TYPO3: These prejudices are wrong

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12/16/2023 | TYPO3 | Estimated reading time : min.

This article was automatically translated using DeepL. Therefore, inaccuracies may occur.

TYPO3 has a bad reputation with some people. Too complicated, too slow, too expensive. Most of these prejudices are based on outdated information. Time to clear them up.

TYPO3 is difficult to use

I hear that a lot. And yes, TYPO3 has a steeper learning curve than WordPress. But difficult to use? No. The user interface is logically structured. Once you've familiarized yourself with it, you'll find it easy to use. There is also extensive documentation and an active community to help with questions.

TYPO3 is slow

The speed of a TYPO3 website depends on the server configuration, the page size and the extensions used. Properly configured, TYPO3 is fast. However, this applies to every CMS: if you configure it badly, you will get a slow website.

TYPO3 is expensive

TYPO3 is open source and can be used free of charge. Costs are incurred if you need professional support or special extensions. Compared to commercial systems such as Adobe Experience Manager or Sitecore, TYPO3 is significantly cheaper.

TYPO3 is not scalable

TYPO3 is just as suitable for small websites as it is for large corporate sites with hundreds of pages and multiple languages. The architecture and the available extensions grow with the requirements.

TYPO3 is not secure

TYPO3 has its own security team that regularly publishes security updates. The system is actively maintained and checked. The prerequisite is that you keep your installation up to date. However, this applies to every CMS.

Conclusion

Most prejudices against TYPO3 are based on outdated information or a lack of experience. Anyone who takes a serious look at the system quickly realizes that TYPO3 is a mature and versatile CMS.

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[Translate to English:] Wolfgang Wagner, TYPO3 Experte und Trainer

Hi, I'm Wolfgang.

I have been working with TYPO3 since 2006. Not in theory, but in real projects with real deadlines. I've probably had the problems you're having three times already.

At some point, I started putting my knowledge into video courses. Not because I like being in front of the camera, but because I kept hearing the same questions over and over again. There are now hundreds of videos. Every single one was the result of a specific question from a specific project.

What makes me different from a YouTube tutorial: I not only know the solution, but also the context. Why something works. When it doesn't work. And which mistakes you can avoid because I've already made them.

My participants use me as a sparring partner. Not in the sense of "call me anytime", but like this: You come to the live session with a specific problem, post your question in the community or watch the appropriate video. And get an answer that works because it comes from practical experience.

As a member of the TYPO3 Education & Certification Committee, I make sure that the certification exams are kept up to date. What is tested there flows directly into my courses.