WordPress and Ektron offer the basic features of a CMS, but they are targeted towards different audiences and have different capabilities. WordPress is widely used for creating blogs, personal websites, and small to medium sized business websites, while Ektron is geared towards larger businesses and organisations with specific needs for their websites.
WordPress is a popular, easy-to-use, open-source CMS that is well-suited to small businesses and bloggers, while Ektron is a more advanced, paid CMS that is geared towards larger organisations.
Why migrate your Ektron to WooCommerce?
There can be several reasons why a business may consider moving from Ektron to WordPress:
- Cost: WordPress is open-source and free to use, while Ektron is a commercial product that can be more expensive, especially for larger businesses.
- Ease of use: WordPress has a more user-friendly interface and is easier to learn than Ektron, making it more accessible for businesses with non-technical staff.
- Flexibility: WordPress offers a wide range of plugins and themes that can be used to customise the look and functionality of a website, while Ektron may have more limited options.
- Support: WordPress has a large and active community of developers and users who can provide support, while Ektron may have fewer resources for help and troubleshooting.
- Scalability: WordPress can handle large amounts of traffic and can easily be scaled up as a business grows, while Ektron may have a different level of scalability.
- Security: WordPress is updated regularly to ensure security and compliance with industry standards, while Ektron may not have the same level of security.
Why hire a specialist when migrating a website from Ektron to WordPress?
It’s important to note that the transition can be quite complex and time-consuming, and it’s important to work with a WordPress specialist such as CircleBC in order to ensure a smooth migration.
There are several reasons why you might want to engage a WordPress specialist to assist with an Ektron to WordPress migration:
- WordPress expertise: A WordPress specialist has experience working with the WordPress platform and understands how to customise it to meet the specific needs of a project. They are also familiar with the best practices for migrating content from one platform to another.
- Technical knowledge: A WordPress specialist is familiar with the technical aspects of migrating content from Ektron to WordPress, including how to export and import content, map URLs, and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
- Customisation and Integration: A WordPress specialist can customise the new site to match the design of the old one and also can integrate any specific functionality that the client needs, such as e-commerce, multilingual support, forms, etc.
- Testing and launch: A WordPress specialist can ensure that the site is fully tested before launch and that all links are working correctly. They can also help with the launch process, including configuring the new site’s settings and optimising it for performance and SEO.
- Ongoing maintenance: A WordPress specialist can provide ongoing support and maintenance for the new site, ensuring that it remains up-to-date and secure.
If you are looking to migrate your website from Ektron to WordPress, if you don’t have the inhouse resources to complete the migration for you, we can manage the process end to end, our team of WordPress experts will ensure that conversion is done correctly, quickly, and efficiently, and that the website is working properly on the new platform. It can also provide the peace of mind that the website will be secure and that you have ongoing wordpress support.
CircleBC have helped businesses throughout Australia, including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin with WordPress Website Development and Support.
If your business is located in New South Wales (NSW), Queensland (QLD), Victoria (VIC), Western Australia (WA), South Australia (SA), Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Tasmania (TAS), Northern Territory (NT) and need to convert your Ektron Website to WordPress give the team at CircleBC a call, the initial consultation is complimentary and obligation free 1300 978 073.