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Craft CMSCreate & Publish Content

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Strengths

Extremely flexible content modeling for custom site structures
Clean, intuitive editing interface for non-technical content editors
Self-hosted option gives you full control over your data
Strong developer community and thorough documentation
Free Solo plan available for single-user projects

Weaknesses

Requires a developer to set up and maintain — not a DIY solution
Steeper learning curve compared to WordPress or Squarespace
Plugin ecosystem is smaller than WordPress
Hosting costs are separate and add to total price

Key features

Build websites with fully custom content structures tailored to your business needs
Edit and publish content through a clean, user-friendly control panel
Use Twig templating for precise front-end design control
Self-host your site for full ownership of your data and infrastructure
Extend functionality through a marketplace of plugins and add-ons
Manage multiple sites or languages from a single installation

STOA verdict

Craft CMS is best for small businesses that need a highly customized website and have a developer on hand or budget to hire one. The content modeling flexibility is genuinely impressive and gives you full control over your site structure. The catch is that it's not a DIY tool — without technical help, you'll struggle to get started.