Joomla is an open-source content management system<\/a> (CMS). It enables you to create a functional and eye-catching website without any coding skills<\/strong>. You can basically create any kind of online project with the right tools – online shops, blogs, portfolios, and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While Joomla might not be as popular as WordPress, but it still comes with numerous benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n And that\u2019s just the tip of the iceberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of the above greatly contribute as to why many people find themselves at the helm of multiple Joomla projects<\/strong>. That, however, can be an extremely time-consuming process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At ScalaHosting<\/strong><\/a>, we\u2019ve created an easy-to-follow guide that will help you streamline your workflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check it out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Managing multiple Joomla websites<\/strong> (or any type of projects, really) involves careful planning and establishing a set of procedures that will help you keep up with all of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, where is it best to start?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The golden rule is simple – if a site takes longer than three seconds to load, users will bounce.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to avoid that, you need to be in the loop about how your Joomla websites are performing. Google Analytics<\/strong> can help with that – there\u2019s a view, called Site Speed Page Timings<\/strong>. It will show you a detailed report with invaluable data collected over time. You can use such information to test improvements and how they affect performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another good idea is to measure performance by geographical region. The Site Speed Page Timings report <\/strong>features a map that will show you if there are users from a particular country that have difficulties with your Joomla website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Google Analytics is not the only useful option here, however:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While there are some things you could do manually, that\u2019s not exactly the easiest task when managing multiple Joomla projects<\/strong>. Thankfully, there are some pretty good tools on the market to help with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n JML Multi Sites is one of the best tools to manage multiple sites using your own Joomla configuration files. It allows you to share files, folders, users, <\/strong>and extensions <\/strong>between various independent sites. It\u2019s also pretty flexible when it comes to databases<\/strong> – you can have one for all of your creations, get two, or match the number of sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fair warning, though – it does take quite some time to get the hang of using JMS Multi Sites<\/strong>. Thankfully, the app support team is incredibly helpful and there\u2019s documentation available<\/strong> on the official website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The latest edition of JMS Multi Sites is compatible with the following Joomla versions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prices start from \u20ac139.99<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watchful has a lot up its sleeve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Its website organizer offers a 1000-foot view<\/strong>, which allows you to prioritize maintenance. It tracks your activity and saves documentation on it, even including custom notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, Watchful offers a bulk software installer and updater that<\/strong> saves a ton of time. Updates can be scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tool also features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n And more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watchful is available on the Joomla Extensions Directory and offers its tools for free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n mySites.guru lets users connect unlimited Joomla sites and deal with all of them from one place. You can manage users, PHP applications, <\/strong>and tasks<\/strong> easily, thanks to the intuitive dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, you can monitor the uptime of all connected websites<\/strong> for free, thanks to the integration with UptimeRobot. mySites.guru also offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n And more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The pricing starts from \u00a319.99\/month<\/strong>, with no limits on the number of Joomla websites you can add.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want your websites to get many views, you\u2019ll need to keep track of your SEO performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But first things first. Joomla has a default setting for search-friendly URLS<\/a>, which you can configure from your dashboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can then check out the best Joomla extensions for SEO<\/a> and choose one that fits your needs and budget best. Ideally, look for a tool that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s talk about maintenance.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s probably the part that people dread the most. Luckily, we have some tips that will simplify the process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To be fair, most of the site management tools <\/strong>will do those things for you. Still, it\u2019s good to have a system in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For some issues, however, you\u2019ll need to trust your <\/strong>hosting company<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\u2019t achieve great results if your Joomla site is constantly down or running below-par speeds.<\/em> But even the most experienced developers and site owners can run into unexpected issues. Having access to a team of experts<\/strong> that can assist at any time of the day is crucial for any project that wants to make it in the big league. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why you need to thoroughly research the pool of hosting companies before investing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how we can help:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n ScalaHosting is among the certified managed VPS providers for Joomla<\/strong>. We have been a Platinum Global Sponsor<\/strong> for some time now and host thousands of happy clients of the CMS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our packages come with the state-of-the-art SPanel<\/a>, a unique product we developed for simplifying hosting and website management.<\/strong> The platform packs a ton of useful features related to your domain names, files, databases, emails, SSL certificates<\/strong>, and many more. SPanel is fully adaptable for beginners and comes absolutely free of charge with a VPS package<\/a> of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ScalaHosting support is available 24\/7. We\u2019ve got your back if anything goes wrong and will be glad to have your Joomla project grow with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Managing Multiple Joomla Websites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Measure Site Speed and Performance <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use Site Management Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
JMS Multi Sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MultisiteSCR1.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
Watchful<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MultisiteSCR2.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
mySites.guru<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
![\"How](\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-30T084904.286.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
Keep Track of SEO Performance <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Establish a Maintenance Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Trust a Reliable Hosting Company<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"shortcode-logo\"](\"\/blog\/images\/shortcode-bg-new-logo-joomla.svg\" "\\"shortcode-logo\\"\/"){kind=logo}
\r\n ![\"shortcode-bg\"](\"\/blog\/images\/shortcode-bg-new-joomla.webp\" "\\"shortcode-bg\\"\/")
\r\n <\/div>\r\n