CMS Platforms

Choosing a CMS platform for your business website is one of the most important decisions you face.

Okay, lets back track a little bit here. What is a CMS anyway?

When people talk about a CMS in the context of website design and administration, they are talking about a Content Management System. This is the system that allows you, or someone authorised by your business, to easily make changes to the content (text, images, files etc etc) on your website. All of this occurs in 'the back end', and your website is seamlessly updated. Why is that so important?

A CMS is important for one simple reason: it reduces the cost incurred by, and the reliance upon, third party web developers. This in turn increases the ability of your business to keep your website updated and performing smoothly.

If you choose the right CMS, you will be able to stay ahead of the curve by being able to easily make incremental changes to your website. If you don't choose well, you're likely to get frustrated, your website will not get results, and your project will be a failure.

So, what CMS should you choose? Well, the fact is that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of CMS systems to choose from. But it doesn't have to be a difficult decision.

At mettlepress, we help our clients choose a CMS platform that suits their needs. We determine this by asking questions, such as:

• what kind of website do I want to have - one that generates leads, makes sales, or provides information to customers?
• will I require e-commerce facilities?
• will I require training, and some kind of support when problems arise?
• how many people will require access to the CMS?
• how many visitors to the website do I expect to receive?
• do I have the resources to manage security updates and software development?
• what is the budget for this project?

Get in touch with mettlepress now, and let us help you make some good choices.