WordPress Or Joomla!!

14 years ago

I personally prefer Wordpress just because it seems most people create themes and plugins for Wordpress. Just look at the WSO section, everything created is for WP, you never see any Joomla things.

If you don't plan on using many plugins, or you are going to customize your own theme, you can certainly consider Joomla.

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Morten V

14 years ago

I say use WP, it's easy to use and there is tons of free themes and plugins out there.

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Ashish Poonia

Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by quadxnet

I personally prefer Wordpress just because it seems most people create themes and plugins for Wordpress. Just look at the WSO section, everything created is for WP, you never see any Joomla things.

If you don't plan on using many plugins, or you are going to customize your own theme, you can certainly consider Joomla.

Originally Posted by MortenV

I say use WP, it's easy to use and there is tons of free themes and plugins out there.

Which one is simple to manage?

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j40u 14 years ago

wp is easy to use and is one of the fastest growing platforms where it used to only be for blogging you can almost do anything with it now
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Adrian Int

14 years ago

Hey Ashish,

I've used Wordpress and Drupal in the past.

Personally, I find that the vast majority of internet marketing related items seem to be released for wordpress in particular. I haven't tried Joomla, but I imagine it's in the same boat as Drupal - it's neat, but the support just isn't there.

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wAvision

14 years ago

i use wordpress, have never tried joomla...wordpress does practically anything you need to do.

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Mikey9001

14 years ago

WP is so easy, so i would say WP.

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HappyLuke

14 years ago

wordpress. i've used both and wont use joombla again

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harrydog 14 years ago

I Have a Joomla site and several wordpress sites. By far the easiest is wordpress by a country mile. Joomla just confuses me and I dont find it user friendly at all. I know some developers like it as I think you can actually do some nifty things with it but for most sites wordpress is better.
there are way more plugins and much more support for wordpress
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Michael Mayhew 14 years ago

Originally Posted by HappyLuke

wordpress. i've used both and wont use joombla again

WP is too simple and easy to optimize not to use. IMHO.
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- CourageIncorporated 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Michael Mayhew
  
  WP is too simple and easy to optimize not to use. IMHO.
  
  Totally true too -- WP is designed to be SEO friendly. Easier to get ranked in search engines.
  
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Rukshan

14 years ago

Wordpress. So simple

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Ashish Poonia

Banned 14 years ago

Thanks to you all.
Choosed wordpress!!

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Morten V 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Ashish Poonia

Thanks to you all.
Choosed wordpress!!

Good choice, don't be afraid to ask questions! But before you do, do a quick search because there is a lot of topics regarding WP on this forum.
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Ray Wilson

14 years ago

Yes, WordPress all the way, because it has so much more different features and capabilities available.

Every IM'er uses it and I recommend you do the same. And, of course, you need to host your own domain name, because it's your business, not someone else's.

-Ray

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Sillysoft

14 years ago

If you are going to use WP please make sure you have the latest version installed and make sure you review the plugins you installed to make sure there aren't security issues. Hate to see you here a week from now telling us your site has been hacked.

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Ashish Poonia

Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Sillysoft

If you are going to use WP please make sure you have the latest version installed and make sure you review the plugins you installed to make sure there aren't security issues. Hate to see you here a week from now telling us your site has been hacked.

Thanks,I will take care of this!

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CourageIncorporated

14 years ago

I started with Joomla about 4-5 years ago and built a couple sites in it. I didn't like WP at the time, but they were on v.2.8 or something.

By the time 3.0 came around, they were making some huge changes. Now, the functionality and ease of use are AWESOME. Menus are drag and drop. The ability to change and edit things, even after publishing, are awesome.

And the plugin choices and capabilities are endless. Any time I need something -- a quiz/survey, a nice-looking CSS-styled table, a video player, a completely custom form, etc...it's always about 3 clicks away and I've found it.

There are a few things that Joomla can do now WP can't without some major mod's, but they're for much larger-scale sites that 99% of us don't need. If you're just building websites, blogs, review sites, or squeeze and sales pages, it's Wordpress, 100%.

(BTW, if you're looking for a great theme to build squeeze and sales pages, membership sites, and more, go with OptimizePress. $97, unlimited use.)

Oh and SillySoft made a good point about using the most recent version for security reasons. You also want to make sure, if you're installing through cPanel, that you go with the Fantastico installer (or install it yourself). The cPanel in Hostgator offers a "QuickInstall;" it's a bit easier to use, but since you can only create the default Username of "admin," you're leaving a back door open for hackers who are looking for an "admin" username.

Let me know if I can help with anything. I do love me some Wordpress.

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James B

14 years ago

Go with wordpress, like everyone has mentioned. You should have more flexibility with widgets and other things to change your website appearance.

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micksss

14 years ago

I've created two websites in Joomla and find it to be frustrating and not easy to use. WordPress is so much easier to use in general and to make modifications to theme code.

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Kierkegaard

14 years ago

Here is a good post to read if you're considering going with Joomla, Drupal or Wordpress (sneak preview: he hates Joomla)

Drupal vs Joomla vs Wordpress: An Experienced Developer's Perspective

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zaco

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kierkegaard

Here is a good post to read if you're considering going with Joomla, Drupal or Wordpress (sneak preview: he hates Joomla)

Drupal vs Joomla vs Wordpress: An Experienced Developer's Perspective

lol he doesn't know anything about Joomla...I won't using anything else except Joomla! once u understand the structure then you are good to go..it is way more secured than wordpress

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mojojuju

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kierkegaard

Here is a good post to read if you're considering going with Joomla, Drupal or Wordpress (sneak preview: he hates Joomla)

Drupal vs Joomla vs Wordpress: An Experienced Developer's Perspective

That was a really good review of the three systems and he didn't hold anything back on any of them. And Joomla does indeed suck.

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enterscope

14 years ago

Joomla in the HOUSE. Joomla is just easier in my opinion. The content is layed out nice and easy to navigate. There is every plugin under the sun and it's very stable. I use version 1.5 on all my sites it's my preferred version.

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probo

14 years ago

Joomla is more for cooperate. I have been using it for 5 years now.

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stefan57

14 years ago

I tested both and now I use WP only

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alokhost

14 years ago

my suggestion only WordPress...

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RoyCTP

14 years ago

If you are just offering CPA offers and some content then it would be best to use WordPress. Joomla is more for people who want a corporate type site, or who know php themselves and want to experiment. I find Joomla a pain to work with. Don't rule out Drupal though! They are gaining ground on WordPress every day, and while a tad more complicated, they are a really great platform to use and extend.

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WebsiteBegin

14 years ago

Joomla is far too confusing in comparison to Wordpress. Wordpress is much better for the average-professional style blogger! It has an amazing community to help you with anything from plugins to themes to code.

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technomatters

14 years ago

Wordpress is simple. Joomla is good but you need some training on it to create pages, linking pages to menu to display in website.

WP did everything for you to start.

All the best

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DanielDuffo

14 years ago

Jooml! just Joomla.
I have nothing bad to say about Wordpress.)))
But i like Joomla more. Joomla is too simple and easy. IMHO

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14 years ago

I suggest you go with WP 100%.

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DanielDuffo

14 years ago

why is everyone suggest just WP.
I'm starting to think may be to move on Wp!?
just tell me pls, WP is real so good how everyone talk about it !?))

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Ashera 14 years ago

Originally Posted by DanielDuffo

why is everyone suggest just WP.
I'm starting to think may be to move on Wp!?
just tell me pls, WP is real so good how everyone talk about it !?))

Daniel its just very easy to manage, user friendly, tons of support, and SEO friendly at its core.
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Istvan Horvath

14 years ago

Originally Posted by DanielDuffo

why is everyone suggest just WP.

Because they have never tried any other CMS or learned HTML. They don't know any better

If you ask me, those that never use any other CSM should NOT be allowed to post in a 'comparison' type thread because they don't have anything to compare...

Originally Posted by DanielDuffo

I'm starting to think may be to move on Wp!?

Just because everyone else is doing it - you shouldn't. If you have better reasons to move, go ahead. But never follow the herd just because "everbody else is doing it".

Originally Posted by DanielDuffo

just tell me pls, WP is real so good how everyone talk about it !?))

It is good - although it always depends what type of site(s) you have and what are the goals you want/have to achieve with the sites.
For some tasks WP is excellent.
For other tasks it's a so-so solution.
And there are tasks where WP is definitely the worst idea one can come up with.

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CourageIncorporated

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath

Because they have never tried any other CMS or learned HTML. They don't know any better

If you ask me, those that never use any other CSM should NOT be allowed to post in a 'comparison' type thread because they don't have anything to compare...

I learned HTML in 1996 and have built many sites by hand. I also have built several sites in Joomla.

Among those solutions, Wordpress has been the clear winner for me. It's not just because it's "what everyone is using."

It would be helpful if you didn't lump everyone under one umbrella. No, Wordpress isn't a one size fits all solution for everything. But nothing is.

There are tons of reasons why it's so popular...not just because it IS popular.

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Istvan Horvath

14 years ago

Originally Posted by CourageIncorporated

I learned HTML in 1996 and have built many sites by hand. I also have built several sites in Joomla.

Among those solutions, Wordpress has been the clear winner for me. It's not just because it's "what everyone is using."

It would be helpful if you didn't lump everyone under one umbrella.

1. You are NOT under that one umbrella of ignorant IMers who don't know HTML and didn't ever try other CMS than WP.

2. That's why you are welcome to give an educated answer to the OP question: because you have experience with more than one CMS/website building method.

3. Obviously, #1 and #2 cannot be said about a lot of people posting in similar (WP vs. Joomla vs. Drupal vs. anything else) threads, so I will repeat it for you: if someone used ONLY ONE CMS... their opinion in this comparison has null value; as in ZERO.

If you ate only one kind of food your whole life - you are not eligible to cast an opinion when it comes comparing different food types! You still can love it but your opinion regarding food that you have never tasted it's just BS post number increasing garbage

["you" here is the proverbial general subject - nothing personal!]

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CourageIncorporated

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath

1. You are NOT under that one umbrella of ignorant IMers who don't know HTML and didn't ever try other CMS than WP.

2. That's why you are welcome to give an educated answer to the OP question: because you have experience with more than one CMS/website building method.

3. Obviously, #1 and #2 cannot be said about a lot of people posting in similar (WP vs. Joomla vs. Drupal vs. anything else) threads, so I will repeat it for you: if someone used ONLY ONE CMS... their opinion in this comparison has null value; as in ZERO.

If you ate only one kind of food your whole life - you are not eligible to cast an opinion when it comes comparing different food types! You still can love it but your opinion regarding food that you have never tasted it's just BS post number increasing garbage

["you" here is the proverbial general subject - nothing personal!]

It's cool, man. Just didn't feel like the generalization was necessarily accurate.

And that said -- you're right. It IS best to try different systems, CMSs, site-building tools, and pick the best one for you.

Are there others that you would recommend? I've been reading some good things about Drupal's progress lately.

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Istvan Horvath 14 years ago

Originally Posted by CourageIncorporated

It's cool, man. Just didn't feel like the generalization was necessarily accurate.

Just look above your post, please. When you have to deal (=delete, clean up) 43 such "intelligent" posts, you'd also be more inclined to generalize. This one was left there as an example to learn from.
- first post
- not adding anything of value to the thread
- stating urban myth without factual basis
- too short to take into consideration
- most likely a precursor of coming spam posts

Originally Posted by CourageIncorporated

Are there others that you would recommend? I've been reading some good things about Drupal's progress lately.

I don't recommend even WP - I just know how and when to use it.

Years ago I discovered a nice little tool: at that time it boasted to be a one-file CMS (and it was!). It grew since then but it's still a good alternative for developers - I've made small sites for my friends with it: sNews.
sNews - Lightweight Content Management System
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Mctavish

14 years ago

Wordpress anytime man.Lots of themes and easy to setup

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laxmankafle

14 years ago

i choose wordpress,,, easy to use also.

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Surminga

14 years ago

WP for me, highly customisable and so easy to use!

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All Night Cafe 14 years ago

We had a couple of clients last year that had Joomla.

So we had to learn how to use it. It took us 5 months to
get them to change to Wordpress. The lady in our office
told us it was harder for her to make changes.

She wanted to show one one of them how much
easier it waqs to use Wordpress. Brough owner in
and he understood right away.

He called his friend and both let us manage the sites
now with Wordpress.
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DanielDuffo

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Ashera

Daniel its just very easy to manage, user friendly, tons of support, and SEO friendly at its core.

Thank you)))!

2 Istvan Horvath
Thanks. I'm really agree with you.
You said all right)
I can't add anything more it here )

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romika

14 years ago

Wordpress is good as compare to joomla [user End]

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christinejones

Banned 14 years ago

If you want a simple website or a blog, you can use WP, but if you want to built a powerful website you should choosee Joomla.

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Denyros

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Ashish Poonia

Hi,Friends I am going to create a blog.
Which platform should i use..Joomla or wordpress.
Suggestions plz!

Edit: Which is the best wordpress theme for CPA offers?

Advice for you, you should use wordpress because almost all the existing tools and plugin designed to support wordpress, very few are prepared to support joomlah

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carolynross09

14 years ago

wordpress is easy to use...

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bangzenk

14 years ago

Joomla is a mighty and very user valid teach management system (CMS). It can rightly be called an commence source solution that can be easily extinct by everyone who needs it for building websites and web applications.

For sure, if you want to build online store I strongly recommend using Joomla, but if you have plan to use for a blog, I prefer to use wordpress platform

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Banned 14 years ago

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jackjohns 14 years ago

I prefer wordpress CMS platform in my own blog. Because, WordPress provides dynamic and user friendly input with functions that also allow easy additions and overall customization. Also, The WordPress plug-in system is very user friendly and provide web developers to utilize a number of plug-ins without manual code entry.
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igl0w

14 years ago

if u want to be a bit original go joomla

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hndsign

14 years ago

Wordpress is the best choice for your CPA. its simple to use. if you want to build website with complex function and menu, joomla is the best choice. I Usually using joomla for online shop, business website, educational website or company profile

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Anton Nadilo

14 years ago

Wordpress is the easiest option....I like easy.

Good luck with your choice.

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BlackWar

Banned 14 years ago

Both are easy and better open source content management system.
Anyway if you want to get easiest one, go with WordPress first.

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dallas2g5

14 years ago

Wordpress without a doubt

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JeromyS

14 years ago

Wordpress all the way for sure! So much easier than Joomla. There are a ton of themes out there. Not sure about cpa, havent really done much of that. None the less, I would look at premium themes as I find they are 'cleaner' and often loaded with additional features.

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christinejones

Banned 14 years ago

Wordpress is excellent to use when creating a blog, but it can be configured to work in many other interesting ways as well. Wordpress is more for end-users but Joomla is friendly for all types of users - designers, developers and webmasters.

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Azzi

14 years ago

For me, Joomla has more customization options. Wordpress is getting redundant- the design options are limited

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Dougie Fisher

14 years ago

In the past I would have gone with Joomla every time. However the last couple of Wordpress releases have really impressed me. Also when you take into account the sheer number of themes and plugins available it's hard to argue against Wordpress.

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robredo

14 years ago

Neither WordPress nor Joomla for a serious project - here you need a custom CMS. For a small one - they both have their pros and cons.

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mbitsol

14 years ago

I am currently using word press and its great it got many guides, tutorials, plugins, themes and its user friendly so my suggestion is to go with word press.