Jimdo vs Joomla

2022. Joomla recommends to upgared to 4 version



Joomla, the free and open-source CMS designed for publishing web content, has recently launched two new versions: Joomla 4.1.3 and 3.10.9. These updates include bug fixes and various enhancements, such as the addition of a task scheduler, child templates, and an accessibility checker. Built on the model-view-controller architecture, Joomla allows users to develop powerful online applications independently of the CMS, providing the flexibility to create dynamic websites. The latest CMS version, Joomla 4.1.3, empowers users to build websites that can scale and adapt to their evolving needs. While Joomla 3.10 can still be used for new projects, the Joomla team strongly recommends utilizing Joomla 4 for its improved features and capabilities. As Joomla 3.10 is approaching its End of Support (EOS), with less than six months remaining for bug fixes and one year for security fixes until August 17, 2023, users are encouraged to transition to the newer 4.x version. Joomla 4.x, available for nearly a year now, offers numerous enhancements and leverages the latest production versions of PHP, enhancing both the security and performance of websites.


2017. Jimdo now allows to add Search Bar to business websites



The inclusion of website search functionality enhances the user experience by allowing visitors to easily find their desired content on your website. This exciting new feature is now accessible to all JimdoBusiness websites utilizing Jimdo Creator. With the flexibility it offers, you can effortlessly add the search element anywhere on your website. Once integrated, you have the ability to search for specific items or words within your website. Additionally, you can personalize the placeholder text within the search bar, replacing the default "Search ..." with something more tailored like "Looking for something in particular?" Moreover, you have the control to specify which sections of your website should be included in the search results.


2017. Jimdo adds Booking app



If you have a website created with Jimdo Creator and offer services, events, or courses that require appointments, our new Jimdo Booking app for Android is the ideal solution for you. With this app, you can easily create a booking calendar directly from your smartphone, which will be displayed on your website for visitors to see. Once your calendar is set up, visitors can conveniently book your services directly on your Jimdo website. Whenever someone makes a booking, you will receive a push notification right in the app, ensuring that you stay informed about the number of bookings you have received. Stay up to date and effortlessly manage your appointments with the Jimdo Booking app for Android.


2015. Online site builder Jimdo raised €25M



Spectrum Equity has invested €25 million in the site-building service Jimdo. Founded in 2007 by Christian Springub, Fridtjof Detzner, and Matthias Henze, Jimdo has been operating profitably since 2009. Notably, Jimdo was the pioneering website builder to achieve cross-platform functionality, launching its iOS app in 2013 and its Android app in 2014. With offices in Hamburg, San Francisco, and Tokyo, the company employs a workforce of 200 individuals. Offering its services in eight languages, Jimdo has facilitated the creation of over 15 million websites. The developers behind Jimdo have expressed their commitment to making the platform stronger, faster, and more flexible, delivering an enhanced experience for its users.


2005. IBM bemoans Joomla-Mambo split



A senior IBM software executive expressed disappointment regarding the Mambo open-source publishing software project and the subsequent emergence of the Joomla project, wherein the developers migrated with the source code. In an interview on Tuesday, Rod Smith, Vice President of Emerging Internet Technology for IBM's Software Group, remarked that it is unfortunate for both the Mambo project and its customers. He noted that the company overseeing Mambo seemed to have veered off course, prioritizing its own interests over those of the open-source community. Smith considered this to be a negative development as Mambo had gained significant traction, and the creation of the Joomla fork undermines its progress. The conflicts arising from such situations are particularly unwelcome among corporate customers. Smith clarified that these customers are not apprehensive about open-source software itself, but they are concerned about the repercussions seen in the Mambo case. Should a similar scenario unfold, it would entail considerable rework and inconvenience for these customers.