Old To New Website

When you are moving your old site to a new platform because it is outdated, you need to apply the next few steps. Otherwise, you will have to do a lot of unnecessary work. 

1. The first thing to consider is how well your website is doing currently.
   1. Do you need a server that is bigger and faster?
   2. If not, then you will save some money for now until it comes to a point where you need something that will handle your needs. 
      
      
2. Are you going to use the same layout / template?

1. If you are trying to use the same layout / template, make sure it is compatible with your new update. 
2. IE: Joomla, WordPress and so-on
3. If you don't make the necessary checks you will end up with a mess trying to figure out all the errors that will develop. 

3. If you are 3rd party extensions, you will need to do the following.

1. Make sure they are compatible with your need updated layout / template.
2. If they are not updatable you will have several issues with the layout / template
3. Once these choices have been made you can proceed with your new website template

Here are several some links to different website builders that offer templates and extensions. 

1. https://www.rsjoomla.com/
   1. This website has template and extensions.
   2. RSJoomal uses RSPageBuilder in components to build webpages and it’s easy to use. There is coding to input if you are not familiar with it, however, if you install the templates data that comes with it, it’s easy to figure out.
   3. Always look and make they have been in business a long time (plus)
      1. If not, check the last time extensions and templates have been update. If they have not been updated in a while you can run into significant issues on your website.
   4. They have tech support that is very good at returning questions submitted. (not on weekends) but for the most part they do a really good job of returning emails. 
      1. All support tickets are saved so you can go back and view them if needed.
   5. They have a forum to use that has a lot of questions answered already. 
   6. They have reasonable prices on their extensions, and they update them regularly. 
2. https://rockettheme.com/
   1. This website has templates and some extensions, but not as many as RSJoomla.com. However, there are many extensions out there that are compatible with Rocketthemes. Hence, RSJoomla extension will work with their templates.
   2. Rockettheme uses a Gantry 5 system with is very easy to use.
   3. Always look and make they have been in business a long time (plus)
      1. If not, check the last time extensions and templates have been update. If they have not been updated in a while you can run into significant issues on your website.
   4. They have tech support but cost one on one.
      1. The forum they have is pretty good at getting answers but not as quick as RSJoomla.  
   5. They have reasonable prices on their templates, and they update them regularly.