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Builds VS Buy
Build vs. buy (Comparing CMS options):
The CMS marketplace is lined with all sorts of options. There are products, customized solutions and then there are open source CMS. One can't help but get puzzled.
Given below is a quick guide that will help you figure out your options.
The top five issues that I talk to clients about when figuring out what makes sense are:
1. Pricing
2. Timing
3. Documentation/training
4. Support issues
5. Customizability
Table A is helpful in identifying a trend toward a particular CMS development approach. *
| Issue |
Commercial |
Open source |
Customized |
| All required features exist in product |
If not ( extra cost or adjustment ) |
Yes; if no(adjustment) |
Available (included in initial price) |
| Developers/support staff necessary for the product? |
Just pay for support |
Find and Pay |
Available (inclusive in package) |
| Will the requirements change over the next six to 18 months of usage? |
Going to cost you money |
May be customizable |
Have fun and customize away |
| Will the number of users increase over the next six to 18 months? |
Going to cost you money |
Not a problem |
The more the merrier |
|
| (* Content Courtesy www.builder.com) |
The final cut
The bottom line is that you must study your requirements are carefully decide what kind of solution suits you best. But a customized solution has a definite advantage over its peers.
Best ROIDeciding which way to go on your CMS deployment depends on a number of factors. But ultimately, you want the best ROI possible on the deployment. It really comes down to your requirements, your resources, and the demands of your particular situation.
Support
If you have unique requirements and you need b support and frequent support then customized CMS is the right buy for you.
Myths
Customized solutions may appear more expensive. But count in the fact that modifications in off the shelf products burn down to the same costs. Also in customized solutions you get a tailor made solution and hence training costs can be substantially reduced. You can easily get a multilingual solution.
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