Very few companies build their own content management system (CMS) from scratch because there are a lot on the market today. Before selecting a content management system, take a close look at the content requirements of the business. Outline the following content management requirements and use them to investigate the product options available.

Content and its Lifecycle: All content has a lifecycle. It appears on a web page one day and is removed another, it may stay indefinitely or sometimes there is an urgent need to post it immediately. Review the content requirements for the web site. Document each type of content and its expected lifecycle. Think about the following questions: