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Cochabamba, Bolivia
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
Nikolaev, Ukraine
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
Dhaka, Bangladesh
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
- Migration
Ahmedabad, India
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
Winter Garden, Florida
I am a seasoned and very experienced web development, design, and print media professional. I am not new to servicing clients or working in an atmosphere like this in an independent contractor environment. I ask that you allow me to work with you and build a long-term relationship as your ongoing support when needed. I provide high quality, speed, and professionalism while working on projects. I have been in the industry for over 40 years, providing professional and creative experience in web development, graphic design, and print media. Over my long career, I have been honored with just under 100 awards for my development and design. This presents a potent combination and foundation for longevity for building an ongoing business relationship, which I strive for with every client I work with. I require minimal direction and can easily adapt to different situations and manage a wide array of projects while ensuring deadlines are met promptly, which is what you can come to depend on. I have never been late on a deadline unless my client has delayed the project on their side. My expertise is in Joomla. I am considered an expert. I prefer to custom-design templates for sites as they provide greater freedom for growth, while templates tend to be rather constricting. I do not have any issues working with templates of any client's choice, but I will always recommend a custom design over a template. I have worked with every Joomla core and am well-versed in it. I have done hundreds of core migrations. I can do almost anything within the Joomla structure. If you know anything about Joomla, it's one of the best CMS systems today. This is why I have chosen to become an expert in this field. I have worked with Joomla since its release in 2005 and have spent countless hours on the software. I am very creative in web, graphic, print, and logo design, video design, and execution of innovative and interactive Joomla and HTML websites, graphic, and print materials, which allows me great flexibility during projects. I have worked with WordPress, Drupal, Blogger, Moodle, DotNetNuke, Tumblr, Visual Studio C#, Weebly, HTML, Open Cart, Magneto, Square, and OS Commerce, just to name a few. I would rate myself as experienced on most of these systems, but I am an expert in Joomla. I am one of the most sought-after Joomla Web Developers and designers in the industry. I work well in any type of setting, whether it's individually or in a team setting. Finally, I am flexible and easy to work with. I can coordinate and direct all phases of any project and will help things move smoothly. I extend these high standards to all my clients to ensure top-notch service and satisfaction. I believe communication, as well as a high degree of ethics and professionalism, is key, and I meet every task with these high standards. Adhering to these practices on a daily basis has resulted in many successful projects and many happy clients over the years. My reputation has been that I go the extra mile for my clients. I tend to be very creative and find solutions to clients' requests and needs, which sometimes requires unconventional thinking. I am not associated with an agency. I work independently on projects/jobs for various clients. Portfolio: I have hundreds of samples of my work. If you would like to see more, please ask for anything specific when I bid on your work, and I will gladly supply it accordingly. Thank you in advance for the opportunity.
- Joomla
- Joomla Migration
- HTML
- Website Redesign
- Website
- CSS
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Content Management System
- Offset Printing
- Web Hosting
- Video Design
- Print Design
Mohali, India
⚡ 12+ Years Experience | ⚡ 19000+ Working Hours Expert in Front-end/Back-end web Applications Development, website design and web app development using a variety of web technologies such as Nodejs, Vuejs, Angular, React, WordPress, Joomla, Shopify, Codeigniter, Laravel, Php, MySQL, Html, Css, Ajax, Jquery, bootstrap, UI Having Experience in different Project Management Tools like Asana, Basecamp, GitHub, Trello, Jira Over the past 12 years, I've had the pleasure of working in a diverse range of verticals like eCommerce, social-networking, real estate, healthcare, media and entertainment, retail, automotive, education, financial services, insurance, travel and logistics, Group buying like Group-on, Penny Auction etc. ✨ Why Choose Me? ✨ 🚀 Technical Expertise: With in-depth knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue and angular, I possess the technical skills to tackle any development challenge and provide scalable solutions. 🚀 Attention to Detail: I pay meticulous attention to detail, ensuring pixel-perfect designs, responsive layouts, and seamless navigation for an exceptional user experience. 🚀 Timely Delivery: I am committed to delivering projects on time without compromising on quality. I understand the importance of meeting deadlines and strive to exceed client expectations. 🚀 Effective Communication: I believe that clear and open communication is the key to successful collaborations. I am always available to discuss your project requirements, provide regular updates, and address any concerns. If you are looking for a dedicated and talented full stack developer to bring your website vision to life, I am here to help. Let's work together to create a compelling online presence and drive your business growth! Thanks for checking out my profile and I look forward to speaking with you soon.
- Joomla
- Responsive Design
- AngularJS
- Laravel
- WordPress
- CakePHP
- Node.js
- PHP
- Quasar Framework
- React
- Vue.js
- Front-End Development
- WooCommerce
- UI/UX Prototyping
- VirtueMart
- Apache Cordova
- Web Design
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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.
Both are free, open-source, and easy to set up and use—with a few different nuances. So which is the right choice for your site or application? In this article, we’ll compare two top CMS platforms, Joomla! and WordPress, to help you decide which one is best for you.
An intro to Joomla!
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.
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