Insights & Updates

Technology

MARCH 5, 2018

I often tell customers that comparing the services of an agency and implementation specialist like NPG to the plethora of commercially available CMS platforms available is...

For Potential Clients

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

You’ve heard me say it a thousand times: The content management business is a confusing landscape to navigate. At the core, every customer has similar yet different...

Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2017

One of the most liberating benefits of building a custom CMS is the ability to either design your own custom user interface and experience (known as UI/UX) or, at the very...

Technology

JUNE 21, 2017

The nature of what we do as a custom development agency means we talk to a lot of different people from a wide range of industries who are all trying to figure out what...

Technology

MARCH 31, 2017

All too often, we confuse the concept of what a content management system (CMS) really is. Most of the time, we pigeonhole the CMS to be a piece of software with one sole...

Technology

MARCH 24, 2017

This week, I’m going to take you back in time. I suspect this post will be more of a sermon than a technically detailed post, so bear with me. As we all know,...

For Potential Clients

DECEMBER 1, 2016

All too often, we onboard clients with incredibly convoluted content management workflows. When we ask to see their process for updating content on their website, it...

Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Are you tired of having limited control over what goes on the pages of your website? Do you ever find yourself needing to do something specific in the back end and not...

For Potential Clients

AUGUST 24, 2016

The concept of  growth hacking  is quickly rising in importance and popularity as a business philosophy. The idea that everything about your business should be...

For Potential Clients

AUGUST 16, 2016

Before selecting which content management system (CMS) is right for your needs, you will have to consider its features and functionality. If you are contemplating whether you...

For Potential Clients

JULY 13, 2016

When you start asking around for CMS solutions that can benefit your business and website, the answers tend to be fairly standard. Open-source solutions like WordPress and...

Technology

JULY 12, 2016

If you manage a website whose business model depends on publishing content, you need more than a simple, template-based CMS. Your editing structures may require that multiple...

Technology

JUNE 16, 2016

Marketing technology is increasingly dominating the industry. Software platforms like customer relationship management (CRM) and email marketing systems are important...

For Potential Clients

MAY 26, 2016

In today's marketing environment, an increasing amount of digital marketers are focusing their efforts on lead generation. And rightfully so:  96% of website...

For Potential Clients

MAY 18, 2016

If you listen to most agencies, you would think WordPress is your only CMS option when developing a new website. Some, more avant-garde experts suggest Drupal, but your...

Technology

MAY 18, 2016

A content management system (or CMS) is the web application you'll use to completely manage your website. From the design phase on to maintenance, which CMS you choose...

For Potential Clients

MAY 4, 2016

To be effective, your website needs a content management system. But that simple truth is complicated by the fact that a seemingly endless number of CMS solutions vie to be...

For Potential Clients

APRIL 21, 2016

Whether you are redesigning your current website or establishing a new web presence, you need a content management system to maintain and update your digital content....

Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2015

There are countless out-of-the-box content management solutions out there. From WordPress and Drupal to NationBuilder and TeamSite, professionals across all business sectors...

For Potential Clients

OCTOBER 15, 2015

It continuously surprises us when potential clients don’t understand why a custom CMS is necessary for the more complex Web projects out there. Make no mistake,...

For Potential Clients

MARCH 16, 2015

We have a lot of conversations with potential clients about the choice of a content management system, and for good reason! Whether or not you can write code, a CMS is the most...

Technology

MAY 12, 2017

Today, a content management system is no longer just a portal to manage content. Increasingly, businesses are seeking one-screen solutions for employees, managers, and...

AI & Automation

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

For years, businesses have relied on Content Management Systems (CMS) to create, organize, and publish their digital content. While these systems have been indispensable,...

For Potential Clients

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Sometimes, a niche finds you… Over the years, we’ve worked with various operators in the self-storage industry. From publicly traded entities to small mom-and-pop...

Technology

APRIL 24, 2020

In last week's post , I reviewed the concept of headless CMS architecture, the state of headless CMS as a business, and provided some clarity to the muddy messaging that...

Industry News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Last week, we all saw how software projects, when not properly implemented, can create havoc on our lives and institutions. If you've been living under a rock, the Iowa...

For Potential Clients

DECEMBER 6, 2019

One of the most common scenarios we see as a custom software development firm is clients who are looking to solve problems for themselves and then ultimately seeking to...

For Potential Clients

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

For a trained digital professional, custom software development projects typically are easy to spot. During an introductory call with a potential client, we usually have a...

Technology

MARCH 18, 2019

Like a post I’m going to link you to in a minute, I’ll start with a premise… In general terms, doesn’t something built for you seem to fit just a...

Marketing

JULY 6, 2018

Warning: This is about as foo-foo as I’ll probably ever get on this blog. I’ve been inspired by all of the people ripping off the “12 Rules” concept...

Technology

MAY 14, 2018

I’ve written many posts about CMS architecture by now—the methodology, the technology, the inner workings of the most popular CMS platforms. But ultimately, most...

For Potential Clients

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Be prepared: This is going to be a bit of a rant. Earlier this week, I saw a relatively new entrant to the CMS space—a company who repositioned after their initial,...

For Potential Clients

JANUARY 26, 2018

This is the final installment of our “CMS for the CMO” series. In part one , we reviewed what a CMS is and why it’s so important as the centerpiece of your...

For Potential Clients

JANUARY 19, 2018

This is a multi-part post aimed at helping CMOs understand the CMS and its technological implications, as well as how to procure the best CMS platform for their organization....

NPG News & Updates

DECEMBER 20, 2017

It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. In retrospect, I wouldn’t consider 2017 to be a redefining year in the world of content management or web...

Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Someone has to say it: Creativity in web design is becoming endangered, and off-the-shelf content management systems are largely to blame. You might already be asking...

For Potential Clients

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

I came up with the idea for this week’s blog post from a website visitor who shared an interesting thought with us via email. I’ll keep him anonymous for his sake....

For Potential Clients

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Your website is not a slow cooker. Stay with me on this analogy, folks. Slow cookers are a fantastic invention for anyone who enjoys a nice, hot, home-cooked meal but...

Technology

OCTOBER 12, 2017

In our discussions of custom CMS solutions and how they compare to off-the-shelf options like WordPress, we consistently run into the question of security. As the CMS with...

Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

One of the many concerns that companies face when undergoing a content management system evaluation or conversion is the concept of future-proofing their content. This is...

Technology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I get asked the same one question by almost every prospect I speak with: “You don’t really build a whole CMS project from scratch, do you? Surely you must use...

Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We’ve spoken a lot on this blog about the benefits of custom CMS platforms compared to off-the-shelf software packages, mostly in top-level terms. Typically, the benefits...

For Potential Clients

AUGUST 10, 2017

Developing a custom content management solution allows you to unleash your creativity without the limitations of pre-fab, off-the-shelf software that can hem you in (or, at the...

For Potential Clients

JULY 28, 2017

One of the biggest problems the CMS industry has today is a lack of transparency. Having specialized in custom content management systems for the past 12+ years,...

Technology

MAY 19, 2017

Perhaps the most frustrating thing that happens to us here at NPG is this scenario. A prospect comes our way asking about our custom development services and solutions. We...

Technology

APRIL 28, 2017

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) had their yearly conference in Las Vegas this week. We made the journey (reluctantly, as you can imagine…) to see how...

Technology

APRIL 14, 2017

Doesn’t it seem like we’ve been talking about video as the fastest-growing type of content for the past 10 years? That’s because it is. And we’ll...

Technology

MARCH 17, 2017

One of the most important parts of our web content management system (WCMS) methodology is our focus on security. Sadly, security is often an afterthought for many enterprises...

Technology

MARCH 10, 2017

One would think that if a piece of software is labeled as a “content management system,” the focus of the system would always be the actual content. After all, if...

Technology

MARCH 3, 2017

Undertaking a web development project is a complicated process. Many of our potential clients are overwhelmed by the various technologies, acronyms, and buzzwords floating...

Technology

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The choice of a content management system is important for any organization’s digital presence. However, the issue is even more critical for digital publishers....

Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

“Enterprise” software is a term that has been used for decades, mostly to the confusion of marketers, technology professionals, and management. Wikipedia defines...

Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

There’s an old joke: Two guys on a camping trip find themselves in the woods when they run into an angry bear. As the bear rears up on its hind legs, one of the men...

Technology

JANUARY 27, 2017

Given the recent news coverage about cyber security risks, more and more website owners are migrating their websites from insecure platforms to new frameworks that can better...

Technology

JANUARY 4, 2017

There is little doubt that the focus in 2017 for many in the information technology space will be security. Given recent political events and revelations of the capabilities of...

For Potential Clients

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Whenever I host an introductory call with a potential new client, it’s inevitable that the topic of their existing website will turn into a venting session about their...

For Potential Clients

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

If you are the proprietor or content manager of a business that is focused on news content or some other similar type of publication, the choice of a content management system...

For Potential Clients

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Many customers planning their next website design and development project are approaching us with concerns about security. Either through experience or research, website...

Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Not everything in the CMS industry is black and white. While it may seem like all you have to do is plug information into the back end and the software will comply and reflect...

For Potential Clients

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Oftentimes, when determining what content management system will power a website, clients lose track of just who will be using the platform the most. Sure, there are...

Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Using a content management system today is fairly simple once you take the time to become acquainted with the platform. But what if I told you it could be even easier, and that...

For Potential Clients

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Content management systems: Everyone with a website has one, and many businesses need a better one. There are new CMS platforms being introduced into the market every few...

For Potential Clients

OCTOBER 4, 2016

With headless content management systems gaining more and more traction in the marketplace, old-school systems are now attempting to rebrand themselves as capable of being...

For Potential Clients

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The beauty of a custom-built content management system (CMS) is that you never have to worry about it being acquired by a larger company with big changes on the horizon. Not...

For Potential Clients

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

What a question! And, it is one we receive all the time. Through the years, website owners have been burned by security inefficiencies with platforms such as WordPress or...

For Potential Clients

AUGUST 31, 2016

Have you heard about WordPress VIP? It’s a service provided by the team that manages WordPress, offering peace of mind for your WordPress enterprise installation....

Technology

AUGUST 18, 2016

If you've ever wondered why enterprise organizations choose expensive CMS platforms, it's because they need to have promises of optimal performance to keep up with...

Technology

AUGUST 4, 2016

Is your CMS too complex for you? It is best to find out before a non-issue turns into a complete mess. This happens too often when businesses try to make an...

For Potential Clients

AUGUST 2, 2016

As you design a new business website this summer, you might be looking into open-source CMS options as the best way to stay within budget to manage your site. While open-source...

For Potential Clients

JULY 19, 2016

"You get what you pay for" isn't just a cliché your dad taught you about buying good quality products. Price is obviously always a factor when shopping for...

Technology

JULY 14, 2016

Let’s face it, WordPress is perhaps the easiest and most popular content management system (CMS) to use on the Internet. Since starting out solely as a blogging...

Technology

JULY 7, 2016

Trying to decide which of the many content management systems available is right for your business website? It can be a challenge to navigate through the options and at some...

Technology

JUNE 30, 2016

WordPress is a great option for companies seeking to easily create a website to start increasing their web presence online. Simply starting out as a blogging platform,...

Technology

JUNE 27, 2016

The traditional Content Management System (CMS) actually does more than manage content. It not only delivers content such as articles, posts, and page...

Industry News

JUNE 23, 2016

As we’ve said before, when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. WordPress has allowed millions of individuals to build their own websites without any...

Technology

JUNE 8, 2016

What is a CMS?  That's not a trick question. Look for a definition of the term online and you will find straightforward definitions that ultimately come down to...

Design

JUNE 7, 2016

When it comes to deciding the best approach for designing a website for your business, whether it’s the first iteration or a complete redesign project, the time will come...

Technology

JUNE 6, 2016

If you've been on WordPress for a while, you already know that it's become one of the most popular hosting platforms for websites. You've also likely tried to find...

For Potential Clients

JUNE 2, 2016

As your business continues to grow and expand, it’s likely you’ve already come to the conclusion that an out-of-the-box content management system simply can’t...

Technology

JUNE 1, 2016

Technology has evolved in leaps and bounds over the past decade, and it will continue to grow exponentially. This is especially true of tech that drives the Web. As such,...

For Potential Clients

MAY 31, 2016

For many website projects, WordPress seems like a convenient framework. Because of its template-based system, you can set up a website quickly while managing content through...

Technology

MAY 24, 2016

If you are marketing a brand whose business model relies on publishing regular content, finding the best content management system for your needs is absolutely crucial. The...

For Potential Clients

MAY 23, 2016

Everyone loves WordPress. Even skilled marketers, who should know better, keep coming back to this template-based CMS platform. Sure enough, it's the  most...

Technology

MAY 10, 2016

It's the nightmare of every business: you find out that your website has been hacked. Suddenly, the private and financial information of your entire customer base is...

For Potential Clients

DECEMBER 10, 2015

As if web design and development wasn't complicated enough, seemingly small omissions early in the process can lead to big problems long after a project is complete. Take...

For Potential Clients

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Yesterday, we talked about the reasons why your website might not be getting the traffic you expected when you launched it. One of the most important factors to that equation...

For Potential Clients

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Everyone needs a website in today's "get it now" society, and a business’s online presence must look professional. This is especially true for...

For Potential Clients

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

When planning a site, the major technological question for a business owner centers on selection of a content management system (CMS). At its most basic, a CMS is a set of...

Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

WordPress has become an integral part of content creation, no doubt. Lauded as one of the simplest and most powerful content management systems, it’s no wonder...

NPG News & Updates

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The new HelpDesk system we began rolling out last week has already proven to be immensely helpful. With the creation of a dedicated support e-mail address, we’ve...