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Which is better for a custom directory, WordPress or Joomla?
If you’re choosing between WordPress and Joomla to create a custom directory, the better one would be the one that you find a directory plugin for that you like - or if you’re a coder, the framework/set-up that you like better. With either platform, you have to extend the features to create a custom directory website; it’s not a built-in feature.
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What are some good eCommerce platforms for developers?
Whether you’re a web developer or don’t have any experience, UltimateWB is a great e-commerce platform. It lets you add coding if you want, but it comes with so many built-in apps and features that are very customizable that you probably won’t need to.
Another e-commerce platform option is WordPress with the WooCommerce plugin, but it may not have many of the advanced features you want out-of-the-box. So you will have to then code or find/install third party plugins/extensions, which
Is WooCommerce the most customizable eCommerce platform?
WooCommerce is an e-commerce plugin that works with WordPress. It is very customizable because it is open source code, but you have to create or find/install plugins for more advanced features, such as a payment gateway, subscription services, social media integration, or an affiliate system. Some of these plugins/extensions are free, some you can buy for a one-time fee, and some have yearly fees to continue using. Each third party plugin/extension you choose to use, increases your security risk and
... Continue readingHow can you fix “your server is running PHP version 5.4.45 but WordPress 5.2 requires at least 5.6.20” on WordPress?
Upgrade your php version using your web hosting control panel WHM (VPS/Dedicated Servers), or ask your web hosting company to do it for you. It should be an included service. Currently, the best php version to run is the newest, php 7.4, but you do have to make sure any of the other codes/website builders you are running on your website are also compatible with it. Software that is kept updated run on php 7+ right now, such as UltimateWB.
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What website platform do you recommend for someone who has not decided if they want their sites focus to be blogging or e-commerce?
UltimateWB - you can create any type of website with it, so you don’t have to know from the beginning what features you want your website to have, just build as you go. It has so many built-in apps that are very customizable, and it is so fast and easy to use. UltimateWB is the most flexible website builder.
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... Continue readingWhat is the cost of maintenance of an e-commerce website? Where can I find a good company or freelancer for this?
Depends on what you want the maintenance to include. You can cut on costs by managing your website yourself from the admin panel. UltimateWB has a built-in e-commerce app with a very easy-to-use admin panel to add/edit items, inventory, view payments, create coupons, etc. Then there’s the maintenance to keep your website builder updated. If you use UltimateWB and also use their web hosting, they provide free upgrade services, so you wouldn’t have to worry about that.
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Why use WordPress vs. Wix, Weebly, etc.?
I would choose WordPress over Wix, Weebly, and other hosted website builders that restrict you to just use their web hosting, and pay the monthly fees they choose and may increase, or you lose your website. With WordPress you can download the software and install it on the web hosting server you choose, and you get access to your files and the web hosting control panel. WordPress is great for blogs, but it can get very complicated for websites, and
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Where can you find an amateur WordPress developer for designing an e-commerce website?
You can try craigslist. To design an e-commerce website with WordPress, you will need someone experienced in WordPress and WooCommerce, or they can learn on the job (takes longer to complete, but they may give you a lower price). WooCommerce is an e-commerce plugin. You could also do it yourself very easily with UltimateWB - it has a built-in e-commerce app that you can use to build your website and customize without any experience. Plus it comes with free tech
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Can I use Joomla to build an e-commerce store for selling products or services?
Joomla doesn’t have any e-commerce features built-in - but you can choose an e-commerce plugin to install and use. You will probably find that the UltimateWB website builder is much easier though - it has e-commerce features built-in and you can use your website admin panel to create/customize your website.
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How is “Go Daddy” as a website builder?
The GoDaddy website builder is very limiting on flexibility and customization options, as well as features. Even if you just want a basic website, it’s not a good option. If you like their web hosting plans, you can still use it with a downloadable website builder that you can install on there, like WordPress or UltimateWB. I think UltimateWB is the best - the easiest to use, with the most features, lots of built-in apps, and very customizable. UltimateWB even
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