Do you run a Joomla site? Then you won't want to miss this! Discover a valuable website that surveys web technologies worldwide and learn how to add your Joomla site. While it won't directly boost your SEO, contributing your site helps create more accurate industry statistics and strengthens the overall recognition of the Joomla project.
00:00:00 – Introduction & Why Report Your Joomla Site to W3Techs
00:00:18 – Tim Davis Introduces Maintenance Monday #318
00:00:42 – Overview of W3Techs & Their Web Technology Surveys
00:01:03 – Joomla’s Market Share & Comparison to Other Platforms
00:01:46 – How to Submit Your Joomla Site to W3Techs
00:02:10 – Demo: Adding a Site to W3Techs’ Database
00:02:34 – Closing & Call to Subscribe
✅ Summary
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Introduction to W3Techs
Tim introduces W3Techs.com, a website that tracks global web technology usage, including CMS market share. -
Purpose of the Video
He explains the goal: encourage Joomla users to help W3Techs recognize more Joomla-powered websites. -
Sponsor Mention
The video is sponsored by MySites.Guru, which offers free Joomla site audits. -
Current Joomla Stats
W3Techs currently shows Joomla with ~1.5% usage and 2.1% market share — low but still respectable. -
Perspective Through Car Analogy
Tim compares Joomla’s stats to premium car brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, showing it's okay to be niche but quality. -
How W3Techs Gathers Data
The platform only includes websites it knows about — if your site isn't crawled, it’s not counted. -
Checking Your Site
Visit w3techs.com/sites, enter your Joomla site’s URL, and see if it’s listed. -
Submitting Unlisted Sites
If not listed, you can click “crawl it now” — W3Techs will scan and add your site to its data. -
Why It Helps Joomla
The more Joomla sites are listed, the better its stats and visibility — helpful for the community and credibility. -
Final Thoughts
Tim wraps up encouraging viewers to take action, subscribe for more Joomla tips, and enjoy working with Joomla.
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