Choosing a CMS for a corporate website

Choose a CMS after defining the site structure and editorial workflow. Record who creates pages, who approves publication and which information comes from other systems.

Candidates to evaluate

WordPress provides posts, pages, media management and plugin extensions. Assess the required extensions, permissions and update process.

MODX Revolution 3 supports custom templates and content structures. Review how the developer will organise editing fields, language versions and add-on maintenance.

Webflow combines visual development with a CMS. Check plan limits, editing features, localisation, integrations and export terms against the project requirements.

Ask for a demonstration

• Create a service page and a news item without changing a template.
• Add a translation and related content.
• Upload images and correct text.
• Separate editorial and administrative permissions.

Have future editors perform these tasks on a realistic page. The effort involved in maintaining content should be visible before the final decision.

Budget for ownership

Include development, licences, hosting, updates, backups and data migration. Establish who maintains integrations and what happens if you change suppliers. Choose based on tested workflows and clear maintenance responsibilities.

Related resources and services

• Promote
• Corporate website
• MODX Development
• Main

Sources

• WordPress: features
• MODX Revolution 3
• Webflow: CMS