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As a web developer, I get asked this question a lot: “Which is better, Joomla! or WordPress?” And my answer is the same every time: it really depends on what you want to accomplish. Each Content Management System (CMS) has its strengths and weaknesses, so when you’re trying to decide which one to use, there are a few factors you’ll need to take into consideration.

To make this process a little easier, I’ll show you a side-by-side comparison of these two web applications so that you can make a decision based on objective and concrete facts rather than hype or popularity trends.

Although Joomla! comes out ahead, the difference between these two applications is only 0.60 stars. You’ll notice that WordPress is stronger in manipulating text, and it is also simpler and faster to deploy and use. This would be the ideal solution if you’re just looking to develop a blog with a simple overall style, and your readers want a low-key interface and minimal interaction.

However, if you’d like to have more than a blog and predominantly textual content on your site, then Joomla! is a more appropriate solution. It will allow you greater customization, a sleeker and often even “sexier” appearance, advanced menus and other options, and you’ll have far more multimedia management capabilities. The trade-off is that Joomla! will also take you more time and effort to deploy, and the setup process is definitely not meant for people who don’t have any web development and programming skills.

If you fall within that category, I recommend finding a web design & hosting company that offers automated installation of the application.  You want to look for a company offers automated installation of both the WordPress and Joomla! CMS applications; that way you can skip the pains of setup and focus immediately on developing your site and managing your content.

About the Author:  Wesley Barras is a SEO specialist who writes about web design, search engine optimization techniques, and professional blogging.