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E-commerce CMS: an introduction to content management systems for online stores

By Tiago Moraes 4 minutes reading
E-commerce CMS: an introduction to content management systems for online stores
CMS e-commerce is a software that allows you to create and manage the front-end content of online stores. Merely illustrative photo: @freepik
CMS e-commerce is a with that allows you to create and manage content front-end of online stores. Picture for illustration purposes only: @Freepik

CMS e-commerce is the term we use for software that develops, modifies, updates, and manages all the front-end content —that is, the interface visible to consumers—of online stores and marketplaces . CMS, incidentally, stands for Content Management System.

There are basically two types of CMS for e-commerce. The monolithic CMS, for example, has all its front-end and back-end functionalities in a single codebase. This generally makes content development, updates, and migration much more difficult. Meanwhile, the headless CMS has separate back-end and front-end , and transmits content to other channels through an Application Programming Interface (API), which makes management easier, more practical, and more versatile.

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In the next section, we will present a comparison between three very interesting CMSs and, at the end, we will give our verdict on which one is the best for e-commerce projects . Keep reading and stay tuned!

CMS E-COMMERCE: A COMPARISON BETWEEN WORDPRESS, JOOMLA AND DECO.CX

Okay , as promised, we're going to compare three major CMSs on the market today and find out which one is best for content management in e-commerce. We'll now discuss the features of Joomla, WordPress, and deco.cx.

To begin, it's important to mention that WordPress is the number one platform for building blogs . Joomla, on the other hand, is very good for developing corporate websites . And deco.cx, finally, was created with the purpose of dedicating itself to online stores.

All three software programs , however, are open-source . But while Joomla and WordPress are developed in PHP, deco.cx uses a modern technology stack with TypeScript, JSX, HTMX, and Tailwind , which is much more suited to the young and promising programmers of the most recent generations.

The deco.cx e-commerce CMS has a significant advantage over others because it features a native Visual CMS that works with both low-code and full-code development . Joomla and WordPress, however, require complementary systems to achieve the same function.

Furthermore, image optimization and caching , analytics , A/B testing, advanced SEO settings , integrations with multiple e-commerce platforms , regionalization, and other features that only work through third-party services in Joomla and WordPress are also natively included in deco.cx.

For these and other reasons, our verdict is that deco.cx is the best CMS for developing the front-end of online stores and marketplaces . In other words, deco.cx is the legitimate e-commerce CMS. Learn how to implement projects with it below!

Video: Reasons to use deco.cx in your online store (use the controls in player on Youtube to activate and translate the subtitles into your language)!

HOW TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS WITH DECO.CX?

To implement projects with the deco.cx e-commerce CMS, rely on the support of Agência e-Plus! Agência e-Plus has been certified in deco.cx from the beginning and is therefore qualified to create, implement , migrate, integrate, test, configure, evolve, scale, and manage front-ends for e-commerce businesses like yours. In addition, it provides training, consulting, and advisory services for you, the merchant, and your employees.

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