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Choose a website publishing method by features, editing, and exit options

Summary

Compare website publishing methods through actual features, editing tasks, recurring costs, access, and content migration instead of feature counts alone.

Published

Choose a publishing method through required functions and actual editing

Compare required functions and whether the assigned editor can change copy. Business size alone does not define booking, purchasing, or contact needs.

Include future changes and migration rather than comparing feature-list length.

Distinguish information, bookings, and purchases

Information sites explain services, prices, locations, and contacts. For transactions, list input, confirmation, notification, and change steps.

Define the boundary with external services. Content publishing and transaction processing are different capabilities.

Prototype with real content

Use a long service name, price, image, and FAQ in the trial. Read on a phone and have the editor change and publish content.

Technology choices can test assumptions through prototypes. (GOV.UK — Choosing technology) Record time, access, and support needs.

Compare upkeep and migration

Compare subscriptions, domain, extras, and support over an equivalent period. Ask about saving content and handling old URLs at exit.

Address missing requirements before choosing, then hand over editing and published-page testing.

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Frequently asked questions

Q: Are more features better?

A: Compare the functions needed for real use and editing.

Q: Does business size decide?

A: Include user tasks, transactions, and editing responsibilities.

Q: What should a trial use?

A: Actual content, prices, images, and required functions.

Q: What matters at migration?

A: Plan content export, access, domains, and old destinations.

Sources

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