Selecting your organisation’s right content management system (CMS) cannot be overstated. A CMS that aligns with your unique requirements and objectives will streamline content creation and bolster your organisation’s digital presence. With many CMS options available today, making an informed decision can take time and effort. No one-fits-all solutions exist; your business’s specific context and needs determine the most suitable CMS for your organisation.

Furthermore, we will discuss industry-specific and situational factors influencing your CMS selection processes, such as existing technical infrastructure, team expertise, budget constraints, and long-term digital strategy. We aim to empower you with the knowledge and insights necessary to make an informed decision, ensuring that your chosen CMS not only meets your current needs but also drives your organisation’s growth and success in the future.

Join us as we explore the diverse landscape of headless CMS solutions and learn how to confidently navigate the selection process, ultimately leading you to the ideal CMS tailored to your organisation’s specific context and requirements.

The role of 2DIGITS in selecting a CMS: 

At 2Digits, our primary objective is to provide unbiased, expert guidance in helping organisations navigate the complex landscape of CMS solutions. As a technology consultancy with vast experience across various industries, we understand that each organisation’s needs and requirements are unique. This is why we maintain a certain level of agnosticism regarding CMS options, ensuring that our recommendations are based solely on your organisation’s specific context and goals.

Our team of seasoned professionals is well-versed in the nuances of diverse CMS solutions, enabling us to objectively assess the strengths and weaknesses of each option about your organisation’s requirements. By adopting an agnostic approach, we can provide unbiased advice and support throughout the CMS selection process, ensuring that your organisation makes a well-informed decision that leads to long-term success and growth.

At 2Digits, we empower your organisation with the knowledge and tools to choose the ideal CMS. We foster a robust digital presence that caters to your target audience and drives your organisation’s success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Interested in learning more about which CMS might be the best fit for your project? Contact the 2DIGITS team today for more information. We’ll be happy to discuss your needs and help you find the right CMS solution for your business. In addition more information is available via 2DIGITS.agency

Grading a CMS:
We have based our CMS selection on the following requirements (please note that these requirements are tech-driven; in the future, we will add less tech-driven requirements);

1: A single item model for the main page with a repeater containing various components to construct this page, with one component for selecting featured products.

2: From the main page, you can use content links to link to products on the website.

3: A product category page that displays all products within a specific category, including content about this category with products that can be filtered based on different tags and prices, which can be sorted (?), searched and paginated.

4: A product page with information about the product (using a WYSIWYG editor, an optimised product image (upload), and a link to a Content Integration Field displaying some random data).

5: Ability to add question and answer repeaters to a product (list).

6: Ability to leave a review for a product, which will be placed as a draft in the CMS, which can then be manually approved and displayed under the product.

7: It is possible to manually sort the order of these reviews (similar to the WordPress plugin https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/simple-page-ordering/).

8: The website must support three languages, which can be adjusted using a language switch.

9: The website must support a preview mode where the editor can view a draft version of the product/main page/category page.

In addition to the requirement statements, we will compare the following elements:

• UX
• DX
• Costs
• Multilanguage
• Repeater
• Dynamic Content
• Webhook
• Preview-mode
• User management
• Plugin management
• Integration fields,
• Image CDN
• Version management
• Publication management
• Documentation,
• Popularity
• Pagination
• Filtering,
• Sorting,
• Search
• Content management API
• Personalisation
• Forms,
• Development Cycle
• 2FA
• WYSIWYG
• Kanban

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