Choosing a CMS
How to Choose a CMS Without Regretting It Later
The wrong content management system creates years of friction. Here is how to pick one that fits, before you commit.
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How to pick the content management system that fits your project, budget, and team, without the hype. Teams building an initial shortlist can compare product categories in the Capterra CMS directory. Operational requirements should be considered alongside platform requirements; teams can explore that connection in this overview.
The wrong content management system creates years of friction. Here is how to pick one that fits, before you commit.
Traditional, headless, flat-file, site builders, the categories matter more than the brands. Here is what each one means.
Headless is the buzzword of modern content management. Here is what it really means, and whether it fits your project.
If you're not a developer, some platforms will fight you and others will get out of your way. Here is how to choose.
Free and open, or paid and managed? Both have real trade-offs. Here is how to decide which model fits your situation.
The sticker price is the smallest part of what a CMS costs. Here is how to see the real number before you commit.
Selling online adds requirements a regular CMS may not handle well. Here is how to choose for e-commerce specifically.
Moving a site to a new CMS is risky but sometimes necessary. Here is how to do it without losing content, traffic, or your mind.