CMS (Content Management System)
Discover the most popular CMS, from WordPress to Shopify. Learn how to select the right platform for your needs, customise your site and manage your content effectively for an optimal user experience.
WordPress
WordPress is the leading CMS in the world, with 64% of sites created using this website creation software. The strength of WordPress is that it is open-source software, with thousands of contributors involved in its development.
Shopify
In just a few years, Shopify has become the leading CMS for creating online shops. Unlike WordPress, it’s not open-source. But the Shopify team has done an incredible job of making it an excellent CMS.
Prestashop
Prestashop is the open-source CMS for e-commerce. Although it faces competition from Shopify, Prestashop has managed to reinvent itself over the years to remain a key player in content management systems. It is very popular with developers.
Wix
Wix is an easy-to-use CMS, designed for people who want to create their own site, without the help of a developer. However, as Wix becomes more and more complete, the help of a coder becomes more and more necessary.
FAQ
What is a CMS?
A CMS (Content Management System) is a content management system. In other words, software for creating and administering a website.
Why use a CMS to create your website?
Using a CMS makes it easy to create and manage your site. In general, a company will call on a web developer to create its site. The company can then easily modify and manage the site on a day-to-day basis using the CMS.
The CMS also saves a lot of time when it comes to creating the site, avoiding the need to code everything. And saving time means saving money.
Which content management system should I use?
Each CMS has its strengths and weaknesses. The software you use will depend on your project. If you want to create a showcase site, you can opt for WordPress or Wix. And if you want to create an online shop, Shopify and Prestashop are often the best solutions. Even though WordPress and Wix can also be used to create an e-commerce site.
In all cases, we advise you to contact a developer to get their opinion on which CMS to use for your project.
How much does website creation software cost?
WordPress and Prestashop are open-source versions. This means that you can host them on your own web hosting. You’ll only have to pay around €45 a year on average (€30 for hosting and €15 for the domain name).
Shopify and Wix are proprietary CMS. So your site will be hosted by the company and you will have to pay a monthly or annual subscription.