{"id":66963,"date":"2023-03-07T08:01:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T14:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/?p=66963"},"modified":"2024-08-09T01:25:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T07:25:42","slug":"why-is-scalahosting-a-good-choice-for-joomla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/why-is-scalahosting-a-good-choice-for-joomla\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is ScalaHosting a Good Choice for Joomla"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Joomla is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/what-is-a-content-management-system\/\">content management system<\/a> (CMS) that\u2019s been widely underestimated. Its benefits are actually numerous &#8211; <strong>Joomla is free, easy to host, and allows you to start working on a website in minutes<\/strong>. It comes with default multilingual support, numerous extensions, and a customizable backend interface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, Joomla has a lot to offer. And we have a lot to offer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/what-is-joomla\/\"><strong>Joomla<\/strong><\/a> users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Joomla-Statistics\">Joomla Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image1.png\" alt=\"Why Is ScalaHosting a Good Choice for Joomla, Joomla Statistics\" class=\"wp-image-66966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image1-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image1-768x412.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some more reasons to pick Joomla:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joomla is the <strong>second most popular CMS<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2.7% of websites<\/strong> use Joomla.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joomla holds control over<strong> 3.26%<\/strong> of the CMS market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>300+ new websites<\/strong> are built daily using Joomla.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In terms of security, <a href=\"https:\/\/webtribunal.net\/blog\/joomla-statistics\/#gref\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Joomla wins<\/strong><\/a><strong> over WordPress<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But a web app is only as good as the environment in which it is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-Pick-the-Right-Joomla-Provider\">How to Pick the Right Joomla Provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image2.png\" alt=\"Why Is ScalaHosting a Good Choice for Joomla, How to Pick the Right Joomla Provider\" class=\"wp-image-66967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image2.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image2-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image2-768x392.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Business websites and web apps are a complicated ordeal. They often<strong> require extensive resources, trained support, and advanced security features<\/strong>.&nbsp; That\u2019s why you need to choose your Joomla hosting vendor carefully. There are several important factors to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Performance\"><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Joomla is usually used for websites with<strong> dynamic content<\/strong>, often featuring different types of media. Because of this, plans with limited or shared resources will probably lead to poor site performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/what-is-a-vps\/\">Virtual Private Server<\/a> is the optimal solution for Joomla websites. While pricier than <strong>shared hosting<\/strong>, it\u2019s often far more affordable than a <strong>dedicated server<\/strong>. But compared to the shared environment, virtual servers bring an unmatched performance and security, making it the most <strong>cost-effective platform for Joomla <\/strong>projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Security\"><strong>Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Security is a <strong>non-negotiable factor<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take notice of the safety layers a vendor provides &#8211; starting from the datacenter to each server. Also see if the hosting company provides:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>antispam features<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>antimalware tools<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>monitoring options<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>firewalls<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Joomla-specific security extras<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, look for a<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/what-is-ssl-and-why-you-need-it\/\"><strong>Secure Sockets Layer<\/strong><\/a><strong> (SSL)<\/strong> &#8211; it\u2019s an industry standard nowadays, but it\u2019s still a must if you\u2019re after <strong>securing your client data<\/strong> and <strong>improving your SEO rankings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Scalability\"><strong>Scalability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate goal is to make your <strong>Joomla website grow<\/strong>. So, you need to choose a hosting provider and a suitable plan that will<strong> allow you to scale your project easily <\/strong>as it gains more traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shared plans, for example, are pretty limited in that area. Of course, you can always start with this option and then move to a VPS, but the process is not always smooth. Check the<strong> migration options<\/strong> with your hosting vendor of choice and learn about your upgrade opportunities in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Support\">Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/why-web-hosting-support-is-important\/\">reliable support team<\/a> is always an important factor, regardless of your previous website-building experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to check out the <strong>provided channels to connect with the support team<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live chat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ticket system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Having a phone number available<\/strong> is highly recommended, in case there\u2019s an emergency. The support team will be the ones to assist you with any hosting-related issues or share some <strong>professional advice on possible improvement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Price\">Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t ignore the elephant in the room. <strong>Price is always a factor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just beginning your Joomla journey your best bet is to <strong>choose a provider that offers enough upgrade options<\/strong>. That way, you can start on the lowest-tier plan and move on to another, once your Joomla website grows. If you already have a site and know your monthly traffic, you can easily discuss it with your new host and figure out the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you can\u2019t ignore what\u2019s included in the price. Make sure to <strong>read the fine print<\/strong>, as there are cases where <strong>additional charges<\/strong> come to play.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Why-ScalaHosting-for-Joomla\"><strong>Why ScalaHosting for Joomla?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image3.png\" alt=\"Why Is ScalaHosting a Good Choice for Joomla, Why ScalaHosting for Joomla?\" class=\"wp-image-66968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image3.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image3-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of good hosting providers out there, but we pride ourselves on our unique plans that include some neat features. All of them are exclusive, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Official-Joomla-Partners\"><strong>Official Joomla Partners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ScalaHosting<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/scalahosting-and-joomla-with-a-new-partnership-and-more-client-opportunities\/\"> became a Joomla Platinum Partner<\/a> in 2020. Our team has been committed to Joomla and its community for over 10 years. Partnering in order to offer <strong>all-in-one VPS solutions like SPanel <\/strong>to a wider audience was a logical step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As of last year, we\u2019ve taken things to the next level by offering:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MJuIUL7bQ74\">Webinars<\/a> about SPanel and Joomla improvements and how the latest updates will affect your <strong>SEO score.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi Data Center Clustering, a unique solution for busy websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-click Joomla installation via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/spanel.html\"><strong>SPanel<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"LiteSpeed-OpenLiteSpeed-Servers\">LiteSpeed\/OpenLiteSpeed Servers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The LiteSpeed web server provides<strong> unmatched performance with minimal hardware resources<\/strong>. The faster loading speeds will also <strong>improve your SEO results<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LiteSpeed is also incredibly secure &#8211; it has <strong>built-in anti-DDoS<\/strong> options, and since it\u2019s compatible with Apache, you can use the<strong> mod_security module<\/strong> to block the majority of web attacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experience shows that such a server can <strong>accommodate 30% more visitors<\/strong>, without sacrificing performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OpenLiteSpeed, as the name suggests, is the <strong>open-source version of LiteSpeed Enterprise<\/strong>. It, however, does not have the same support as LiteSpeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose an SPanel VPS, you can install both LiteSpeed Enterprise and OpenLiteSpeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Easy-Hosting-Management\"><strong>Easy Hosting Management (SPanel)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image4.png\" alt=\"Why Is ScalaHosting a Good Choice for Joomla, Easy Hosting Management (SPanel)\" class=\"wp-image-66969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image4.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image4-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image4-768x424.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>SPanel is ScalaHosting\u2019s very own <strong>all-in-one solution for web hosting management<\/strong>. It has tools for <strong>web, email, database, <\/strong>and<strong> DNS handling<\/strong>. It was developed as an alternative to the popular cPanel, with none of the associated costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, that\u2019s right &#8211; SPanel is free! In addition, it offers several unique features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SShield<\/strong> &#8211; a top-notch server security tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SPanel Feature Requests <\/strong>&#8211; SPanel users can join a separate discussion forum, which enables you to directly contact the <strong>R&amp;D team and request whatever features you need.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>SPanel is easy to navigate, built with both beginners and experienced users in mind. It is<strong> equipped with Softaculous<\/strong> that can automatically set up Joomla on your account with just one click. You don\u2019t need any coding experience at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To sweeten things up even more, every website hosted on a server managed by SPanel gets<strong> a free SSL certificate<\/strong>. Users can <strong>add unlimited accounts<\/strong>, without any additional charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Advanced-Security-Monitoring\"><strong>Advanced Security Monitoring (SShield)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SShield is a vital part of SPanel. It<strong> monitors all the traffic<\/strong> to and from a website. That way, it can<strong> <\/strong>detect malicious activity immediately. All the data is presented in a <strong>detailed report<\/strong> that is later sent to the website owner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SShield is unique because it\u2019s <strong>AI-automated <\/strong>and utilizes<strong> machine learning techniques <\/strong>to inspect codes and filter out threats. The more issues it encounters, the better it gets at recognizing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once it detects suspicious activity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/website-security.html\"><strong>SShield<\/strong><\/a><strong> sends a notification <\/strong>to the owner. That way it gives users adequate time to <strong>react without blocking access to the website <\/strong>and disrupting its uptime and performance. It will<strong> regularly check<\/strong> the affected pages and will close down the security case, once the issue is resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Joomla-Manager\"><strong>Joomla Manager<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SPanel also features a dedicated Joomla manager.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image5.png\" alt=\"Why Is ScalaHosting a Good Choice for Joomla, Joomla Manager\" class=\"wp-image-66970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image5.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image5-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image5-768x214.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use it to set up Joomla on your account. It\u2019s very easy to do so &#8211; you just need to<strong> fill-in domain path, username, password, <\/strong>and<strong> email address<\/strong> in the dedicated fields.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image6-1024x698.png\" alt=\"Why Is ScalaHosting a Good Choice for Joomla, Joomla Manager 2\" class=\"wp-image-66971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image6-1024x698.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image6-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image6-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image6.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom of the page, you will see all active Joomla installations featured on your account. You\u2019re <strong>not limited in the number of projects<\/strong> you can run. You can use the very same menu to delete the ones you no longer need or reset a password.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to clone an existing Joomla installation, you will get an exact copy of the product, that will feature the same theme, extensions, content, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Automatic-Updates\"><strong>Automatic Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SPanel comes integrated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/scalahosting-introduces-softaculous-for-spanel\/\">Softaculous<\/a>, the most popula<strong>r app auto installer. <\/strong>Website owners can use it to <em>set automatic updates for Joomla<\/em>. They are<strong> turned off by default<\/strong>, which can be changed in a few simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image7.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image7.png\" alt=\"Why Is ScalaHosting a Good Choice for Joomla, Automatic Updates\" class=\"wp-image-66972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image7.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image7-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image7-768x344.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>Softaculous <\/strong>and navigate to <strong>Current installations<\/strong>. Find your Joomla Website and click on<strong> Edit details<\/strong>. This will open a new window:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image8.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image8.png\" alt=\"Why Is ScalaHosting a Good Choice for Joomla, Automatic Updates 2\" class=\"wp-image-66973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image8.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image8-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Image8-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the right side, you will notice the <strong>Auto Upgrade<\/strong> option. Click <strong>Upgrade to any latest version available<\/strong>, save your changes, and you\u2019re good to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an alternative, <strong>Joomla also has a built-in auto update feature. <\/strong>You can access it via the<strong> Joomla Update component<\/strong>. Go to the <strong>Update Server<\/strong> option and set it to <strong>Default &#8211; Joomla<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Daily-Offsite-Backups\"><strong>Daily Offsite Backups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ScalaHosting offers <strong>free daily offsite backups to a remote server<\/strong>. That way, you can restore your data yourself whenever you want, by visiting the SPanel. <strong>All of your information will be archived<\/strong>, so you can restore it all &#8211; from files to databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Trained-Joomla-Support\"><strong>Trained Joomla Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our support team is<strong> available 24\/7<\/strong>. We guarantee a 30-second response time on our live chat and a 15-minute initial reply for tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our technicians will gladly help you with all Joomla-related issues and questions at <strong>no extra cost<\/strong>. 98% of clients recommend us, so you can rest assured that you\u2019re in good hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Free-Joomla-Site-Migrations\">Free Joomla Site Migrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ScalaHosting will<strong> migrate your ongoing projects for free<\/strong>. It\u2019s a smooth process and your website visitors won\u2019t notice<strong> <\/strong>even a minute of downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s entirely done by our skilled technicians and all you need to do is provide your login details for the Joomla server with your other host. There will be <strong>no changes to your old web hosting configuration<\/strong> and you can always revert back if you don\u2019t find our services a perfect fit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the migration is complete, the person handling it will manually check to see if everything is working properly on your account with Scala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Cost-effective-Plans\">Cost-effective Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ScalaHosting offers a number of <strong>dedicated Joomla plans<\/strong>. They are customized for the optimal performance of all your projects. 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