Guide to the Best Content Management Systems

Many web users choose to use Content Management Systems (CMS) for a variety of different reasons. Whether it’s because they are easy to use and maintain your site with, because they are search engine friendly or because they require very little knowledge of HTML, CSS or PHP scripting languages.

Below, we have compiled some of the best CMS’ and categorised them into groups to help you decide which one best fits your needs. If you have any more that you think are good CMS’ then leave a comment and we will add them to the list.

WORDPRESS - Best blogging platform.
WordPress is a state-of-the-art publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability. WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time. It is available in both hosted and non hosted formats although non-hosted is recommended. It is both easy to use a easily customisable to suit any bloggers needs. Personal favourite and definitely recommended.

JOOMLA - Most diverse CMS
Joomla is an award-winning content management system (CMS), which enables you to build Web sites and powerful online applications. Joomla takes a bit more gettting used to but once you have grasped the concept, then there are a lot more options available to you than other applications. If you are looking for more than just a blog then Joomla is a good option.

DRUPAL - Most customisable CMS
Drupal is a free software package that allows an individual or a community of users to easily publish, manage and organize a wide variety of content on a website. Drupal has excellent flexibility, modular design and good quality of coding. The templates and layout are easily editable and extensions are easy to develop as long you understand PHP.