General Best Practices

Here five general best practices for Joomla:

1. Keep Joomla and Extensions Updated: Update Joomla as well as the extensions used on a regular basis to ensure you benefit from the latest security patches, bug fixes, and any new features. This is an essential part of protecting the site from any vulnerabilities.
2. Use Strong Security Practices: To reduce the risk of any unauthorized access, always use two-factor authentication, strong password policies, and configure the Joomla security settings.
3. Do Backups Regularly: Doing this will make sure the site can be restored in case of a failure or a security breach. Make sure to set up an automatic process and store the backups off-site for extra security.
4. Optimize Performance: To improve page loads, make sure to minimize heavy extensions usage, enable caching, and optimize images.
5. Limit Extensions and Modules: Only use necessary extensions and modules, since each additional one can introduce security risks, affect performance, and create conflicts. Also make sure to test new extensions in a staging environment before using them on a live website.