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What platform should I build my website on?

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A website content management system (CMS) is a platform that allows you to create, manage, and publish content for a website. It typically includes features like a user-friendly editor, templates, and tools for organising and managing content.

A CMS typically separates the content of a website from its design and functionality, making it easier to update and manage the content without needing advanced technical skills. It also allows multiple users to collaborate on creating and publishing content, making it a good choice for large organisations or teams. Some popular platforms include WordPress, Shopify, Joomla, Drupal, Magento, Squarespace and Wix. Each platform has its own set of features and capabilities, and the right choice for you will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

We’ve built hundreds of bespoke websites that perform for our clients, view our portfolio and case studies here. If you need advice from a team of experts, contact us and we’d be happy to assist.

What’s Right For Me?

There are many factors to consider when choosing a platform for your website. Some things to consider include:

  • Your technical skills: Some CMS platforms are easier to use than others, so it’s important to choose one that matches your technical expertise. If you’re comfortable with coding and web development, you may want to consider a more advanced platform like Drupal. If you have limited technical skills, a user-friendly platform like WordPress or Squarespace may be a better fit.
  • Your budget: Some CMS platforms are free to use, while others require a license or subscription fee. Consider your budget when choosing a CMS and make sure it fits your financial resources.
  • Your website’s purpose: Different CMS platforms are better suited for different types of websites. For example, WordPress is a good choice for blogs and small business websites, while Magento is a good choice for large e-commerce stores. Consider the type of website you want to build and choose a CMS that is well-suited for that purpose.
  • Your long-term plans: Some CMS platforms are more scalable than others, meaning they can grow with your website as it expands and evolves. If you’re planning to build a large, complex website that will require a lot of custom functionality, you may want to choose a CMS that is more flexible and scalable.

The Most Popular Platforms.

WordPress

WordPress is a free versatile platform that can be used to build a wide range of websites such as blogs, brochure websites, membership sites, portfolios and e-commerce stores. It is estimated that around 35% of all websites on the internet use WordPress, making it the most popular CMS in the world. It comes with a wide selection of additional functionality in the form of themes and plugins. Learn more about WordPress.

Shopify

Shopify is a proprietary e-commerce platform that is specifically designed for building online stores. It offers a range of features for managing products, processing payments, and handling shipping and tax options. Unlike some platforms, Shopify is extremely easy to use and setup making it ideal for beginners. That being said, Shopify is only available if you pay a monthly fee. Learn about Shopify.

Joomla

Joomla is similar to WordPress in many ways. It is open-source, user-friendly, and offers a wide range of features and extensions. One of the main strengths of Joomla is its flexibility and scalability. It is a good choice for building large, complex websites that require custom functionality and integration with other systems. Learn more about Joomla.

Drupal

Drupal is a CMS that is known for its flexibility and scalability. It is often used to build large, complex websites that require custom functionality and integration with other systems. Drupal can be more challenging to use than some other platforms, so it is often used by developers and advanced users – it requires a bit more technical knowledge to set up and maintain than some other CMS platforms. Learn more about Drupal.

Magento

Magento is an e-commerce platform that is particularly well-suited for building large complex online stores. It offers a wide range of features for managing products, processing payments, and handling shipping and tax options. There are many benefits to Magento, however, it is more complex and harder to use than other platforms. Learn more about Magento.

Get Us To Do It For You.

It can be overwhelming to build a website youself, there is so much to consider and so many things you can do wrong. If you have plenty of time on your hands and enjoy learning this could be for you – if not, we’re here to help. We’ve been around for the last 13 years and have definitely learnt a thing or two about building websites. Our dedicated team of website experts have built hundreds of bespoke websites that perform for our clients, view our portfolio and case studies here.

If you need advice from a team of experts, contact us and we’d be happy to assist.