wordpress from a joomla perspective
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Joomla is my hammer• I can build anything with Joomla
• Built a name and a reputation in the Joomla community
• Built a business on that reputation
• Every project looked like a nail
• What was best for me vs. what was best for my client
WordPress was a threat• I criticized WordPress because…
• It wasn’t a “real” CMS
• It was spaghetti code that wasn’t well structured
• I didn’t understand it
• Missed opportunities for growth
• Missed opportunities for business
• Missed opportunities for community
Where am I now?• Full stack developer for Reaktiv Studios
• One of only 13 WordPress.com VIP service partners in the world
• Working with interesting clients and interesting people
• Embracing the WordPress community while remaining connected to the Joomla community
• I still love Joomla, use Joomla, and recommend Joomla when it is the right tool for the job.
Takeaways• WordPress and Joomla are very similar in a lot of ways
• … but there is a learning curve to switch between them.
• Learning something new is hard, but it’s worth it.
• Don’t get complacent with your current skillset.
• Embrace new things, new ideas, new technology, and new communities.
• That Cory Webb guy sure is handsome.