Tag: drupal

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WordPress vs. Drupal vs. Joomla {infographic}

This is somewhat oversimplified but interesting infographic comparing the three opensource platforms.

Fascination Design uses both WordPress and Drupal based on the client’s needs. Joomla is also a good platform but it’s really an in-between solution which is why we chose to learn the two extremes. WordPress is easier to get started but not quite as robust as Drupal. And Drupal handles more customization and larger e-commerce sites better.

Quick note, there is also a difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. I’ll be doing a review and breakdown of that at a later date.

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What’s the difference between an “update” and an “upgrade”?

Usually this is in reference to WordPress, Drupal or other software installation.

Updates are within a software version. For example we update WordPress from 3.0 to 3.1. What’s important is the first number remains the same. Updates are simpler tasks and are often done to patch security vulnerabilities.

Upgrades are more complex and often require more attention and testing. For example from Drupal 6.x to Drupal 7.x. What’s important is that the first number changes. Usually there are more major revisions between one version and the next and there may be a waiting period to upgrade if certain plugins are required. Upgrades tend to extend the capabilities of the underlying software, add features, and or operate faster.

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Why use open source like WordPress and Drupal?

Why reinvent the wheel? We can add complex features, allow you to edit certain aspects without knowing code and secure your site more easily.

Why open source vs buying a package? With open source there is a giant community of people constantly working and improving the base of your site at any given moment. This doesn’t mean there isn’t a time and a place to purchase software or add-ons. Both WordPress & Drupal, our most popular choices of opensource website content management systems, have robust and stable base teams with a paid branch of their business to ensure longevity.