The encounter and growth of YOOtheme Pro

A Painful Farewell to SP Page Builder

For a long time, SP Page Builder was an indispensable tool for building Joomla websites. However, I continued using it despite its instability, frequent bugs, and neglect of commercial templates. The lack of updates for commercial templates for years, coupled with support responses citing "development resource constraints," was particularly frustrating as a paying customer.

EasyStore's Arrival and the Final Decision

When SP Page Builder introduced EasyStore, a new e-commerce solution, it was the final straw. Could a developer who couldn't even keep commercial templates updated provide a stable, large-scale e-commerce solution? This doubt was shared by many users.

Despite numerous requests in the support forum to prioritize commercial template updates, the developer's response was slow. Some even suggested that "learning CSS would make commercial templates unnecessary," making it seem like users who relied on commercial templates lacked skills.

Discovering YOOtheme Pro

After exploring various options, I settled on YOOtheme Pro. Initially, I struggled with the unfamiliar interface and operations, but the thought of returning to SP Page Builder felt like a defeat. I was determined to master YOOtheme Pro.

The Allure of YOOtheme Pro

A few months into using YOOtheme Pro, I realized its appeal:
・Stability and Reliability: Frequent updates ensure it's always up-to-date.
・Commercial Template Support: Commercial templates are consistently updated alongside the page builder.
・Intuitive Interface: Once familiar, the interface is very user-friendly.
The complete resolution of the commercial template update issue, a long-standing problem with SP Page Builder, was a significant relief.

A Shift in Perspective on Extensions

Switching to YOOtheme Pro changed my approach to extensions. Previously, I prioritized free extensions, but now I'm more open to paid ones. Free extensions often have limited features or poor support.

I also started considering Joomla and WordPress compatible extensions. While many Joomla extensions lack Japanese support, those compatible with both platforms are more likely to offer Japanese options.

Summary

A year has passed since I switched to YOOtheme Pro, and it was undoubtedly the right decision. All the frustrations I had with SP Page Builder have been resolved, and my website building efficiency has improved significantly.
While YOOtheme Pro still has room for improvement, I'm overall very satisfied. The comprehensive support for commercial templates is a major advantage.
If you're struggling with SP Page Builder, I highly recommend giving YOOtheme Pro a try.

Looking Forward

Although the cost of YOOtheme Pro has increased due to exchange rate fluctuations, the time saved and the more stable development environment make it a worthwhile investment.
I plan to continue using and mastering YOOtheme Pro to create even more sophisticated websites.