Factors To Consider Before Building A CMS Website

There are many factors to consider when looking for content management system software.

 

Simple Structure Website

For a simple CMS website that only needs a home page and article pages use WordPress. Even though it is used primarily for a blog, you can set the home page as a static page. The static page is basically a html page that can be beautifully designed so it will captivate first time visitors. WordPress allows you to create as many categories as you wish and each category can have 100s of articles. You can also build stand-alone pages.

 

Another option is to use Web Baker. It is easy to take a web site template you have already designed in html and convert it to a CMS site. You simply insert the php tags into your html template. You can manage the site from the administration panel where you add as many pages as you like.

 

Complex Structure Website

Joomla

For a more complex CMS web site that needs a separate design for multiple pages consider using Joomla or WPRemix software. If you have never used Joomla there is a fairly steep learning curve because it has so many features and options. It takes a while to figure out how all the elements work together.

 

Pros of WPRemix

Another option is to use WPRemix which uses the WordPress software to build different static pages plus you can add a blog that integrates nicely with the theme. It contains 50 static templates that can be easily customized as needed. Each template can be edited from the visual editor within WordPress which is a great help for people who do not know html.

 

Cons of WPRemix

The templates do not always display correctly in the visual editor. How the template appears in the visual editor may not equal the appearance in your browser. To remedy this make sure you preview the template after editing then publish it. It helps if you know some html so you can correct display errors.

 

Technical support is only offered through a forum. It is often slow or non-existent so you are mostly on your own, however, often times forum members jump into help.

 

Tip

Plan out the structure of your CMS website before deciding what CMS software you will use. You will make a more informed decision which will save you many headaches down the road.