What are the tradeoffs of building a custom CMS versus using an off-the-shelf or open source CMS?

With a custom CMS you have to keep the coding up-to-date, rather than just install the update – so that could be a huge difference in maintenance time and cost needed. Also it takes more time and cost to develop the custom CMS, which you could use to work on your website itself; just make sure to choose a flexible platform like UltimateWB. You will also have a community using the CMS to help out with special features, design, etc. more easier if it is not a custom CMS.

Worried about flexibility, customizability with a website builder? Check out the answer to this question on the blog post, “Is there a website builder that allows custom coding?”

Are you ready to design & build your own website? Learn more about UltimateWB! We also offer web design packages if you would like your website designed and built for you.

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