LightCMS is too simple and powerful not to use
Pros
- LightCMS provides all the major functionality 90% of sites need. It keeps out of its own way by making these solutions intuitive and simple and not trying to solve every problem for everyone which would over-complicate the tool-set.
- This is the easiest to use CMS we have ever seen. I tell my client's that if they can make a Facebook post, they can manage their website, and it's true. Their UI is so easy and keeps getting easier to use. Untrained users get it in minutes and are able to manage their sites without our help.
- LightCMS's code is simple and light-weight. Sites are fast and the CMS doesnt get in the way of performance.
- You can do almost anything you want (except server-side programming) with LightCMS. So, we can create any design we want and it works great with Light CMS's tokens and editable regions concept (which is also simple to implement.)
- Constantly upgraded and fixed, the product is 1000x better after 10 years of working with it, but is still simple and not bloated.
Cons
- While keeping it simple is LightCMS's thing, some of the elements/modules could use deeper options or control for advanced users.
- Some content, such as calendars, cannot have data exported/imported easily.
- Support was amazing 10 years ago. We openly talked about how awesome they were... it isn't as good as it once was, but is still way above almost every support of other CMS systems we have used.
Return on Investment
- While I always think the price could be cheaper, LightCMS is incredibly inexpensive if you consider the costs of hosting, support, and upgrading is all included.
- As part of their partner program, we are able to control client accounts from our master account, making moving between clients easier and supporting them faster which ultimately makes our labor costs better.
Alternatives Considered
Adobe Business Catalyst, Evoq Content, WordPress, DNN Platform, Squarespace and Drupal
Other Software Used
Adobe Business Catalyst, Trello, Freshdesk