And what is a CMS, really (without making it complicated)?
When you’re having a website built, sooner or later you’ll hear questions like:
“Do you want to work in Joomla or WordPress?”
Or:
“Are you using a CMS?”
For many people, that sounds like technical jargon.
And honestly? It doesn’t have to be your area of expertise.
But it does help if you understand why we make certain choices — so you know what you’re getting into and won’t run into trouble later.
What is a CMS — and why do you almost always want one?
A CMS is a content management system: a system that lets you manage your website yourself. You can add pages, edit text, change images — without having to code.
The most well-known are WordPress and Joomla.
Both are open source, free to use, and supported worldwide.
The big advantage? You remain the owner of your site and your content — and you’re not tied down to anyone.
Why we choose Joomla or WordPress
- They’re reliable
- We know them inside and out
- They can do everything you need
We build in:
Joomla + YOOtheme
WordPress + Divi + YOOtheme
Why not an HTML-only website anymore?
- You can’t make your own updates
- Everything has to go through a developer
- Your site isn’t flexible or future-proof
- You miss features like search, blog, updates, SEO
Why not use online site builders like Wix or Squarespace?
- You pay monthly fees (sometimes more than you think)
- You can’t take your site with you if you cancel
- You’re limited in design and flexibility
- Your site is never truly yours
<pclass="quote-box quote-coral quote-quicksand">It’s like renting a house — you never build something you can move with you.
And what about a custom-built CMS?
A tailor-made CMS sounds great.
But for most entrepreneurs, it’s not necessary — or it’s simply too expensive.
You’ll quickly spend thousands extra,
and if your developer stops working… you’ll have to start all over again.
Joomla and WordPress are open and reliable — and fully transferable.
Joomla or WordPress: does it matter to you?
For you as a client, not necessarily.
Sometimes you already have experience with one of them — in that case, I’ll follow your lead.
And if you’re not sure, I’ll choose based on:
- The features you need
- The type of website
- The design we’re creating
Do you want a website that’s yours, that you can manage — and take with you?
Then Joomla or WordPress is the right choice — and I’ll help you decide which one suits you best.
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