CMS

Now for the bad news. There are things a CMS doesn’t do, although people mistakenly assume it does, which leads to problems and unfulfilled expectations. A CMS will not create content, it doesn't do marketing, does not know anything about website security [ having a login form on your site does not count as web security ] and is almost clueless about anything else required for setting up a reliable web presence.

Use a pre made template if you need a quick turn around solution for building a website. Use a custom [ bespoke ] template if you can afford a higher budget and a longer deadline. Most people do not, nor would they ever know if the developer use a pre made template or a custom design for their websites, and most of the time they do not care. All web development agencies [ including us ] use a hybrid approach. Start from a pre made template that gets tuned [ up to a certain extent ] to the client requirements. In either case, just make sure that your requirements are clearly understood and agreed upon with the web developer. A clear and concise development SLA [ Service Level Agreement ] before hand, is also a must.

Honestly, any one of those, some others, or none. If all you are after is to find 'the best CMS', your search is doomed. There are thousands of content management systems on the market and each has its own strengths and weaknesses, depending on your business purpose and use case. We've randomly and in alphabetical order [ not preferences ] listed, 3 of the most popular ones. The right CMS platform for your business will be the one that best aligns with your site's needs and goals.