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Joomla upgrade

Support has ended for your version of Joomla. Migrate to Joomla 6 as soon as possible.

If you have an older version of Joomla, now is the time to upgrade to the latest version. Right now 6.0.4 is the most recent version.

I can help you to upgrade your Joomla website to the latest Joomla version. If you are still using an older Joomla version (1.0, 1.5 or 2.5, 3.x) then it is no problem to plan an upgrade.

With my Joomla upgrade service the transition to the latest Joomla version will be seamless and there will be no downtime for your current live site. Upgrading and testing is done on my own development server. This way you also have the opportunity to review and approve the "new website" before it goes live.

Joomla migration roadmap

Upgrading Joomla cannot be done with 1 click of a button. To avoid losing your important information it is important to have a good plan. Below you can see the steps I take to properly migrate your website to the latest Joomla version.

Joomla upgrade
Checking requirements

Checking requirements

I first check your website to make sure the template, extensions and hosting party are ready for the upgrade.

Backing up

Backing up

The website will be copied to my development environment. This way, the current site will just stay online.

Upgrade

Upgrade

The users, articles, extensions and template will be converted to Joomla 6

Check

Check

Every functionality of the site is tested and compared to the old website.

Going live

Going live

After your review and final testing, we will copy the website to the live environment.

Support

Support

Need help with your new website? No problem, I'll help you even after the upgrade!

Why do I need to upgrade to Joomla 6?

An update is a minor step within the same major version (e.g. from 6.2.3 to 6.2.5).

An upgrade or migration is a switch to a new major version (e.g. from Joomla 3 to Joomla 6). This often requires more preparation and checking of extensions and templates.

What is the cost of an upgrade?

The cost of the upgrade depends on the Joomla version you are using, the template and the third party extensions installed on your site. Let me know your requirements and I will list all the costs for you in a clear but non-committal quote.

Why should I upgrade to Joomla 6?

Joomla 3.0 was released in September 2012. The system is now more than 10 years old. In the world of the internet, we can safely call that ‘elderly’. A lot has changed in recent years in terms of technology, and many new insights have emerged. Your website will be faster, perform better in search results, offer new possibilities, etc.

Support for Joomla 3 will end in August 2023. It is therefore wise to plan the migration as soon as possible.

What are the costs of an upgrade?

The cost of the upgrade depends on the Joomla version you are using, the template, and any third-party extensions installed on your site. Let me know your requirements and I will provide you with a clear, no-obligation quote detailing all the costs.

My template or extensions are not compatible with Joomla 6, now what?

If certain extensions are not available for Joomla 6, I will migrate the information to a similar extension/template in consultation.

Can my website be hacked if I do not upgrade?

Yes. Without updates, your site is more vulnerable to hacks, malware, and malfunctions. Joomla 3 no longer receives security updates.

Will I need to relearn how to use Joomla after the upgrade?

The basics of Joomla remain recognisable, but some screens have been improved. After the migration, I will be happy to give you a brief explanation or manual.

Joomla Upgrade

from €600
  • Upgrade without downtime
  • Checking requirements
  • Backing up
  • Users, articles, extensions and template migration
  • Testing
  • Copy to Live Environment

What my customers say

Diane Smeulders

After designing a logo and accompanying corporate identity by a designer, a website also had to be built. With our limited computer knowledge, it was better to outsource this. We found a great partner in Jeroen from Joomill. Our website has really become a reflection of who we are and what we stand for. Good work, Jeroen!

- Diane Smeulders