JOOMLA DEVELOPMENT
Expert Joomla Development for Complex CMS Requirements.
Custom components. Performant builds.
Custom Joomla CMS development — bespoke templates, custom component development, plugin builds, and migrations to Joomla 4/5. We build Joomla sites that load fast, are easy to manage, and don't rely on frameworks your team can't understand.
View our workJoomla CMS
Custom Development Build
4.x+
Joomla version
< 1.5s
Load time
100%
Custom templates
Custom Components
Load time
<1.5s
Joomla
Joomla 5
Latest version expertise
< 1.5s
Avg. load time on our builds
30+
Joomla projects delivered
100%
Custom templates — no Gantry
Joomla is a powerful CMS that most developers implement poorly. We build it to its full capability.
Joomla sits between WordPress (simple, limited) and Drupal (complex, powerful) in the CMS spectrum — offering a flexible component architecture, multiple access control levels, and a multilingual system that's built in rather than bolted on. The platform excels for content-heavy sites, membership portals, and multi-language publishing where WordPress's plugin approach creates maintenance overhead.
The common failure mode in Joomla development is relying on page builder frameworks (Gantry, T3) that add performance overhead and create template lock-in. We build custom Joomla templates in clean HTML and CSS with no framework dependencies — resulting in lighter, faster sites your team can maintain and extend without framework-specific knowledge.
Joomla 5
Latest version expertise
< 1.5s
Avg. load time on our builds
30+
Joomla projects delivered
100%
Custom templates — no Gantry
A well-built Joomla site is powerful, fast, and maintainable. A poorly-built one is slow, fragile, and costs you money every time something needs to change.
The gap between a good and bad Joomla implementation is wider than many clients expect. A custom template in clean code loads in under 1.5 seconds. A Gantry or T3 framework template with multiple page builder layers and unnecessary JavaScript loads in 4-6 seconds. The content management experience is equally different — a well-structured Joomla site with clear category architecture is a pleasure to update; a poorly-structured one means calling a developer for every content change.
We've rebuilt Joomla sites for organisations that had been paying a developer £200-300 per update because the original build was so poorly structured that nobody else could understand it. Correct Joomla architecture — clear component structure, clean template code, proper ACL configuration, and full handover documentation — is the difference between a site that empowers your team and one that holds it hostage.
Every service under one roof.
Swipe or use arrows · 1 of 5
Bespoke Joomla templates in clean HTML/CSS.
Custom Joomla template development with no framework dependencies. Clean HTML5, CSS3, and minimal JavaScript that loads fast, works on all devices, and your team can maintain without framework-specific knowledge.
Active coverage area
Bespoke Joomla templates in clean HTML/CSS.
View
1/5
Intent
Buyer need
Proof
Trust signal
Action
Lead path
Custom HTML/CSS — no Gantry/T3
Mobile-first responsive
Performance-optimised
Not sure where to start?
Talk to our teamBuilt for performance at every layer.
Custom Template Development
Bespoke Joomla templates in clean HTML/CSS with no framework dependencies. Fast, maintainable, mobile-first.
Custom Component Development
MVC Joomla components for complex content types and business functionality not covered by core or extensions.
Multilingual Architecture
Native Joomla multilingual setup — language manager, content associations, and hreflang SEO. No translation plugins needed.
Performance Optimisation
Sub-1.5s load times, Gzip compression, browser caching, and CDN configuration. Joomla can be fast when built correctly.
ACL Configuration
Granular access control configuration matching your editorial workflow — authors, editors, publishers — without plugins.
Version Migration
Legacy Joomla 1.5/2.5/3 migration to Joomla 4/5 with full content migration and SEO preservation.
Plugin Development
Custom Joomla plugins for system events, authentication customisation, and third-party integrations.
Security & Maintenance
Monthly core and extension updates through staging, security scanning, and uptime monitoring.
Analytics Integration
GA4 and Search Console configured and verified. Conversion tracking and event tracking set up at launch.
The platforms we build on.
We're platform-agnostic but opinionated. Every platform recommendation is made after understanding your business model, your team's capability, and your growth plans — not because it's easiest for us.
Joomla 5.x
CMSThe current Joomla long-term support release with full PHP 8.2 compatibility. All our builds target the current release — no legacy version deployments.
PHP 8.2
Server-sideJoomla custom component and plugin development in PHP 8.2 with strict typing and PSR-compliant code structure.
Joomla Framework
Extension developmentCustom component and plugin development using the Joomla MVC framework — proper model, view, and controller separation with Joomla's service container.
Joomla Language Manager
MultilingualJoomla's native language management system for multilingual sites — no third-party translation plugins required, with content associations and automatic hreflang generation.
JoomSEF / SH404SEF
SEOSEF URL configuration and SEO extension integration for clean, keyword-rich URLs and comprehensive meta management.
Akeeba Backup
BackupAkeeba Backup for scheduled automated backups and one-click restore. Industry standard for Joomla site protection.
Proven outcomes.
100%
Content migrated
+85%
Member portal engagement
Global Trade Association
Custom Joomla 5 membership portal with ACL-gated content, member directory, and event booking. Migrated from Joomla 2.5 with full content preservation.
100%
Content migrated
+85%
Member portal engagement
6
Languages — no plugins
+140%
Organic traffic
European Property Group
Multilingual Joomla 4 build in 6 languages using native language manager. Custom property listing component with advanced filtering. Zero third-party translation plugins.
6
Languages — no plugins
+140%
Organic traffic
800+
Articles migrated
WCAG AA
Accessibility standard
Municipal Services Portal
Legacy Joomla 1.5 migration to Joomla 5 for a government portal. Full ACL reconfiguration, 800+ article migration, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance.
800+
Articles migrated
WCAG AA
Accessibility standard
Our Strategic Process
Audit your existing Joomla site before planning anything.
Version assessment, extension inventory, template structure review, content architecture, and performance baseline. We understand exactly what we're working with before recommending a path.
Book a Free CallPhase 1 of 6
Audit
All phases
Next: Design
Answers, before you ask.
The most common questions we hear about services, process, timelines, and fit — answered plainly.
Joomla is the right choice when you need: built-in multilingual support (Joomla's native; WordPress requires plugins), granular ACL for editorial workflows, a more structured content model than WordPress but less developer-intensive than Drupal, or when your team is already familiar with Joomla. We'll give you a direct recommendation after a brief requirements conversation.
Industry perspectives.
Practical guides and data-backed insights from our senior team.
Joomla Development
Joomla 5 in 2026: When It's the Right CMS and When It Isn't
Joomla 5 in 2026: When It's the Right CMS and When It Isn't
Joomla is a capable CMS that's been unfairly overshadowed by WordPress's market share. We explain the scenarios where Joomla's built-in multilingual support, granular ACL, and structured content model make it the better choice — and the scenarios where WordPress or Drupal is a better fit.
Multilingual
Joomla Native Multilingual vs. Translation Plugins: Why Built-In Always Wins
Joomla Native Multilingual vs. Translation Plugins: Why Built-In Always Wins
Joomla's native language management is the most capable built-in multilingual CMS system available. Content associations, automatic hreflang, and language-specific menus — all without a plugin. We compare the native approach to WPML and similar plugins on architecture, performance, and maintenance.
Joomla Migration
Migrating from Joomla 3.x to Joomla 5: The Complete Guide
Migrating from Joomla 3.x to Joomla 5: The Complete Guide
Joomla 3 reached end-of-life and Joomla 5 is a major architecture change. The migration path is not trivial — extensions require compatibility review, templates need rebuilding, and the content migration requires careful mapping. We walk through the complete migration process with the steps we use on every legacy Joomla migration.
Let's build something that
compounds over time.
One senior team. Every channel. No hand-offs. Book a Free Call and we'll review your current setup before we speak.