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As an expert developer with over 20 years of experience in the industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work extensively with both Joomla and WordPress. I’ve been using both since 2007 when they were brand new. While both platforms have their merits, Joomla stands is the superior option for a variety of reasons, particularly for businesses looking for flexibility, scalability, and robust security. Although it’s slipped into the ether in terms of popularity, becoming relatively unknown in the U.S., Joomla has continued to thrive in the EU and UK.

Unlike WordPress, which is still essentially a glorified blogging platform, Joomla is built with a more complex architecture that allows multi-level user access and advanced content categorization. This makes Joomla a better choice for businesses requiring intricate structures or those managing large volumes of content. Additionally, Joomla’s built-in multilingual support ensures that businesses can easily reach a global audience without the need for additional plugins. Security is another critical consideration for any business website, and through recent events, WordPress has faced scrutiny over its vulnerability to cyber threats.

Joomla, with its strong focus on security and regular updates, provides a more secure environment for businesses that cannot afford downtime or data breaches. The platform also offers user management features that enable tighter access control, further enhancing overall security. Furthermore, Joomla’s extensive library of extensions and modules offers businesses the flexibility to customize their sites with advanced functionality, making it easier to adapt to evolving needs. While WordPress has a large plugin ecosystem, it can often lead to compatibility issues and performance slowdowns, which can negatively impact user experience.

Given the recent turmoil surrounding WordPress—ranging from security concerns to debates about content ownership—now is the perfect time for businesses to consider switching to a Joomla website. I’d encourage you to explore the opportunities that Joomla can provide for your business in this rapidly changing digital landscape.

The folks at YooTheme have been making great technology for WordPress and Joomla since the early days, and I’d highly recommend taking a long look at their YooTheme PRO when you’re planning out the next website, or considering making the switch off of the WordPress platform. YooTheme PRO has a fantastic visual Page Builder and sets the Admin up with all they need for a Joomla-based solution to be virtually identical to the simplicity of WordPress, but with all of the added power and additional built-in features of Joomla. Additionally, their UIKit and YooTheme PRO are made for WordPress as well.