Website 101 Podcast

Choosing a CMS

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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
Show Links
  • Web Jargon Pt 1
  • Web Jargon Pt 2
  • The Dangers of Over Reliance on Plugins in Website Builds
  • A Website is Like Owning a Car
  • How to Choose a CMS
  • Theme Forest
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      Website 101 PodcastBy Sean Smith, Mike Mella, & Amanda Lutz
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