Which CMS tool is best for your business?
Whether you are building a new website or redesigning your existing one, it is important to choose a CMS, or content management system, that suits your needs. Often, you do not need to install anything on your computer, and you do not need to be a technical expert, whether you run a simple blog or need a site with a large number of features.
It’s easy to think, “let’s just go for the biggest one, it must be good.” You can do that. But content management systems are complex. Once you have chosen a CMS system, such as the giant WordPress, you will need to find a theme that fits your business and your needs.
There are thousands of themes, some of which are free and others that cost money. These themes contain different components, have various appearances, and dictate what you can and cannot do with your site. It is important to choose the right theme for your business: If you are an e-commerce site, you should choose from one category, if you are involved in advocacy, you should look at another. Always focus on the customer experience, but also consider what your communication needs are.
At BusinessWith, we help you and your business choose a CMS system. Here on our site, you can compare many different systems for content management, both traditional and headless CMS. Be sure to analyse your and your company's needs before you get started.
Quick Guide
Quick Guide
What does CMS really mean?
CMS this, CMS that. Perhaps you have heard others use the term CMS and wondered what it really is? It’s actually not complicated at all. We at BusinessWith explain.
CMS stands for content management system and is a tool for online publishing. CMS is often web-based, and you can log in from various devices, both from your computer and your mobile, or from multiple different computers. All you need is an internet connection, a web browser, and that you or your staff are reasonably tech-savvy.
The theme you choose affects the design of your website. Once everything is in place, you can add text, images, and other components, and the site will, thanks to the theme, have a professional appearance. You can communicate in a way that feels well thought out.
With the help of modules and plugins, you can control how the website functions and what features you want to include. Through your content management system, you also influence your presence on other parts of the internet. How you use the CMS and work with your content affects factors such as how you perform or rank on Google, how your links appear on Facebook, and a multitude of other things.
One of the most well-known content management systems is WordPress. Drupal and Joomla are two other major CMS options. They all have their pros and cons, and it is important to carefully consider which one you choose for your content management.
With today’s CMS, you do not need to be technically skilled to manage the daily operations. You should not be “coding” but simply publishing in a often user-friendly system. Many companies, however, choose to have a digital agency or an independent developer to support updates and changes, especially in the startup phase.
Choose your partner carefully. It is not necessarily the case that the agency that is geographically closest, or comes up first on Google, is the best for you. Consider what you need help with: Is it “just” the website or do you want support in communication more broadly? Who do you want to reach - what does your target audience look like? Feel free to have a couple of extra meetings before making a decision about a partner. It is important that you feel comfortable with your agency and that you find a partner who works with the CMS you want to use.
Time to get started! We at BusinessWith want you and your business to succeed. Our comparison service helps you find a CMS just for you – a great start.
