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The content management market has exploded in size in recent years with the availability of platforms like Open Source and SaaS giving way to scores of solutions in a variety of sizes and complexities. While companies are spoiled for choice, the unprecedented volume of solutions makes selecting the right content management system (CMS) for an organization an increasingly difficult task.

one of the main points we want to highlight is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach because content management is a process rather than a product. Understanding what your internal business requirements are as well as the basic pros and cons of each type of system will give you a starting point in understanding which CMS is right for your organization.

Why a Content Management System?

The subject of why you might need a CMS in the first place is the logical starting point before even considering which type of CMS you might need, however, that online marketing revolves around the Web and the Web revolves around content. This now makes every company’s Web site it’s most important public face, and companies that do not efficiently manage their public face get lost in the sea of marketing noise that fills the Internet today.

Making the Selection
One of the first things to remember about selecting and implementing a CMS solution is that it takes time. Again, we won’t go into this in detail, The point we do want to make here, however, is a key component to selecting an efficient CMS solution is knowing exactly what your company requires from its CMS. A recent 2008 Content Management Systems Satisfaction Survey conducted by the Nonprofit Technology Network revealed some interesting requirements among its own community:
* User friendly or intuitive interface design.
* Ongoing support after sale and implementation.
* Delivering on promises.
* Understanding the customer organization and requirements.
* Valuing the relationship.

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