4 December 2024
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GEL Studios.
A content management system is a platform that users create, edit, organise, and publish online content. Essentially it’s the platform a website is built in. You've likely heard of the big names like WordPress and Shopify but there are also many others that maybe you haven’t heard of so much about like Joomla and our CMS of choice, Modx.
Each CMS works in different ways and serves its own purpose. Before deciding what CMS you should build your new website in, read this blog to get a better understanding of why you should avoid using templated website builders and opt for custom built websites.
WordPress powers over 40% of the world's websites. One of Wordpress' greatest strengths gives you the ability to build and maintain your own website without needing specialised technical skills. The main downside though is its functionality can be limited and it relys on plugins. This comes as a result of Wordpress’ main focus on blogging.
At GEL Studios, we use MODX to build all of our websites. It’s a fully customisable, secure, open-source CMS that empowers clients to achieve long-term success. From initial discovery to ongoing support, our websites truly reflect our clients' vision and convert their audiences.
MODX’s flexibility empowers our designers to craft pixel-perfect designs that perfectly capture your brand's vision and meet your organisational goals. It also allows our developers to bring those designs to life with precision. This seamless collaboration ensures your website meets your exact needs, without compromise. It also means your website is fully geared up to scale with your business. Theme-based website builders often mean your website just becomes a tweaked template. When complex, custom designs are applied to website builders, developers may need to resort to workarounds or plugins, leading to bloated code and slower website loading times.
Having the ability to easily update your website is crucial. You should be able to add or update content and images without the fear of breaking other parts of your site. MODX empowers you to do just that. MODX doesn't force you to navigate a maze of content areas just to make a simple update, it provides a streamlined, intuitive interface that simplifies content management, ensuring a seamless user experience.
As well as needing a CMS that's user-friendly and reliable, website admins also need access to dedicated support if things go wrong. We've seen countless clients struggle with WordPress glitches and bugs who are unable to fix them on their own. MODX offers a clear, user-friendly interface that simplifies the publishing of content and implementation of SEO, saving you time and attracting more organic traffic at the same time. If for any reason you had an issue with your MODX website, you know there is always ongoing support available and plenty of online resources too.
Chances are, if you've ever dipped your toes into the world of WordPress, you've heard the word "plugin”.
A Plug-in allows you to extend the functionality of your website without a developer, or the need to write custom code. As these plug-ins are pre-built, it can often mean using them will come with compromises. Plug-ins need a lot of maintenance too. Imagine building a house with a foundation that starts to crumble. You try to fix it with a quick patch, but that only weakens another part of the structure. Soon, your house is filled with temporary fixes and repairs, becoming unstable and unsafe. Similarly, when a website relies on outdated plugins, it becomes vulnerable to threats, suffers from performance issues, and risks breaking down entirely. With MODX, plug-ins are a thing of the past. Modx allows developers to start from a complete blank canvas and build the website to your exact needs. The administration area, content pages and settings are all within one, easy to navigate system.
Whichever CMS you choose, it should always align with your business's way of working, seamlessly integrating with existing tools and systems, enhancing the delivery of your services or products.
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