{"id":18600,"date":"2017-01-25T13:19:52","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T13:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/8-cosas-antes-de-disenar-pagina-web-3\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T21:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:10:59","slug":"8-things-before-creating-website-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codewebbarcelona.com\/en\/blog\/8-things-before-creating-website-3\/","title":{"rendered":"8 things you should know before creating a website #3"},"content":{"rendered":"

We continue our series, \u201c8 Things You Should Know Before Designing a Website<\/strong>.\u201d In this third installment, we\u2019ll discuss whether you should implement a content management system (CMS) for your website<\/strong> or opt for a static website design and development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll give an overview of different content management systems and how they can streamline the process of developing a website<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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  1. Should I do it myself, or hire a professional?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Is what you want really what you need?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Should your website be self-manageable, or static?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Will the design and development be custom, or will you use a template?<\/li>\n
  5. Have they completed similar projects to what you\u2019re looking for?<\/li>\n
  6. Do you love their portfolio and are you open to their guidance?<\/li>\n
  7. Are you realistic about pricing and development timelines?<\/li>\n
  8. Final thoughts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Should your website be self-manageable, or static?<\/h2>\n

    Let\u2019s start by briefly explaining what a content management system is, touch on the most popular options, and finally weigh the pros and cons of having a customizable website<\/strong> versus a static website<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Content Management Systems<\/h3>\n

    Before diving in, here\u2019s a quick summary of what a content management system (CMS) is.<\/p>\n

    A CMS is essentially a private dashboard, hidden from the public side of your website. Only the site owner can access it. For example, you can update your blog, add products, projects, and more\u2014all of which will be displayed on the public site with the web design<\/strong> you\u2019ve created. The structure of your web design<\/strong> always remains intact.<\/p>\n

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    When choosing a CMS, you have several options: you can use a custom-built system tailored to your website, or you can use an existing platform.<\/p>\n

    Using an existing CMS doesn\u2019t mean your website has to be built with a template. Unfortunately, many people\u2014including some \u201cprofessionals\u201d\u2014assume that using a CMS means you have to use a template instead of creating a custom front-end design<\/strong> (the part users actually see).<\/p>\n

    A custom CMS can be just as good an option as an existing one, depending on your project\u2019s needs. The main advantage of a custom CMS<\/strong> is that, if well developed, it can deliver better performance<\/strong> because it\u2019s fully optimized for your specific requirements. The downside<\/strong> is that every feature must be developed from scratch, so the cost will be significantly higher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Using an existing CMS helps reduce costs<\/strong> because the backend (the private management area) is already developed and can be easily extended with extra features. Plus, you\u2019re not tied to the original developer or agency<\/strong>. For example, if your website is built on WordPress, and you later part ways with your developer, you can easily find another WordPress expert to provide ongoing support.<\/p>\n

    Leading Content Management Systems<\/h3>\n

    The main CMS platforms are:<\/p>\n