A lot of web designers will undersell or oversell free CMS products. Know what questions to ask and what you're getting into. Some are complex, some are simple. Know your CMS!
2. Content Management Systems
CMS - A web software that allows you to update
and manage your website with a minimal
technical or design background.
Standard on most websites these days.
4. Considerations
•Which parts of your site will you update?
•How frequently will you update?
•Who makes updates, and what is their skill set?
•How will the CMS be maintained?
17. WordPress
•Software is free
•Setup typically $750-$2500
•Design themes often free - $100
• Plugins often $50-$250
• Customizations $50-$200/hour
18. Ibex
•Developed and owned by 360ideas
•Comparable entry price as WP and Drupal
•Comparable maintenance costs as WP and
Drupal
•100% customizable
19.
20. Questions for your Designer
• Will you “design” this site, or purchase a template?
• Is the CMS and design mobile friendly?
• What plugins will be used?
• If they install plugins, be clear on what you are paying for.
• Are you able to customize the CMS?
21. Questions for Designers
• Will this CMS scale to accommodate my future needs?
• How are software updates and security handled?
• Do you provide training and support for the CMS?
• What’s the best CMS?
• The best answer isn’t “ours”. It’s what will work best for you
