Someone I do not know said that the best things in life are not things. A book I read recently told me something similar by advising me not to invest my leisure time in things but in experiences. Things come and go, they deteriorate, they make you suffer, especially if they are very expensive and demand a lot of maintenance and attention, but experiences leave indelible marks in the memories of those who live them.
(more…)Opinion
Which is the best CMS?
In many instances, people ask me the most obvious question when they first meet me. “Which is the best CMS, Jorge?” It’s the typical ice-breaker. On these occasions, I look them in the eye and try to gauge in 10 milliseconds whether they want a quick answer or if they’re willing to let me delve into all the details and nuances behind each CMS, each newsroom…
(more…)The incredible cost of choosing the wrong CMS
I often come across media outlets that get in touch with me, wanting the best CMS for their needs on a very tight budget. The problem is that price often becomes the primary factor in switching and choosing a CMS, and in an attempt to save a few hundred euros, they end up spending thousands.
(more…)All media outlets are the same when it comes to CMS
Opinion artible by CMS MAG Director, Jorge Mediavilla
I’ve been running CMS MAG for a long time in Spain. During this period, countless editors-in-chief have contacted me seeking advice. And they all seem to follow a clear pattern.
(more…)Automattic or WP Engine: who’s right? CMS MAG GPT delivers its verdict
Opinion artible by CMS MAG Director, Jorge Mediavilla
Since I launched CMS MAG GPT, I’ve been like a kid with a new toy. I’ve uploaded over six years of content and can’t stop asking it tough questions. This time, I asked for its take on the ongoing nuclear war between WP Engine and Matt Mullenweg (Automattic). The answer—spoiler alert—is a resounding reproach for Mullenweg.
(more…)The Black Hole
In the CMS industry, some companies focus on creating and managing content management systems, but it’s unclear why they’re even in this business because they don’t believe in content.
(more…)CMS and DXP Class in the Master’s Program in Digital Journalism and New Professional Profiles 2024 at URJC
Yesterday, I had the honor of once again—three years in a row now—giving a class on web content management systems to the students of the Master’s Program in Digital Journalism and New Professional Profiles at Rey Juan Carlos University (Madrid). I couldn’t be happier with the experience, the students, and, of course, the excellent teaching staff.
(more…)The new name of Drupal Starshot is terrible
I’ve been wanting to write this opinion piece for a while. On August 14, Dries Buytaert, the founder of Drupal, announced that Drupal Starshot would officially be renamed Drupal CMS. Honestly, I think it’s a big mistake.
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