 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗗𝗡𝗦, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 Clear communication, fast turnaround, and solutions that solve the root cause—not just the symptom. Every setup is built for reliability, performance, and long-term stability across hosting and email systems. If you're dealing with 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗗𝗡𝗦 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀, feel free to reach out for a quick discussion.

  • Joomla
  • MySQL
  • MariaDB
  • WordPress
  • Cloudflare
  • cPanel
  • WHMCS Development
  • DNS
  • Web Hosting
  • Server Administration
  • System Administration
  • Email Deliverability
  • Domain Migration
  • Google Workspace
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Joomla! vs. WordPress

There are plenty of content management systems (CMSs) on the market, and some have more similarities between them than others. Two that come very close in terms of pros and cons are Joomla! and WordPress. Content management systems (CMSs) come in two broad categories–those that emphasize ease of use and those that emphasize functionality and customizability. In the latter category, WordPress and Joomla! are two of the best options.

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Joomla! is an award-winning free CMS that really does it all, balancing both extensibility and ease of use. It powers millions of websites and applications of all types: think anything from personal blogs to corporate portals and intranets. It’s built with PHP and MySQL (or MS SQL, or PostgreSQL), which makes it easy to install and set up for any developer who’s familiar with these technologies. No need to be super advanced, but Joomla! does require a bit more technical skill than WordPress out of the gate. As with WordPress, you’ll need to download Joomla! and set up your own hosting.

If you’re looking to build an ecommerce store or a social networking-style application, Joomla! performs as well or better than most other CMS options. Once you’re set up, updating and maintaining a Joomla! site is on par with WordPress. Should you need to add additional, special functionality, Joomla has thousands of extensions (many are free) in its Extensions Directory. These extensions come in a few different forms: languages; plugins; components, which are the most complex; files and packages; and modules, which are similar to WordPress widgets. You can find extensions for anything, from image galleries and slideshows to script integrations, URL redirects, and ecommerce functionality.

The core Joomla! Framework is different than the Joomla CMS, and it gives developers the ability to create PHP-based applications without the overhead that comes along with the whole CMS package. Hire a skilled Joomla! developer to leverage the Framework to do things like build integrated ecommerce systems with product catalogs and inventory control systems, add on handy reservation systems to a restaurant site, or integrate data reporting tools.

Sites that are powered by Joomla include Nintendo Nordic, Harvard, Linux, and The Hill.

An intro to WordPress

WordPress is free, open-source, and powered by PHP, HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS. Through the use of plenty of plugins, themes, and widgets, a WordPress site can be incredibly customizable and extensible, making it a good fit for small to medium-sized sites all the way up to more complex builds (which require the help of a skilled WordPress developer). Publishing content, updating plugins, and version updates are all very straightforward for beginners, and the security is excellent.

The more you want out of a WordPress site, the more it can be helpful to get a developer to work with you. With WordPress, you get what you put in—and the possibilities can be endless. The Advanced Custom Fields plugin gives admins even more control over how content and data is displayed, adding complexity where you need it to WordPress’s famously user-friendly admin panel. The Genesis Framework also streamlines development and gives you access to a ton of themes.

Sites that are powered by WordPress include TechCrunch, Walt Disney Co., the LinkedIn blog, and BBC America’s impressive multisite WordPress install.

Similarities

  • Both offer a selection of templates. Customizable templates are the basis for designing your website whichever service you go with, though it’s worth noting that WordPress has more themes available than Joomla!
  • Both have powerful developer APIs. The WordPress APIs also cover everything from metadata and HTTP to databases, theme customization and plugins. Joomla! has APIs for both its CMS and its Framework.
  • Both extend core functionality with add-ons. In WordPress, 45,000+ free plugins and themes are how developers can customize and add functionality. For Joomla, that’s components, extensions and plugins, and there are around 7,000+ available.
  • Both are free and open-source. With WordPress.org, you will need to arrange your own hosting and domain, but the software is free. Premium themes and plugins can cost more, too. Joomla! is free, too, with similar back-end requirements.
  • Both require installation, setup, and hosting. Also, both have “one click installation.” They require you to download the CMS, install it, and set up hosting and purchase a domain. Also, both regularly release new versions in cycles, which require updates to plugins, extensions, and templates, etc.
  • Both offer mobile responsive themes. A mobile WordPress site can be easily run on the same domain. Mobile Joomla! Is a great mobile extension, and Joomla! also supports Twitter Bootstrap.

Differences

  • Joomla! has out-of-the-box multilingual support. The content language you choose can be selected under the Languages Manager in the admin area. WordPress has excellent plugins to offer multilingual support, too, so both are pretty on par.
  • Mobile apps for admins. WordPress has a native app for updating your site on mobile; Joomla! does not have a proprietary one, but there are third-party ones available.
  • Joomla! has unit testing and system testing built in. This helps you see what is working on your site and where there’s room to improve. You can get similar services for WordPress through a plugin like Optimizely that allows you to run split, multivariate, and A/B testing on your site.
  • Joomla! has support for MySQL, MS SQL and PostgreSQL. WordPress just supports MySQL.

So which platform is right for your project?

In summary, the comparison between these platforms really comes down to two things: your skill level, and the complexity of your project. WordPress has a pretty massive following, and it’s easy to see why: it’s easy to learn and not hard to find your way around. But Joomla! has so many similarities and is very on par with its own ease of use.