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Choosing a CMS

Website 101 Podcast
Website 101 Podcast
Episode • Jan 3, 2023 • 32m
We talk all about choosing a CMS - what to look for and pitfalls to avoid and how to evaluate a CMS.
  • CMS (Content Management System)
  • Do you choose it based on what your friend is using, the most popular cms, or is there a better way?
  • Everyone is aware of WordPress
  • What features do you require? Ensure the CMS has these options built in.
  • Plugins
  • Maintainability
  • A CMS is only useful if end-users/content editors want to use it.
  • Price does not equal cost.
  • Author experience
  • Developer community
  • Official support option
  • Professionals network/listing
  • Themes
  • No Code Solutions (subscription services such as Square Space, Wix, etc..)
  • When a CMS moves in a direction that you disagree with
  • Community brain drain
  • Headless

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