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Joomla and
Drupal are usually among the prime choices, and narrowing down from here can be
really baffling.
Well, the
verdict for the best CMS for your business can only be given after a proper
analysis of the nature of your website, your needs and resources and technical
know-how of your team. This brief introduction of the two content management
systems could help you in the decision making process.
Let us talk
about Joomla first. It is an open source application that is usually credited
for its ease of use and user friendliness. For this reason, amateur web
developers usually prefer Joomla over Drupal. Some other features of Joomla
include multilingual support and enhanced functionalities by the use of
extensions.
Joomla,
however, can put a little load on your budget. Though the basic Joomla
framework is free of cost, but further development charges can be somewhat
expensive. Also, you can use only one website for every single Joomla
installation, as multiple websites on the same installation are not supported..
Drupal has
an upper hand in this aspect, as it supports multiple websites with a single
installation. Like Joomla, Drupal is also based on an open source platform. So,
you are not bound to any one service provider for building or maintaining your
site. Support for search engine friendly URLs in Drupal is another feature that
trumps Joomla.
If your
website features social media tools, then Drupal can be a better CMS option for
you, as its support for multimedia is much stronger and comprehensive as
compared to Joomla. Apart from all this, Drupal also features an effective
document management system and easier external integration. It enhances user
experience with an easy and detailed user management and permissions portal, a
feature that is missing in Joomla.
Both these
content management systems are backed by strong online communities and high
profile clients. But the Drupal community is slightly more supportive and less
business oriented as compared their Joomla counterparts.
So, in
conclusion, you are the judge. You understand your business needs better than
anyone, and hence no one can do a better job on determining the better CMS for
your website. The general consensus would suggest going for Joomla if you own a
simpler website and want to save yourself from learning the slight technical
know-how that is essential for Drupal. Joomla is also the quicker CMS and
sets-up one your website faster than Drupal. But if you want to include and
manage rich features on your website, Drupal can be a better choice, as it
provides a greater deal of flexibility. It also caters to your SEO needs better
than Joomla, where search engine friendly URLs can only be implemented using a
commercial component. Look into your web needs and make a smart choice.