First you should analyze what the open source software and the CMS should do. Principle of open source software for free. The advantage is that it is often a few simple steps can already install a functional CMS system on your server, usually it uses a MySQL database, which provide many hosters in the rented server for free.
However, do not be deceived, so the next question is what design is needed and how is my project oriented? Do I need CRM or CMS, portal software and e-commerce solution? Often differ in the choice and the cost to the effort for maintaining your system. When creating your new project, you often have only one predictable costs for the design and manufacture a solution for your project, but will maintain your Internet presence often underestimated and sometimes is even here the cost trap.
Therefore important to get an idea about the cost structure, evaluate and analyze your project from an economic basis. This helps to save much money you can in turn invest in your project. Ask an expert, you can help with the cost analysis.
The next question, I run a portal or an e-commerce solution, or do I want just a presentation of my company? Who maintains my presentation and how often? Can I maintain my own website and I need help or possibly even staff? Do I have to update every day or only once a week, maybe even only once a month? How often it is something new in your presence and what I share with me?
You will see quickly come together as a couple of thousands of dollars. Therefore, it is important to create a concept solution for your Internet presence.
