Things to Consider While Choosing Joomla Template Framework

Selecting a framework is always a hectic task as your all further developments based on that. And also with the multiple options to choose from, everyone can quickly get confused.

Some readers who are new to a framework, some things might be wondering what is Joomla framework and what's the use of it?

A Framework is a code of block which acts as parent template and can be installed on the CMS like Joomla. After this, a child theme can be installed over the framework to increase the full potential of the framework.

The framework also helps in increasing the speed of development of Joomla based websites and templates. The development time is improved because all theme frameworks offer a great deal of functionality and customization options, which take out the need of coding everything by the developer.

However, still, finding the perfect framework is always very difficult and we understand this very well. That’s why we are here with this article, in which we are going to tell you all the significant things to consider while choosing a Best Template framework for Joomla So let’s dive in straight to them.

 

1. Easy Learning Curve

There should always be an easy learning curve. Everyone can access a framework, which is very hard to learn and use, then it is of no use on the other hand if a framework is easy to use and has a smooth learning curve.

The functionality of the framework must have to be self-understandable and straightforward. No matter how complicated the features in the backdrop, how hard is to code that feature but the user doesn’t want to know all. All they care is how easy the framework is to use.

 

2. Fully Responsive and SEO Optimized

 

We all know that how much responsiveness and search engine optimization matters and especially in this time of ever-increasing competition. If you are going with a Joomla templates websites framework make sure that it is fully responsive i.e. the website and templates created with the framework are readily adaptable to any screen size.

Along with this, The framework must have to correctly SEO optimized to boost your ranking in SERPs.

3. Clean, Lightweight and Robust Code

 

Page loading speed matters a lot both in user experience and in search rankings. If a user had to wait for ages to look up at your website, then believe me no one is going to visit your site ever again.

The framework coding must be done in a way that it is well formatted, clean and lightweight with maximum accuracy. The lightweight code helps the website to load faster and provide a better user experience.

4. Customizations and Typography

 A Framework should always be flexible i.e. it should allow you to customize the site as the way the developer want. The user of the framework has the functionality to change the things like color, font, layout, basic settings of the site. Typography of the site also plays a significant role in attracting the readers, so there must be functionality to change and experiment with different font styles.

There is no use of buying a framework which doesn’t let you play with these all and bound you to use the default setting and layouts.

5. Quality Support 

Everyone will please you until the point you are his/her potential customer and when you bought a framework then there comes the real thing - After Support.

Assume you bought a greatest framework of all time but the parent's company suck at providing the after support. Then I don’t think there is any use of that product as it is obvious people are going to come up with many question and doubts related to the product. However, with the proper support, they all are going to be hanging in the middle.

Therefore, always go with a framework which assures you the quality support even after the sale of the product. Along with this, proper documentation of the framework consisting of how to install it, how to use its features always welcomed.

So these are the most important things you all should have to consider while choosing a Joomla framework. I tried my best to cover it all in this article, but if you have some doubts or want to give some suggestions, you are always welcome to share your thoughts in the comments section. We will try to resolve it asap.

About the Author:

Naveen is Digital Marketer by Profession, Blogger By Passion and kind by nature. He is working with JoomDev – A leading web development company, specialize in developing premium and free Joomla templates. Apart from this, he loves to research and convert new ideas into reality.