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<\/a><\/p>\n\u2026 and now for the more in-depth review<\/p>\n
WordPress
\nWordPress is the world\u2019s most popular content management system. It started out as a platform exclusively for blogging, but has grown and advanced significantly over the years. Today, over 40% of sites using CMS\u2019s are using WordPress. In addition, over 60 millions websites are using WordPress which shows just how popular it is. WordPress offers many advantages to those looking to create a website or a blog, including the following:<\/p>\n
Easy to Install \u2013 Many web hosting companies (also Bluehost) offer automatic installation of WordPress sites, which means you can have a new site up and running in well under five minutes. Even with manual installation, you can create a new site in less than a hour.
\nCustomizable \u2013 WordPress has significantly more plug-ins, themes and other customizations available for it than any other CMS. This is largely because it is the most popular, so the designers of these items almost always create them for WordPress.
\nFree \u2013 WordPress is free to install and use for anyone who wants it. There are thousands of free plug-ins and themes available to choose from. In addition, there are also paid premium themes and plug-ins, which some people will want to use, but they are not required, especially not for beginners.
\nCommunity Support \u2013 With millions of people using WordPress, there are a lot of people out there to help you through any problems you may have. Several websites are set up by users offering free support to other WordPress website owners. If you have some time, you can check out their support forum where contributors can help you within minutes. Awesome, right?
\nOf course, WordPress isn\u2019t perfect in every way. Some common complaints about WordPress are that if the site grows to large, it can require significant server resources to keep up. The framework of WordPress is also difficult to change, so those looking to make back-end changes to their websites may have some trouble using WordPress.<\/p>\n
These concerns are much more significant for sites that start getting hundreds of thousands of visitors per day, at which point a more robust server may be required to run the page. However, for a beginner, this is probably the most suitable platform to build a site.<\/p>\n
Drupal
\nDrupal is the second most popular content management system available today. It is a fully open source program, which many people prefer, especially those who are more technically minded.<\/p>\n
The Drupal platform is extremely powerful, and is less resource intensive than that of WordPress. Drupal can be set up for anything from a simple blog to a content portal used by large corporations. Some of the most significant benefits to Drupal include the following:<\/p>\n
Technically Advanced \u2013 Drupal is the most technically advanced of these three content management systems. It doesn\u2019t use nearly as many system resources as WordPress, so people won\u2019t have to worry about upgrading to a more expensive hosting option as quickly.
\nImproved Performance \u2013 Drupal pages typically load more quickly, and have faster response times than those made with WordPress or Joomla. Of course, as you add in plug-ins and make other changes, this can quickly change.
\nCustomizable \u2013 Drupal is easy to customize with many different plug-ins, themes and other configurable options. For those with sufficient programming knowledge, it is possible to edit even the root files of the program, making it the most flexible of the three content management systems.
\nFree \u2013 You can download the Drupal software for free, and install it on your own hosting server. There is no option to have a website hosted on Drupal servers, however, so you will need a web hosting available to run the site. You\u2019ll also need your own domain name, which typically costs some money.
\nDrupal is the most powerful content management system out of the box, but with that power comes some additional difficulties for the website owner.<\/p>\n
Having at least basic knowledge of HTML, PHP and other common web programming languages is highly recommended for anyone considering using Drupal. You don\u2019t need to be an expert, but being able to troubleshoot error messages, and identify problems with coding will be a significant benefit.<\/p>\n
If your website grows beyond a basic blog or small business page, you\u2019ll likely require some technical support to run it properly. If you don\u2019t have those skills yourself, that may mean you need to hire someone, or outsource the support of your page. Another potential concern is that since Drupal requires some in depth knowledge of the programming and technology behind it, finding support can be more difficult. If you run into a problem, you may have to pay someone to log on and help you fix it.<\/p>\n
Joomla
\nJoomla is often thought of as the compromise between WordPress and Drupal. It is a powerful content management system, which can run smoothly on most web servers without any problems. It doesn\u2019t require the same level of technical experience to run as Drupal, but it still offers many of the extra features. Like Drupal and WordPress, Joomla does have a lot of plug-ins and themes available to choose from, so you can customize your site to look and function in any way you desire. Other reasons people choose Joomla include:<\/p>\n
Social Networking \u2013 This is perhaps the biggest benefit of Joomla. Of the three, Joomla makes it the easiest to create social networks. Social networks can be a powerful asset for many sites, and with Joomla, you can have one up and running extremely quickly and easily.
\nCommerce Sites \u2013 If you want to set up an online store; that is also very simple with Joomla. While it is certainly possible with Drupal and WordPress, Joomla makes it faster and easier, and has more native support for these types of things.
\nNot too Technical \u2013 Joomla has, in many people\u2019s opinion, found that middle ground between the ease of managing a WordPress website, and the power of a Drupal site. Most people will be able to run a great Joomla site without any significant technical support, though there may be some issues which you\u2019ll need to reach out for help on.
\nHelp Portal \u2013 Joomla offers a great help portal for asking questions and getting technical support. It isn\u2019t going to be as fast or extensive as the community based support pages of WordPress, but it is quicker (and cheaper) than technical support most people get for Drupal.
\nFree \u2013 Like Drupal, Joomla is free to use on your own web servers, but there is no option to have it hosted for free like WordPress offers.
\nMany Joomla users love Joomla because it is powerful, yet easy to use. Joomla has done an excellent job at combining the benefits of WordPress and Drupal, and adding in some great features of its own. It has been growing in popularity over the past several years, and it is likely to continue to do so. Joomla seems to have found a big market of people who are ready for something a little more powerful than WordPress, but easier to manage than Drupal.<\/p>\n
Making your choice
\nFans of each of these three content management systems will argue fiercely that the one they prefer is the best option out there.<\/p>\n
The fact is, each situation will require something different, and taking the time to look at all your options is the best way to go. For those looking to set up a small, personal blog, or a website for their small business, WordPress is likely the way to go.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re setting up a site which you believe will grow rapidly from day one, and require extensive features for the users, Drupal may be more in line with what you need. Joomla is great for those somewhere in the middle, or anyone looking to add social networking to their pages.<\/p>\n
It isn\u2019t an easy choice to make, but if you take the time to look at your specific needs, and have an honest look at your own technical abilities (or your willingness to pay for technical support), you can make the right choice.<\/p>\n
Is it possible to migrate from one to another?<\/p>\n
If you feel you\u2019re on the wrong content management system for your specific needs, it is possible to migrate from one to another. In most cases, this can be done fairly easily without too much hassle. Of course, whenever making major changes to a website like switching CMS\u2019s, it is important to make sure you have the time and expertise available to help you through any problems you happen to run into.<\/p>\n
My favourite is WordPress\u2026<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll be honest. I like WordPress. My own site (the one you are currently reading) is also built on WordPress. As you can see, it doesn\u2019t look bad at all. I really like the fact that it\u2019s so easy to add new content, it has security updates, there are tons of free plugins and layouts I can choose from and I can easily change and tweak basically anything I want to without needing to know much about CSS, HTML etc\u2026<\/p>\n
If you are just starting out, go with WordPress. Once your website is big enough (tons of posts and truckloads of visitors), it\u2019s perhaps time to move onto more robust system, such as Joomla or Drupal, but it\u2019s not essential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WordPress, Joomla and Drupal have established themselves as the leaders for online content management systems.<\/p>\n
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