With a title like that you’re probably wondering what one more CMS could possibly do that makes it so special? Before I get to that, let’s take a look at a typical CMS system.

We’ll use WordPress as our example. Don’t get me wrong, WordPress is great for the purpose it’s designed for – to be a Blog platform with some static content added on. It’s true that we can make WordPress work for nearly any type of site, by combining plugins, custom fields, and a bit of php. This works ok until you really need to setup something more complex, with several types of content, all requiring custom fields. Pretty soon you’ll have a long list of custom fields to choose from. It gets tough to remember which field goes with which content type, which fields are required for this but not that, and so on.

This is where Symphony CMS really shines. The basic idea of Symphony is that you first model your data types. So, if you have the following data types: blog posts, gallery images, dealer locations, and latest deals – you will setup a data model for each of these. You also design the url structure and have complete control over the output of the data via templates. This kind of power allows you to build a very robust system much easier than by using custom development.

(Screenshot of the Symphony Admin)

Now, a word of warning – Symphony CMS is a bit complex to understand, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll have all the power you need to build incredible websites.

You can checkout Symphony here. Be sure to read about Symphony’s features and the beginner’s guide to understanding Symphony. As an added bonus, Symphony is free and open-source. You can’t beat that price!