Couple of days ago I wrote about few things to check before the site goes live. The post, as the title suggested was really intended for static sites. This time I’d like to mention few additional elements you should remember about before you publish a Content Managed site.

Before we do that let’s see what is a difference between the two types is?
On a basic level, the difference is that with a static site you know what type of content will be published there. When it comes to Content Managed sites the content can be anything that a particular CMS you use can output.

And even if a client agrees to use only the type of content they discussed with you they most likely would not keep the promise. The rule of thumb with CMS systems is that the minute your client realizes they can do more with the System, they will.

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For most of you designing great websites, diving deep into creative ideas is what web design is all about. Sure you may want your sites to be popular, maybe mentioned on established online galleries but it’s the creative process that I guess you would be most interested in.

And in reality that’s also the most exciting part of the process, anything after that is usually boring code, technology, servers. Also countless revisions to code, optimizing for various browsers and so on. And finally when that desired moment of launching the site comes you sigh with a relief.

But how often once the site goes live real problems start?
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