There are two routes we can go with your static website upgrade. We can either upgrade to a new custom coded static website, or we can upgrade your website into a CMS (Content Management System). Choosing to upgrade to a static website will cost more due to the nature of custom-coding every element on your webpage. Upgrading Static into CMS websites are typically quick, affordable, stable, and gives you the option to update your own content if you desire after the upgrade.
We work with the Joomla! CMS and have succesfully upgraded multiple sites into a more stable version. Each Joomla! upgrade is different depending on your current Joomla! version. Going from Joomla 1.0 to 1.5 or from Joomla 1.5 to Joomla 1.6/1.7 requires a migration procedure that involves migrating your articles, menus, contacts, links, and users to a brand new platform. Upgrading within the same release version (ie. upgrading from Joomla! 1.5.8 to Joomla! 1.5.23) is always the easiest as most extensions and templates will work within that particular release version.
In some instances with Joomla! upgrades you will not be able to retain an extension you had in the prior version. This is due to the developers of that particular extension not having a stable current release available that is compatible with the current version of Joomla. In these situations we typically always find a suitable replacement extension that meets or exceeds your requirements and expectations.
When upgrading Joomla! sites, we also need to upgrade the front end look and feel. Normally most commercial templates are up-to-date and have updated templates that are both compatible with J!1.5 and J!1.6/1.7. In some cases there are no upgrade options and in these situations we can easily get you a solid replacement that will work for your upgraded Joomla! site.
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