[chicon]

Both WordPress and Joomla are excellent, widely used, well supported CMS options. I use Joomla because it is so widely used, always getting better and is very intuitive. There are excellent templates available and support and expertise is easy to find.

[Graphic Design]

I tend to think Joomla is a CMS with blogging features and WordPress is a Blogging tool with a lot of CMS features, so there should’t really be any comparison.

[administrator]

Graphic Design, on 03 September 2011 - 09:17 AM, said:

I tend to think Joomla is a CMS with blogging features and WordPress is a Blogging tool with a lot of CMS features, so there should’t really be any comparison.

Your take on this is correct. There are differences between the two and I would imagine each has its' own advantages ... something worth exploring.

In the end (like all tech choices) it comes down to the project at hand, in that you have to look at what you need to do and choose the best application for your particular web site. As web designers and programmers, it is a good idea to explore each of the major CMS/blog software packages out there, so you can make informed decisions about which way to go given your clients needs.

I'm not saying become an expert, but maybe do a little investigating and maybe install a configure each of them ... to get a feel. So what are the big three blogs and CMS packages?

- Wordpress
- Drupal
- Joomla

There are others to be sure, I just get the impression that these are the important ones.

Stefan

[DanExcel]

administrator, on 05 September 2011 - 12:03 PM, said:

Your take on this is correct. There are differences between the two and I would imagine each has its' own advantages ... something worth exploring.

In the end (like all tech choices) it comes down to the project at hand, in that you have to look at what you need to do and choose the best application for your particular web site. As web designers and programmers, it is a good idea to explore each of the major CMS/blog software packages out there, so you can make informed decisions about which way to go given your clients needs.

I'm not saying become an expert, but maybe do a little investigating and maybe install a configure each of them ... to get a feel. So what are the big three blogs and CMS packages?

- Wordpress
- Drupal
- Joomla

There are others to be sure, I just get the impression that these are the important ones.

Stefan

I have taken in so much info on this issue over the years that I begun to second guess myself at times. One well known instructor/designer - developer says, mastering one specific platform (CMS) is the way to go. Others claim that programming is the only true key to success and salvation in web development. Last but not least is the SEO guru that says his way is the only way.

After hearing all of that mess, I decided to stick with Wordpress, but also take PHP and SEO seriously now. My opinion on which tool is the better of the big three would have to be Drupal. Have I used Drupal yet? Only on my local server. My only issue with it is the learning curve on theming it. That is the only thing holding me back. Call it a designers ego, but I have a problem with using someone else's theme this late in the game.

This post has been edited by DanExcel: 06 September 2011 - 07:00 PM

[BillH]

Every one of my earlier clients found Joomla overwhelming. This even after guidance and tutorials. I must admit, I too found it overly complex. Wordpress, on the other hand, is a breath of fresh air for all involved.

[johnanderson]

Both are good. Each having its own speciality.... I would recommend Joomla.. Best for all kinda websites... Lot of Joomla plugins which will make the work simple and easy