Content Management Comparisons: How 3 Key Players Measure Up
HTML and computer programming are foreign languages to many. Sometime in the mid-to-late 90s (claims vary!) the first Content Management System (known in the industry as a CMS) made its way on to the scene. 20 years later, content management systems have revolutionized the way website content is published to the internet. Thanks strides in CMS development, virtually anyone has the capability to manage their website. The real question becomes, 'Which content management system will best benefit me as I achieve my goals?'
Are you ready to explore some available CMS options? We've chosen and three popular CMS platforms, all of which we've tested and compared. Our balanced list of pros and cons are a great first step to help you make an informed decision.
CMS Platform #1: Wordpress
Brief overview: Originally developed as an open source blogging platform and released to the public in 2003, Wordpress remains the top pick for bloggers across the web.
Pro's |
Cons |
| Easy to use and good for beginners | Open source means security is minimal when compared with other platforms, and in turn, regular updates are required |
| Free and Open Source | Creating groups meant only for specific users is not a default option |
| Coders customize the CMS, although there are limits to what is allowed by Wordpress | Heavy traffic can create trouble for free users |
| Simple setup | Understanding HTML and PHP is recommended for users in need of functionality beyond a basic blogging platform |
| Huge user community with active support forums |
CMS Platform #2: Joomla
Brief overview: Since its birth in 2005, Joomla's developers are well known for generating industry-wide debate over what really constitutes 'open source'. It currently ranks as #2 for a CMS internet publishing framework platform, with users giving preference to Wordpress.
Pro's |
Cons |
| Free Open Source | Least user-friendly of the three platforms |
| Customizations aren't intuitive or user-friendly | Time and effort is required to learn it well |
| Large selection of free templates and plugins | Live file modification means there is no safety net in your backup file because it doesn't exist |
| Manageability of user groups & permissions is relatively easy | Support documentation is extremely limited |
| Strong developer community | Lacks advanced SEO functionality out of the box |
CMS Platform #3: LunaSoft™
Brief overview: Developed from scratch by LunaWebs.com, the LunaSoft™ Platform was initially intended for internal use. Over the past eight years, further custom development produced extensive functionality, and positioned LunaSoft™ as a go-to provider for SAAS (Software as a Service) catering to small to medium sized businesses.
Pro's |
Cons |
| Encrypted code ensures high security | Proprietary software platform prevents outside customization of the software base |
| Closely monitored via source control | Requires monetary investment |
| Easy setup | Small user community, particularly when compared with giants like Wordpress |
| Programming knowledge is unnecessary | |
| Vast functionality options without requiring workarounds or plug-ins |
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