{"id":19537,"date":"2017-11-27T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T05:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.resellerclub.com\/?p=19537"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:30:11","slug":"should-you-choose-a-custom-cms-for-your-new-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resellerclub.com\/blog\/should-you-choose-a-custom-cms-for-your-new-website\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you choose a custom CMS for your new website?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you need to establish a new web presence or redesign your current website, you need to have a content management system (CMS) for maintaining and updating your digital content. It\u2019s critical to select the right CMS that best suits your needs, since after your initial design there is a good chance that it will be your most frequently used web maintenance tool.  But how do you make your choice?<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many different types of CMS systems that are available for businesses to choose from. Most are template-based platforms that are more affordable, in addition to customized solutions offering unique benefits. Your decision will ultimately be based on which system fits your needs the best. <\/span><\/p>\n

Customization possibilities <\/b><\/p>\n

The most important feature that a custom CMS provides is the ability to build your platform according to your precise and exact specifications. An alternative to custom development is WordPress, which offers plugins to help meet the needs of individual businesses. However, plugins only provide limited functionality for a generalized platform.    <\/span><\/p>\n

WordPress is used by <\/span>nearly 60 per cent of websites<\/span><\/a> as their core CMS software. However, it\u2019s near impossible to create a platform that will meet your individual marketing, content and web needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Client input <\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a very simple process to start using a WordPress CMS: take an existing platform and make limited modifications to it to fit in with your overall digital strategy, and run with it!<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, a custom CMS, allows for a lot more direct input.  From the very beginning, you and your web developer can work together to establish what your needs are for your platform. Then you help test the CMS to make sure it meets all of your specifications, while there are numerous opportunities woven in to provide feedback. When a custom CMS is implemented, you can be directly involved in the entire design as well as implementation process of the system. <\/span><\/p>\n

Security<\/b><\/p>\n

WordPress is an open source CMS system, meaning its code is accessible to everyone. It\u2019s affordable, which is great. But in terms of safety, it isn’t very advantageous. New vulnerabilities and attacks on WordPress codes arise on a regular basis, which places your website at risk constantly due to the fact that it functions through the use of the same base code. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, a custom CMS doesn’t, as we established above. The code gets designed from scratch, so you are a lot less vulnerable towards attacks that might not even be directly aimed at you. Due to its customizability, you might even be able to get your developer to integrate additional security measures for you.  <\/span><\/p>\n

More reasons to choose a custom CMS<\/b><\/p>\n

Having a proprietary customized CMS may be similar to LEGOs; the only limit there is is your creativity. However, if you plan on designing your own website, you\u2019ll need to seriously consider customization. Your needs may be greater than the functionality of current software that exists. <\/span><\/p>\n