In a world where the options for building websites are countless from popular platforms (like Joomla, WordPress, Drupal, etc.), many wonder: What is the best CMS option for my website?
The answer lies not in the platform, but in the person behind it. What truly determines the quality of a website is its creator. Let’s see why.
1. The platform is just a means
CMS are tools designed to facilitate content creation and management. However, how the tool is used is what matters. An experienced developer can make the most of any platform and deliver a high-quality result.
For example, a website on a CMS can be excellent if it is built with a good structure, the right plugins and a personalized design. Correspondingly, a website on the same CMS can fail if it is implemented by someone without programming knowledge, even if the CMS is considered powerful.
2. Lack of programming knowledge costs
A CMS, no matter how powerful, has limitations. To overcome these, programming knowledge is required. If the creator does not know how to adapt the code or create custom functions, the final result will be limited and, often, below expectations.
There are two main problems due to lack of programming knowledge:
- Bad appearance: The creator will use a ready-made common template that will not match the business's identity, resulting in the business's digital showcase not being impressive or, even worse, turning the visitor away.
- Limited functionality: If a unique function is required that is not covered by a plugin, the creator must have the ability to develop it.
3. Personalization is key
An experienced developer can offer customized solutions that perfectly fit a business’s needs. This includes:
- Customized design that fully meets the business’s needs.
- Specialized features that make a difference, such as interfaces with third-party systems (e.g. CRM or ERP).
- Growth potential that will meet future needs.
4. Examples in practice
Failed implementations: A small business chooses an “easy” platform, but the creator does not have the knowledge to improve SEO or properly integrate contact forms. The result is a user-unfriendly website that does not appear in search engines.
Successful implementations: A web developer e.g. in Joomla but with programming knowledge creates a website, adapting the code for fast loading, improved security and unique features.
Imagine a programmer like a handyman. When you call a handyman to fix something for you, you don't trust his tools but the skills of the handyman himself.
Similarly, you can imagine the programmer as a doctor. When you undergo an operation, you trust the reputation and experience of the doctor and not the company that made the scalpel and the anesthetic.
Conclusion
Choosing a CMS is only a small part of the equation. The real secret to a successful website is its creator. A professional with programming knowledge, strategic thinking and a sense of design can deliver excellent results regardless of the platform.
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