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Joomla vs Wordpress

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by oseymour, Jun 5, 2007.

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    I have a site that I started a few months ago that I rarely update but I'm ready to begin some serious work on it.

    The site is http://www.homeusersecurity.com

    When I started it I was messing around with Joomla. should I stick with Joomla or move to Wordpress. I don't think there are any big differences in terms of SEO, although Joomla does seem to load a bit slower.

    Is it worth the time to redo the site with wordpress?

    I would like to hear every opinion good and bad...
     
    oseymour, Jun 5, 2007 IP
  2. KGL

    KGL Peon

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    Yep.

    Joomla is beast compared to WP, Wordpress is very lightweight and can do everything Joomla can.

    Roll with Wordpress.
     
    KGL, Jun 5, 2007 IP
  3. fatinfo guy

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    If you plan on using something similar to Joomla, then I would recommend Drupal. Drupal managed to surpass Joomla while its dev team got lazy.
     
    fatinfo guy, Jun 5, 2007 IP
  4. oseymour

    oseymour Well-Known Member

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    I think I'm going to switch to Wordpress. The loading time is definitely better
     
    oseymour, Jun 5, 2007 IP
  5. zexy

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    WordPress is definitely your choice ;)
    Once everything is done, it's very easy to maintain.
     
    zexy, Jun 5, 2007 IP
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    Blogspotter Notable Member

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    Are you going to organise the content as a Blog type site? Or you going to add pages using the WP pages feature? Like for the ABout Page.

    I go for WP Usually, but i have seen some simple hand coded sites that loads faster and looks easy to add pages..
     
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    Well I use WP and I cannot complain. Very happy with it. ;)
     
    littlebobek, Jun 6, 2007 IP
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    I see you've already switched to WP and it looks great. Wordpress is the way to go people :D
     
    sharkyx, Jun 6, 2007 IP
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    If you're thinking of simply publishing articles perhaps with a few whistles and bells then go for WP...

    If you're developing a fully featured site with content, feeds and more complexity have a look at drupal / joomla...

    :)
     
    bochgoch, Jun 6, 2007 IP
  10. geniosity

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    It looks like you're publishing articles, so WP is perfect. Though, if you wanted to go back to a "Joomla" type system, I would change to Drupal. It is WAY better, and easier to handle (from limited experience)
     
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    I found Wordpress much easier to use and customize than Jhoomla.

    Yes it loads faster too.

    If you are asking from SEO point of view, I don't think there is much difference between the two.
     
    sachin410, Jun 6, 2007 IP
  12. oseymour

    oseymour Well-Known Member

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    I made the switch to wordpress. I think because of the nature of the site....credit news/updates. the blog type is perfect although I'll add important information on pages
     
    oseymour, Jun 6, 2007 IP
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    I use both but I prefer WordPress
     
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    WP is Lightweight and good most of the times.
    But when your site grows it Will need more than WP.

    Then we go Heavyweight.
     
    xtraze, Jun 6, 2007 IP
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    I think WP is better than Joomla, it's faster and easier to use.
     
    zoobie, Jun 6, 2007 IP