Change Joomla to Wordpress (Better SEO)

[Netkreativ]

Hi,

I'd like to change my cms but I am afraid

I have lots of content in Google, so I know I should make 301 list but what do you think about the change? Now I am in good position and I don't want to make bad my rank

Please let me know which way is the best and secured

Thanks,

Misi

[TomRayner]

Hi Misi

Don't mean to be pedantic, but can I ask: "Why?"

In previous years, I think Wordpress was a better platform than Joomla in terms of SEO.  But that gap has definitely decreased and not too long ago there was a great blog post on making your Joomla site SEO friendly.

I don't see a major difference between the two nowadays.  Jooma isn't as friendly straight away as Wordpress, but can be if done correctly.

Unless you're absolutely set on switching to WP, I'd maybe save yourself the hassle and optimise your Joomla website better.  If you already have good rankings, I think it would be a mistake to change simply because wordpress is seen as "better" for SEO.

[Netkreativ]

Now I have an old 1.5 version, do you think if i migrate to the latest one with the same URL structure + 404SEF that can be better in SEO?

I am just thinking that Google likes more WP

[AnythingDigital]

Certainly adding an SEO tool like sh404SEF to your Joomla site will do wonders. I don't think there is much evidence though that Google prefers once CMS to another.

If you plan to migrate to Joomla 3, the latest sh404SEF now supports it.