TYPO3 vs. WordPress

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Why medium-sized companies should switch from WordPress to TYPO3 now

  • October 25, 2024
  • Reading time: 5 minutes
  • TYPO3
WordPress is the most widely used Content Management System (CMS) by businesses in the world. This is not surprising, as it is a free open-source system that is particularly suitable for small businesses due to its architecture and user-friendliness. However, WordPress can quickly reach its limits when it comes to more complex websites and higher requirements. It is also worth taking a closer look at aspects such as security and flexibility. In this article, we compare WordPress with the also free open-source CMS TYPO3 and highlight the key differences. By the end, you will understand why switching to TYPO3 could be beneficial for you.

Security: Risks with WordPress, high standards with TYPO3

WordPress is not only the most widely used, but also the most hacked CMS in the world. Outdated plugins are considered the main entry point for attacks. If these plugins come from third parties, there is a high risk that their development may be unexpectedly discontinued or updates may only appear with delays. If plugins are not up to date in terms of security, the entire installation can quickly be at risk, as there are often close dependencies between them.

For security, TYPO3, on the other hand, has its own security team responsible, which carries out continuous checks and releases patches. In addition, there are significantly higher security standards that extensions must meet before being accepted into the Extension Repository, which is available to all TYPO3 users. Therefore, although both CMS are community-driven for further development, the stricter principles and the security team in TYPO3 make the difference and thus make it the better choice for medium-sized companies.

Scalability: WordPress lags behind TYPO3

The goal of every website is to increase visitor numbers over time. However, high traffic can negatively impact server response times and website loading times, which in turn can have negative consequences for visitor satisfaction. The architecture of WordPress is more suited for small to medium websites, rather than large websites with high traffic. As a result, response and loading times can significantly deteriorate under increasing load. Additionally, many WordPress plugins load additional scripts and are often not optimized for high-traffic usage, further burdening the website's performance.

TYPO3 is inherently tailored to the needs of large and complex websites with high traffic. It can also be operated well in scalable and distributed infrastructures to distribute the load.

Design: TYPO3 with more effort, but also more possibilities

Website design in WordPress is essentially done through themes, which represent a pre-made set of layout, content elements, colors, and fonts. There is a wide selection of these themes available for various needs, allowing for the quick and cost-effective setup of websites. However, this comes at the expense of customization and extensibility, as these can be quite complex with themes and may not meet every requirement. This makes WordPress more suitable for small businesses looking for a quick solution without the need for continuous development.

In TYPO3, such themes do not exist, the frontend and content elements are developed individually. While this may require more programming effort and be more time-consuming during the initial setup, it quickly pays off due to better possibilities for further development. Since medium-sized companies in particular have a constant need for further development of their website, TYPO3 is the better choice for them.

Why it is worth switching from WordPress to TYPO3

Companies looking for a sustainable web solution that they can expand and further develop according to their requirements should consider security, scalability, and flexibility as important criteria for a CMS. Therefore, we recommend medium-sized companies to rely on the listed advantages of TYPO3 over WordPress and make a switch.

Please also consider the following advantages of TYPO3:

  • Customized solution - Custom extensions can be developed at any time to meet your requirements.

  • Granular rights management - the role/rights system allows finely tuned permissions for different roles, an advantage for large teams

  • Multilingualism - Content can be output in multiple languages without the need for additional plugins

  • Long-term support - older versions will continue to receive security updates

  • Integration in IT infrastructure - TYPO3 seamlessly integrates with third-party systems, such as CRM or ERP solutions.

    Do you have questions about switching from WordPress to TYPO3 or need support for a seamless transition? Take advantage of our services as an experienced TYPO3 agency now.

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