Content management Systems have been around for years making content management for businesses and companies easier. If you have tons of content to manage or put out there on your platform or website, a good content managing system is all that you should look out for. With the right content management system, you cannot only manage pieces of contents, but it gives you the advantage to have a responsive and interactive platform, and give a great user-experience to users.

There are tons of content management systems out there. Each of them unique in their attributes, though having same basic functionality. But in this article, we have carefully selected 5 of the best content management systems that delivers quality.

1.      WordPress

wordPress has gained popularity since its launch date, 2005, and it is the most vastly used content management system. WordPress offers a large array of themes you can use to customize your site. And the huge library of plugins available helps a lot to include features in your website like creating a landing page, chat space, contact forms, etc.

WordPress does not require anyone to have coding skills to be able to do anything. It is mostly a click-drag-and-drop interface with a great and easy block editor. You can do a whole lot with the free plan and even run your site solely on free plan and have tons of features to integrate into the system.

Pros

1. Flexibility and freedom to build any kind of website
2. No need for coding skills
3. Thousands of themes and plugins to add features to your website
4. Designed for SEO optimization using SEO plugins like Yoast and MathRank
5. It is open source with a huge community to offer help and support
6. It offers a lot of extensibilities making it a good choice for both beginners and developers

Cons

1. You will have to set up your hosting and domain name and take responsibility for security and backups.
2. Not as fast or scalable
3. Because it is broad, it can become intimidating for beginners

Pricing

WordPress is totally free but before you can use it for your site you will have to buy a domain name (which cost around $9 – $15 per year) and a hosting account with a web host that can run WordPress (normally from $7.99/month). Prices are bound to vary based on different hosting companies.

2.      Joomla

Joomla is also a popular content management system housing over 15% of websites on the internet. Launched in 2005, just like wordpress, It is a free and open-source content management system offering a wide array of themes and extensions that lets you build just any type of website you want. Joomla is a little more complicated to use than WordPress, but has a large community of developers and users who can help you get started. Joomla is good for medium to large-sized websites and users who want more control over their website design and functionality, those with coding knowledge.

Pros

1. It is highly customizable
2. It is secure, having a large community of developers working constantly to keep it up-to-date.
3. It has a huge library of extensions and templates that allow users to add any functionality or feature to their website.
4. It is free and open-source, leaving room for anyone who wants to customize it

Cons

1. Not as user-friendly as wordPress
2. It requires a moderate level of technical know-how to use perfectly.
3. It is an Open-source software, which can lead to security vulnerabilities if not properly managed.

Pricing

Joomla is free to install and use, though you will need to pay for a domain name and web hosting that supports Joomla. There are no restrictions on how you can use Joomla, but there are some paid extensions and themes available for purchase.

3.      Wix

Wix is a content management system that is similar to Weebly. Wix is beginner-friendly and it might be worth considering for beginners. It has paid plans and also gives you an unlimited free option. With Wix, have access to beautiful templates or choose to build your site through its drag-and-drop builder. The system is easy to understand and doesn’t need you to have coding skills. Wix is more into customization. You can develop your entire website theme and color palette even by answering a few questions about your business and get a professional-looking website running in no time.

Pros

1. Wix’s drag and drop interface makes it really easy to create pages
2. There are many of pre-made responsive templates you can choose from.
3. You can add apps to your website from the Wix App Market.

Cons

1. Once you’ve chosen a template on Wix, you can’t change to a different one.
2. You can’t run an eCommerce store on Wix unless you upgrade to a paid plan.
3. You can only accept payments using PayPal or Authorize.net.
4. Wix does not allow you to easily download your data and export it.
5. You will have a Wix-branded domain name and ads on your site if you are using a free plan. The ads make money for Wix, and not you.

Pricing

You can use Wix for free if you’re happy with the Wix-branded domain name and ads running on your site. The paid plans offer more flexibility and start from $13 per month.

4.   Drupal

Drupal is another great content management system that’s been around for over 15 years and has a huge user base. It is also an open-source content management software. Customization is possible and it offers more control and flexibility over website design and functionality but it stands to be more difficult to use than WordPress and Joomla. It is great for large websites, users who want more control over their website design and functionality, and for those with coding knowledge.

Pros

1. It is extremely customizable.
2. It is SEO-friendly, which can help your website rank higher in search engine results pages.
3. It is highly secure, and its code is regularly audited by security experts.
4. It has a large user base and a strong community, which can help you find support.
5. It is constantly being updated and improved.

Cons

1. Can be overwhelming for beginners.
2. It is not as user-friendly as others.
3. It requires some coding skill.
4. It can be a bit pricey, depending on which features you need.

Pricing

The base price: is $2,000. But if you want additional features, prices vary depending on which features you need but can range from $500 – $5000.

5.   Shopify

Shopify is an all-in-one hosted content management system built for sellers. You won’t need to buy hosting, install any software, or manage things like updates and backups by yourself. Shopify does all the work. It has a straightforward and simple drag and drop interface. It supports in-store sales, which is great if you have a physical store as well as an online one too.

Pros

1. Shopify makes it possible to accept credit and debit cards through its integrated payment solution and a PayPal.
2. There are lots of extensions and themes available for Shopify. You can buy third-party Shopify apps that let you add all sorts of features to your online store.
3. You don’t need to upgrade if you make over a certain dollar amount in sales, like you do with some other systems.
4. Shopify has a 24/7 support through live chat, email, phone, and even Twitter. There’s also lots of documentation to help beginners.

Cons

1. Your costs can be high, if you add lots of third-party apps to your store.
2. Shopify has limited apps compared to WordPress

Pricing

Shopify doesn’t make you move up to the next plan based on a certain dollar figure in sales. The cheapest plan is $29/month. The most expensive is $299/month and includes more features. You get a discount for paying for a year upfront.

Which content management system do you prefer using? Or are you a newbie looking to make the right decision? You can ask your questions in the comment section or go to the live chat section by clicking on the floating icon on the right bottom corner of the screen.

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