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Troubleshooting Joomla Website Errors: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you a small to medium-sized business operating a Joomla 3 or 4 site? Have you encountered errors that hinder your site’s performance? This is particularly problematic for e-commerce businesses where downtime translates to lost sales. At Revibe Digital, we specialise in resolving these issues to ensure your Joomla site operates seamlessly.

Common Joomla Site Errors

Several errors can occur on Joomla sites, including:

404 errors: These occur when a page can’t be found.
500 errors: These are triggered by server errors.
503 errors: These occur when the server is unavailable.

These errors can negatively impact your site’s search engine optimisation (SEO). Therefore, it’s crucial to address them promptly. Revibe Digital can assist in identifying and rectifying errors on your Joomla site, ensuring smooth operation and maintaining your SEO ranking.

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Typical Errors Encountered by Joomla Users

Websites are intricate entities, and numerous things can go wrong. Here’s a table summarizing some of the most common errors we encounter with Joomla and WordPress websites, along with their causes:

Error	Cause
Outdated versions	Joomla and WordPress frequently release updates with new features and security patches. Neglecting these updates can expose your website to potential issues.
Incorrect file permissions	Incorrect file permissions can lead to various problems, from login issues to errors when accessing certain pages.
Incompatible plugins and themes	Using plugins or themes incompatible with the current version of Joomla or WordPress can result in broken pages and security vulnerabilities.
Poorly configured hosting	Improperly configured hosting can cause slow loading times, database errors, and other issues.
Lack of backups	Without regular backups, you risk losing all your data.

Preventing Errors on Your Joomla Site

Prevention is better than cure. Here are some tips to prevent errors on your Joomla site:

Keep your Joomla installation up to date to benefit from the latest features and security patches.
Ensure file permissions are correctly configured to prevent access issues and errors.
Use plugins and themes that are compatible with your version of Joomla to prevent broken pages and security vulnerabilities.

Fixing Common Joomla Errors

Even with the best preventive measures, errors can still occur. Here’s how to troubleshoot the most common ones:

404 errors: Check your URLs and links for any typos or incorrect paths.
500 errors: These are often server-related. Contact your hosting provider for assistance.
503 errors: These usually indicate server unavailability. It could be a temporary issue, but if it persists, contact your hosting provider.

Backing Up Your Joomla Website

Regular backups are crucial in preventing data loss. Here’s a simple guide on how to back up your Joomla site:

Log in to your Joomla administration panel.
Go to ‘System’ and then ‘Global Configuration’.
Under the ‘Server’ tab, find the ‘Path to Log Folder’ and ‘Path to Temp Folder’. Note these down.
Use an FTP client to download these folders, as well as all your Joomla files.
Export your database using phpMyAdmin or a similar tool.

Remember to perform backups regularly and before any major changes to your site.

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What is a deprecation error? It’s an error that occurs when a piece of code is no longer supported by the programming language, often due to the release of a new version that renders the old code incompatible.

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At Revibe Digital, we offer error-fixing services to restore your website. We can fix deprecation errors, ensuring your site is back up and running. In addition to this, we offer a range of digital marketing and website development services to maximise your online presence. Contact us today for a free consultation

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Commonly Asked Joomla Questions

Joomla 5 was officially released on 17 October 2023. It introduced performance enhancements, accessibility improvements, and modernised code standards while maintaining a smooth upgrade path from Joomla 4.

Joomla 6 is anticipated sometime in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on community development milestones. No exact date has been confirmed.

Joomla 4 support ends in October 2025. Joomla 5 will be supported until at least October 2027.

Joomla is a powerful and flexible open-source CMS used for building websites, intranets, and complex web applications. It supports multilingual content, access control levels, and thousands of extensions, making it suitable for small business sites, eCommerce platforms, government portals, and enterprise websites.

Modern and lightweight in Joomla 5 with PHP 8.2+ support and improved accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA).
Flexible and scalable for developers and business owners alike.
Strong security model with built-in 2FA, ACL, and active community support.
No license fees — Joomla remains completely free and open source.
Native multilingual support and strong SEO features out-of-the-box.

Joomla core software is free to download and use. However, costs apply for domain, hosting, custom development, and premium extensions.

A typical Joomla site in NZ can range from $2,000 to $15,000+ depending on design and functionality. Ongoing maintenance is recommended.

Hourly rates for Joomla specialists in New Zealand usually range from $120 to $250 NZD per hour.

Yes, Joomla remains one of the most secure CMS platforms available. With regular security releases, a dedicated Joomla Security Strike Team (JSST), and support for security extensions like Admin Tools Pro, it is well suited for handling sensitive data.

Security is still dependent on hosting quality, regular updates, and administrator practices.

WordPress dominates market share and is great for beginners, but Joomla offers more flexibility and granular control for developers or users needing ACL, multilingual, or complex layouts out-of-the-box.

In 2025, Joomla is ideal for structured sites needing modular content control. WordPress remains a strong option for blogs or marketing sites where plugins handle most features.

As of 2025, Joomla powers around 1.5–1.8% of all websites globally, which equates to approximately 3–5 million active sites.

Joomla has been downloaded over 130 million times and continues to be actively developed and supported.

In New Zealand, it's estimated that over 3,000 active business websites still use Joomla CMS — particularly in sectors needing custom content workflows.