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\"Joomla<\/p>\n

Most websites today are powered by content management systems that enable you to easily build a very powerful website. WordPress and Joomla are both widely used and can help you\u00a0create the perfect website for your needs.<\/p>\n

Choosing the right CMS can be a difficult decision, mostly because they are all good choices. However, even though the platforms are incredibly similar, there are some differences that\u2019ll probably swing you one way or the other.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below we profile both WordPress and Joomla to help you finally decide which platform is the best choice for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is WordPress?<\/span><\/h2>\n

WordPress<\/a> is probably the most popular CMS on the market. What started as nothing more than a simple blogging platform has evolved into an incredibly powerful and flexible website builder. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great platform for beginners and there are a number of tutorials and forums that can help to clear up any issues you might have.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Benefits of WordPress<\/span><\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

1. Very Easy to Install<\/span><\/h3>\n

WordPress is incredibly easy to set up. You can literally have a site up and running in about five minutes. As a plus, most existing hosts offer one-click installs.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2. Highly Customizable <\/span><\/h3>\n

WordPress has thousands of themes and plugins that make customizing your site as simple as clicking a button. Since it\u2019s so popular, many developers have created free plugins and themes that enable you to create a professional-looking site with zero budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

3. Great Community<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you run into any issues setting up or customizing your site, there\u2019s a support community of millions who are there to help you. Plus, almost every theme or plugin you\u2019ll utilize has a dedicated team of developers behind it.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Recommended<\/a><\/p>\n

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What is Joomla?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Joomla<\/a> is an incredibly flexible CMS and is currently being used as the backbone for several\u00a0of the largest sites on the internet. It comes in a close second behind WordPress in terms of the number of sites powered by the CMS. All kinds of websites can benefit from using this framework from non-profits to businesses, corporations to schools, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Joomla is more technical and not as friendly to beginners. This means that you can build out some incredibly powerful custom features, but if you\u2019re not great with coding, you might want to take another route.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Benefits of Joomla<\/span><\/h2>\n

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1. Can Create a Social Network<\/span><\/h3>\n

Joomla lets you easily create social networking websites from scratch. You can create a social network by using another CMS, but it isn\u2019t as quick and painless.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2. Easy eCommerce Store Creation <\/span><\/h3>\n

Along with social networking websites, Joomla makes it easy to create eCommerce stores. Sure, you can hack together an eCommerce store with WordPress, but Joomla makes the process dead simple.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

3. Medium Level of Technical Ability Required<\/span><\/h3>\n

For the level of power and customization Joomla provides you with it\u2019s not overly technical. It does take\u00a0a little more technological confidence than WordPress, but not enough to scare beginners away.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Determine the Best Option for You<\/span><\/h2>\n

There is no cut and dry best option. Rather, there is\u00a0the best option for your needs and goals. Take some time to determine what kind of site you\u2019re trying to develop\u00a0and what features you\u2019ll want to build out.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a complete beginner and want to get a site up and running as quick as possible, then you should definitely go with WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019re more technically savvy and want to build out a social networking or e-commerce website, then it\u2019s probably a good idea to start off with a Joomla site.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hopefully the tips above will help you make a better CMS decision. Remember, there is no wrong decision. Pick a CMS and run with it, you can always redesign and switch to another CMS at a later date if need be.<\/span><\/p>\n

HostGator offers both WordPress and Joomla hosting. Build your site today!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get Started With HostGator!<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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