How to choose a CMS for your small business
Pick a CMS based on publishing cadence, team roles, integrations, and total cost of ownership.
When you need a CMS
- Weekly updates or multiple contributors with approvals.
- Localization or structured content beyond simple pages.
- Non-technical editors need a friendly UI.
Options to consider
- MDX + git for low-frequency, high-control publishing.
- Headless CMS (Sanity/Contentful) for workflows and structured data.
- Traditional CMS (WordPress) when plugins or familiarity matter.
Migration tips
- Map redirects and canonicals to avoid SEO drops.
- Move priority pages first; keep content freeze short.
- Document content models and train editors before launch.