Joomla!® Upgrade Solutions

Whether you do not yet have a dynamic website OR you are running a website built using an older version of Joomla! we can save you time and money!

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Why Upgrade?

1. faster loading website!
2. improved search engine optimisation - more hits!
3. much improved control panel user interface - quicker and eaiser to manage your content!
4. massive array of extensions for you to choose from to further develop your dynamic website!
5. enhanced user management (see Access Control System below)!
6. easier to structure and manage your website content (see Unlimited Depth Organisational Model below).

What's new in Joomla! 2.5?

The many improvements introduced in Joomla 2.5 include:

1. Productivity improvements
2. New user permissions
3. SEO improvements
4. Multi-language support
5. Integrated trash management
6. Extension installer improvements

Read more about Joomla! improvements.

What does upgrade involve?

Upgrade typically involves:

• backing up of your existing website's database, directories and files;
• migration of your site's database to a format compatible with the latest version of Joomla!;
• sourcing of and installing compatible replacements for any currently used extensions (for example: site map, image rotator);
• testing of the upgraded website in a different server location to ensure there are no issues arising;
• replacing your current website with the new version of your website using the latest Joomla!

Note: if you are using a Wynchcote Joomla! Template then we will also upgrade your template to a format which is compatible with the latest version of Joomla!

Who should consider an upgrade?

Anyone who is running a Joomla! website which is earlier than Joomla! 1.7.

About Joomla! Releases

Whichever version of Joomla! you are using, you are advised to look out for new releases of your particluar version of Joomla!

For example, if your site is using Joomla! 2.5.0, then you should upgrade to the most recent release: Joomla! 2.5.1.

Users should also ensure they are using the latest version of any third party extensions being used by their Joomla! website, and remove old extensions which are no longer being used.

Why?

To prevent leaving your site open to hacker attack and improve its performance.

How easy is it to uprade your Joomla! website?

If you are using Joomla! 1.7 and beyond the the process is quite straightforward.

Upgrading is of itself not however the whole story; first you must backup your website. In some circumstances it is also advisable to test an upgraded website on a remote server before going live.

Unsure what is the best approach for your circumstances?

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