The document compares two Joomla sites, one using a third party template and the other using the default Protostar template. It provides general tips for Joomla site builders, including keeping Joomla and extensions updated, optimizing images, planning file structure, choosing a reliable hosting provider like Siteground, and selecting commercial templates from well-known providers. Useful links are also included for additional Joomla resources.

1. The Tale of Two Sites
One site uses a third party template
The other uses the default Joomla 3.x template
Protostar

2. • Keep Joomla and extensions up to date to avoid being hacked
• Optimise images and give them meaningful filenames and alt tags from the beginning to avoid lots of
work later
• Plan your filing structure well from the beginning – if you rename a file or move it to another folder, you
have to redo the link
• Siteground is a good choice for shared hosting services
• If you decide to go online for a commercial template, choose from the big names
– They keep up with Joomla upgrades
– You will become familiar with their style and might not feel inclined to change to another provider
General tips for the beginner:

3. Useful Links
• https://varvy.com/