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Commonly overlooked issues
From the course: CMS Essential Training
Commonly overlooked issues
In the last movie, I talked about some of the core features that you should consider when picking a CMS. In this movie, I want to talk about a few equally important features that are often overlooked until a CMS is installed and in use. Now unfortunately, that's usually the wrong moment to realize you have a problem on your hands. So be sure to pay close attention to these when comparing systems. First, take a close look at the security offered by your CMS. Having your site hacked is the last thing you want, especially if e-commerce is a component of your site and you're storing sensitive client information. Now the main problem here is that accurately judging the security features of a CMS can be pretty difficult. Now I'm betting you won't find a single CMS that doesn't list security as one of their important features. If you lack the technical expertise to test this yourself, read the user forums carefully to see if security issues are common. This is also one area where bringing in…
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Comparing CMSs4m 28s
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Core features to research4m 41s
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Commonly overlooked issues4m 12s
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Properly assessing needs4m 39s
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Knowing when to seek assistance4m 15s
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Choosing a CMS for designers4m 45s
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Choosing a CMS for organizations4m 12s
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The pros and cons of hosted solutions2m 58s
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Hosted solution examples5m 51s
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The pros and cons of open source solutions4m 36s
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Open source CMS examples7m 6s
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Proprietary CMSs7m 48s
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A closer look at Drupal5m 7s
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A closer look at Joomla!4m
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A closer look at WordPress5m 33s
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Resources for comparing CMSs9m 2s
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