I see two issues that need to be addressed and resolved:
1. Every web developer I
speak to seems to offer a different CMS product be it: open source, bespoke or
a commercial. I guess some solutions will be more suited to some business than
overs but what are they key feature we should look for or be told about when
deciding on the most appropriate CMS site for a business?
Is there not a training need for business leaders
and owners so they are able to make informed and therefore appropriate choices
when deciding on a CMS system for their business?
2. What is the level of
training is provided by the developer to ensure that the client has the
capability to manage the site as intended? As with all potentially brilliant systems
it will only be as good as the training its users receive. Many web developers
and programmers I find are not natural trainers and therefore undertake a
training role reluctantly. What training that does take place may just consist
of an hour’s introduction and some help notes. This cannot be considered adequate
for the client to have the understanding and capabilities to content manage
their site successfully.
Poor training leaves the risk of changes to the
site looking messy and amateurish. Spoiling the original site design. My experience
is with Joomla and I know form this experience that a good number of hour’s training
will be required, the amount also dependent on the level you wish the user to
manage at.
I would love to hear other opinions.
Nice Post!
ReplyDeleteThe information given by you on the CMS training is good and very informative. How it is useful for the client as well as developer and their issues. I like your way to write the information in the sequence.