A Content Management System [CMS] platform lets you easily create a website without understanding many codes. There are lots of CMS options available, which means you might struggle to choose the best CMS for your needs when building a website. Below is a list of 5 of the best chosen for 2021.
WordPress
WordPress is the most popular choice, it powers 35% of all websites across the world. The pros for this CMS are:
- Several types of websites available
- Thousands of themes to use
- Block editor makes it easy to use
- Huge community if you need help
And now the cons:
- It can get pricey
- You are responsible for managing security
- It can be daunting with all the options available
WooCommerce
When it comes to eCommerce, WooCommerce is the most popular by far. Although it isn’t strictly a CMS itself, it runs on a plugin to WordPress, therefore we thought we would add it here! The pros to Woocommerce are:
- It is a free software
- So many themes and plugins available
- Selling physical or digital items is easy
- Paypal and Stripe are the default payments
And the cons:
- WooCommerce technically works with any WordPress theme, but you may want to stick with themes made specifically for WooCommerce for extended support
Shopify
This straightforward CMS is a favourite among website creators. With Shopify, you won’t need to buy hosting, install any software, or manage things like updates and backups which makes it super convenient. The pros here are:
- Credit and debit cards accepted
- No upgrade is needed when you make a certain amount of money
- 24/7 support
The cons being:
- It can become pricey
- The apps are limited
Ghost
This one is particularly handy among the bloggers out there! With an open-source platform Ghost is designed to simplify the process of online publishing for individual bloggers as well as online publications.
The pros:
- You can use Markdown when you’re writing in the Ghost editor. Markdown is a way of formatting text where you add special characters around words to make them bold, italic, and so on.
- No plugins are needed for SEO
- Well set up for charging for content if wanted
Cons are:
- Not as much power and flexibility as others
- Paid subscriptions make it complicated
Prestashop
“PrestaShop is an efficient and innovative e-commerce solution with all the features you need to create an online store and grow your business.” There are some pros with this CMS:
- A large community with lots of tips
- No paying extra as you expand
- A lot of features
- A cheap option
But there are also some cons:
- A steep learning curve when you first get started
- A lot of themes can make it hard to find the right one
It doesn’t matter how great your content is, if your CMS can’t display and manage it right, it won’t have nearly half the impact it deserves. That is why it is so important to find the right one for you. We hope the above information helps your choice making a little easier.
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