Are you pressed for cashflow and seeking an affordable website solution to launch your business and update digital content yourself?
I’ll preface this article by stating there are four ongoing costs to owning a website.
- Website Development,
- Initial domain registration plus annual renewal,
- Annual website hosting and,
- Website Digital Content Updates
What is a Content Management System (CMS) website and how does it work?
A CMS is typically a web application or software that enables users to create and manage digital content through a personal dashboard. The content is then applied to the user’s chosen website design known as the template or theme. Sounds simple, but there are some conditions you’ll need to consider.
The online marketplace is filled with companies that offer DIY solutions for building a website. You can choose a CMS professional themes or templates to build and maintain your new website. Typically companies have three or four pricing tiers depending on your budget and the specific needs of your business e.g. ecommerce, membership management, etc. Normally the company hosts your website but not necessarily in the traditional way. In other words, you cannot transfer your website to another hosting company, Of course you own your website content but if you decide to move on, you no longer have access to the design theme or platform. I hope this makes sense. Feel free to leave me a comment if you have any questions.
When tackling the task of DYI building and managing a website, you must be prepared for a learning curve. If you are not computer savvy i.e., possess a basic understanding of website building principles, you may find yourself spending many hours of frustration trying to understand how things work in your quest to achieve a desired outcome.
We invite you to consider hiring Robert Web Studio instead. We’ll build you an awesome CMS website and for an hourly fee will take care of digital updates year-round. If you want to learn how to update your website yourself, we’ll be happy to show you (hourly rates apply). We take a genuine interest in our client’s success and offer support year-round.