Choosing a Web Content Management System
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NLC's expert guide to making the right choice for your organization
Release Date:
June 2010
Author:
Glen McInnis
Choosing a Web Content Management System
NLC's expert guide to making the right choice for your organization
Choosing an enterprise-class web content management system can be a daunting task-the veritable smorgasbord of vendors, products and implementation partners often leads to justified confusion. We offer Choosing a Web Content Management System as a guide to this well-charted but untamed environment.
- In this document, we share key tips from NLC's sought-after Enterprise Content Management Group, including:
- The fundamental truths about CMS selection and implementation projects
- Guidance on creating effective, true-to-life content management scenarios capable of evaluating the nuances of various CMS products
- An exhaustive list of questions for potential vendors about the "fine print" details, including software licensing, implementation services, training and technical support
- An outline of the progressive stages of an implementation project, along with realistic estimates of the time needed to complete each stage
- The four questions to ask any implementation partner before awarding a contract
At the most fundamental level, successful selection and implementation of a CMS is dependent on your ability to define, understand and clearly articulate your needs and goals for the content management technology, as well as your online presence. This strategy document will help you get there.
About non-linear creations
non-linear creations is a leading Canadian Internet consulting firm, which was formed in 1995 with a powerful vision: leveraging the business benefits of Internet technology to drive a strong return on investment for our clients. This focus on delivering results is baked into NLC's corporate DNA and drives each of our areas of practice, including: Enterprise & Web Content Management, Enterprise Search & Navigation, Online Strategy,
Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Application Development & Integration, Site Design & Multimedia and Web Analytics.
With a portfolio of more than 750 online projects and clients around the globe, non~linear creations continues to deliver impressive online results. For more information, visit www.nonlinearcreations.com.
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