
Which CMS?
The next question that comes to her mind is, "OK, so which CMS should I use?"
Mario explains that there are many options. Content Management Systems have been around for quite some time and have evolved. There are general-purpose systems and some serving niches. There are many commercial and enterprise-class CMSs. But Mario emphasized on going ahead with an open source CMS. He listed many advantages such as:
- Open source usually means free of cost. Almost all open source CMSs can be downloaded and used free of cost. That keeps our overall costs down. It's important to control costs—especially in the current economic situation!
- Open source means you can customize. We can review and look around the programming code of an open source software. This allows us to customize it as per our wish. We get a strong base ready, and can add whatever we like.
- Open source is generally better quality. Most popular open source CMSs are very high quality. Thousands of people may have reviewed and improved them. This results in an overall good quality and security.
- Open source means community. Many people use open source software. And when it comes to CMS, most prefer open source CMSs. This means there is a huge community and we can get its support if we get stuck anywhere.

"Apart from telling you to use an open source CMS, I can't suggest much further now. There are hundreds of options you have, and which one you choose depends on your exact requirements and comfort level." Mario suggested. "But don't worry; I am always available if you need any help."
That ended the conversation. Oprah relaxed in her chair and gathered her thoughts.
- A CMS allows managing dynamic content easily.
- I can control and manage my web site through a web browser.
- This is how most people manage large web sites.
- Open source CMS is perfect for my needs because I can obtain the software for free and can rest assured that there are many people who have used it before me, and can help me if I need.
- I now need to find out which CMS serves my requirements, and learn how to use it.
That actually gave her a lot of peace. She felt free and ready to take on a new journey. Oprah is ready to choose a CMS and build her site to her desire. She is thrilled!