A CMS separates content from code so marketing edits pages without developers. WordPress dominates SME use; headless (Strapi/Contentful + Next.js) suits app-like products; Wix/Squarespace rent simplicity monthly.
Key facts
- WordPress: free, portable, vast plugin world, needs care.
- Headless: fast frontends, editor experience varies, higher build cost.
- SaaS builders: easiest start, monthly rent, export limits.
- Editing rights and training decide daily happiness more than logos.
Choose
Content-led → WordPress (see costs); product-led → headless (see the comparison).
FAQs
Can editors break the design?
Role-based blocks and locked templates prevent it.
Migrate CMS later?
Content exports cleanly; URLs need redirect maps.
Training included?
Handover sessions are standard in CBWS builds.