// Joomla under control
Maintenance of Joomla websites without risk to the operation of the website
Updates, migrations, templates, extensions, forms, multilingual, security and minor fixes. I help Joomla website owners in France keep old and new versions up and running without chaotic updates.
Updates
I check the compatibility of Joomla, PHP, template and extensions before changes on the production website.
Migration
I help you switch from older versions of Joomla to current ones without losing structure and content.
Extensions
Customization and replacement of components, modules, plugins, forms, galleries and SEO tools.
Protection
Check for hacks, suspicious files, users, access rights and basic security.
// What Joomla owners most often need
Not just “update the CMS”, but keep the website working
Joomla often lives for years: the website works, but the version is outdated, extensions have not been updated for a long time, hosting asks to switch to new PHP, and no one wants to risk sales and enquiries. Therefore, diagnostics are first needed, and then a careful work plan.
Joomla update
Preparing a backup, checking PHP, updating the core and extensions, testing pages, forms and admin.
Joomla 3 migration → 4/5
Inventory of extensions, transfer of structure, replacement of incompatible modules and control after the transition.
Template and appearance
Edits to the layout, mobile version, module positions, colors, fonts and replacement of an outdated template.
Components and plugins
Forms, galleries, catalog, map, multilingual, SEO, anti-spam and integration with external services.
Content and languages
Materials, categories, menus, language versions, meta-data and neat edits without breaking the structure.
Errors and recovery
White screen, errors after changing PHP, broken forms, problems with admin, access and file rights.
// Joomla technical support
Joomla often requires not a one-click update, but a careful migration
If the website has not been maintained for a long time, the risk is usually not in Joomla itself, but in a combination: an old version of PHP, an incompatible template, abandoned extensions and the lack of a fresh backup. Therefore, I first record the current state, and then move step by step.
// How the work goes
First calm, then change
The goal of Joomla maintenance is not to “touch more settings,” but to make the website work stably after each change.
Audit
I check Joomla version, PHP, extensions, template, errors and security status.
Backup
Before making changes, you need a clear way to rollback: files, database and hosting access.
Compatibility
I check the extensions and template so that it doesn’t break after updating or changing PHP.
Works
Updating, migrating, customizing, editing the template, forms, modules or website structure.
Check
Control of visible pages, admin panel, application forms, languages, menus, speed and basic errors.
// When not to delay
It's better to check Joomla before the website stops opening
- Hosting asks to update PHP
- Joomla has not been updated for a long time
- Forms stopped sending enquiries
- Administrator is slow or has errors
- The template looks bad on the phone
- Suspicious files appeared on the website
- Extensions are no longer supported
- Need to transfer the website to a new hosting
// Application
It’s better to start with a Joomla audit
Send a link to the website and briefly describe the task: update, migration, template, extension, form, language, virus, hosting or error. I will look at the situation and offer a clear next step.
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Joomla maintenance
Is it safe to upgrade an old Joomla?
Yes, but first you need to check the Joomla version, PHP, template, components, modules and plugins. For older websites, the safe path usually starts with a copy of the website and a test update, rather than updating directly to the production website.
Joomla 3 can be simply upgraded to Joomla 4 or 5?
Sometimes it is possible, but more often it is a full-fledged migration. You need to understand which extensions are compatible with the new version, what to replace, how the template will behave and whether the forms, menus, languages and catalog will break.
What to do if the website is broken after the update?
The main thing is not to continue editing blindly. You need a backup, access to hosting and an error log. After this, you can roll back the website, find an extension or PHP version conflict, and then repeat the update carefully.
Is it possible to replace an old Joomla template?
Yes. I usually check the content structure, module positions, menus and styles so that the new template does not destroy important pages. If the website is old, replacing the template often comes along with updating Joomla and PHP.
Do you work with components, modules and plugins?
Yes, I help update, customize and replace Joomla extensions. This could be an application form, gallery, catalog, multilingual, map, SEO component, security, or integration with an external service.
Can you help with materials, menus and multilingualism?
Yes. You can correct materials, categories, menus, language versions, modules on different pages, and basic SEO fields. For websites in France, it is especially important to carefully maintain the French version and not break the Russian or Ukrainian structure.
What to do if Joomla forms do not send emails?
The form settings, Joomla email method, SMTP, hosting, antispam and sender addresses are checked. Often the problem is not in the form itself, but in email restrictions of the hosting or incorrect SMTP settings.
What to do if a Joomla website is hacked?
It is necessary to block the attacker's access, find malicious files, check users, template, extensions, cron tasks and database. After cleaning, it is important to update Joomla, extensions and passwords, otherwise the infection may return.
Do I need access to the admin and hosting?
For diagnostics, you usually need access to the Joomla admin panel. For updates, migration, recovery and virus treatment, you almost always also need access to hosting or a file manager, and sometimes to a database.
Is it possible to take Joomla for regular maintenance?
Yes. Regular maintenance includes update control, backups, security checks, minor edits, content assistance, and technical support. The format depends on the Joomla version and the complexity of the website.