Understanding CMS Issues.

In the last lesson, I talked about some CMS features, you should consider when you pick CMS In this lesson, I want to talk about CMS issues that equally important features that often overlooked until CMS is installed and use. So make sure pay to close attention.

First, take a close look at the security offered by your CMS. Having your site is hacked the last thing you want. Especially in E-Commerce that is a component of your site where you store the client information.

1-Security.

• Sites can contain sensitive information that can be vulnerable to hackers.
•  Unless you have specific technical knowledge, judging security can be difficult.
• Read community forums carefully to see how often security issues arise.
• Having a security consultant review your CMS choice is a wise investment.

 CMS Issues.

2-Search.

• The ability to find content is one of the most critical components of successful sites.
• As you test a CMS out, pay attention to how well the search features work.
• Test it for both the speed of searches as well as the ability to search in multiple ways.
• Look at how results are displayed and whether or not you can customize them.
• Do you need all content, such as PDF or Word files, to be indexed?

3-Code Generation.

• Is the code lean, standards-compliant and accessible?
• Poorly generated code will impact site performance.
• Generated URL’s should be SEO friendly.

4-CMS Licensing.

• Read the license agreement closely.
• License fees are often per-seat, which can greatly impact the final cost.
• You may be limited in how you can modify or extend the source code.
• Don’t assume that an open-source system has the GNU GPL license.

5-Documentation.

• Check the type of documentation available for the systems you’re reviewing.
• Look for detailed documentation that is written in a clear style.
• Well written install and quick-start guides can be very helpful when starting out.