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Frequently Asked Questions About WordPress & Joomla
Get answers to common questions about tutorials, coaching, website customization, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, find the information you need to succeed.
General Questions About WordPress & Joomla
Learn more about the basics of these platforms and how I can help.
WordPress is known for its user-friendly interface and extensive plugin library, making it great for beginners and bloggers. Joomla offers more advanced customization and multilingual support, ideal for complex websites or those needing precise user role management.
Yes! I specialize in both platforms, offering tutorials, coaching, and customization for WordPress and Joomla users. Whether you’re a beginner or need advanced support, I can help.
It depends on your goals, technical skills, and the complexity of your project. I recommend checking out my free guide, "Choosing Between WordPress and Joomla," to help you decide. To get this free guide, sign up for my newsletter at the bottom of this page.
Wether you are changing over from WordPress to Joomla or vice versa, it depends on your level of knowledge for both platforms. If you don't have experience with one, then it can be challenging—time consuming. However, I can help with coaching you how to use one or the other.
Joomla uses the classic editor that many are familiar with, much like the classic editor in WordPress—just more advanced. I don't see any plans for Joomla to adopt the Gutenberg concept of a block editor.
Joomla isn't going anywhere, so you're in good shape should you decide to make the switch. WordPress isn't going anywhere either, although it is going through a transformation of becoming a full-on page builder. The classic version of WordPress will eventually disappear in favor of their new direction.
A Content Management System (CMS) like WordPress or Joomla helps you build, manage, and update a website without needing extensive coding knowledge. It’s ideal for beginners and experienced users alike who want flexibility and control over their site.
Both platforms can work for beginners, but WordPress is generally easier to start with due to its user-friendly interface and vast plugin library. Joomla offers more advanced customization options, which may appeal to those with technical experience or specific needs.
Not at all! Both platforms are designed to be user-friendly, with themes, templates, and extensions/plugins to help you build a website without coding. However, some coding knowledge can be helpful for advanced customizations.
Both platforms are free to use, but costs arise from domain registration, hosting, and optional premium themes or extensions. WordPress may incur additional costs for plugins, while Joomla often includes more built-in features without the added expenses.
Absolutely! Both platforms support e-commerce through plugins and extensions. WordPress users can utilize WooCommerce, while Joomla offers tools like VirtueMart or HikaShop to set up and manage online stores.
The choice depends on your goals and technical experience. WordPress is great for simple websites, blogs, and small businesses, while Joomla excels with more complex sites, multilingual needs, membership, and user role management. I can help evaluate your needs to determine the best fit; contact me with your questions.
About My Services
Discover how I can assist you with coaching, tutorials, customization, and support.
I provide personalized one-on-one coaching sessions tailored to your needs. This could include transitioning between WordPress and Joomla, mastering the block editor, or resolving specific website challenges.
My customization service focuses on includes theme/template adjustments, plugin/extension setup, and design tweaks. I should also mention that these services are subject to my availability.
I provide reliable support plans to help keep your website secure, updated, and optimized over time. However, this may change over time as my availability, also changes.
Unfortunately, I cannot provide full custom design or development services do to the amount of time they require. Most of my services are related to coaching and providing training courses and tutorials.
I offer coaching in two formats: Per hour and by the project. I normally bill $75 USD per hour for one-on-one services.
I won't be building a massive portfolio of themes, but I will provide at least 2 WordPress themes and 2 Joomla templates. I will make these available through a template membership.
Tutorials and Website Guidance
Step-by-step help for WordPress and Joomla users, tailored to all skill levels.
Absolutely! My tutorials are designed to simplify complex tasks and guide beginners step-by-step, whether you’re working with WordPress or Joomla.
I’m always open to creating tutorials based on popular demand or specific questions from anyone. Feel free to reach out with your suggestions.
I offer a combination of free tutorials in the form of blog articles, but I also offer an onsite paid membership that gives access to official training tutorials for Joomla, including personalized support!
I currently focus on written tutorials with detailed steps and images. However, I plan to incorporate premium video tutorials in the future for more interactive learning.
Yes, I keep my tutorials updated to reflect the latest versions and features of WordPress and Joomla, so you always have access to the most accurate information. Especially for the membership-based training.
To continue with your membership(s), I offer 50% off each renewal as a way to say thank you for staying on.
Yes! My tutorials are designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions, visuals, and screenshots to guide you through each task.
Personal FAQs
Just a little separation from the technical and support-related questions to lighten the day.
Over 15 years ago, I discovered these platforms while building my first websites as a freelance web designer. Their versatility and community support inspired me to help others navigate and succeed with them while finding how flexible they are.
Iced caramel coffees are my go-to drink for relaxing, especially when I take breaks from the computer. During summer, you’ll often find me on the back deck, sipping one while soaking in the sights, sounds, and tranquility of the forest around me—it’s my little slice of peace. And yes, I even enjoy them in the cold of winter! Fun fact: I have my own recipe, including a homemade caramel syrup that makes them extra special.
I've worked with both WordPress and Joomla over the last 15 years. Even though I designed, developed, and sold WordPress themes, I still have my preference to Joomla. It's not as though WordPress is no good, Joomla for me has been strong in many areas that I work in. I consider Joomla to be a true content management system, whereas WordPress is king of the blogging platforms. However, WordPress is transforming itself towards a path that is different from what it was originally made for.
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