How to choose an Open Source CMS
Let's face the fact that most people only choose Open Source because it is free and easy to try out. Over the last years this mentality has been changing, and today we see more and more people choosing Open Source CMS because of the freedom this type of CMS offer.
What we have to realize is that freedom is far away from free. You can either choose to spend all your time to master the Open Source CMS you have chosen or you can hire professional consultants to do the job for you. Both options are far away from free.
Before you you start to search the CMS solution that best suits you needs, you should create a list of your priorities and consider more than just the graphic layout of your page. Some interesting topics you should discuss are:
- How many users should the system handle?
- How do I want to edit my content?
- How should the “findability” for search engines be?
- How can I extend my site later?
- How much training will be required for the users of the system?