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title: "How does Cloud CMS compare to DIY (do-it-yourself)?"
description: "Explore the pros and cons of Cloud CMS vs DIY solutions to make an informed decision for your business needs. (Support 1.0)"
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# How does Cloud CMS compare to DIY (do-it-yourself)?

Not sure whether to build or buy?

Review these points to help guide your selection.

**Why DIY:**

- exact fit with your technology stack
- use existing in-house skills and resources
    - build only the features you need
    - able to add new features as required
    - use existing developers for support
- cost / budget - internal
    - no need for external services to deliver and support product
- can be a ‘skunk works’ project

**Why not DIY:**

- Risk (more complex than it looks)
    - time/effort/cost are all easy to under-estimate
    - CMS requirements can be extensive
        - what happens if it can’t be built in a timely manner?
        - distraction from core business
- must maintain skills and in-house knowledge
    - to support, upgrade, and enhance
- may have technical skills but unlikely to have CMS product experience

**Why Cloud CMS:**

- Minimizes risk
    - exists today with the features you need
    - already built (many years of blood, sweat, and tears)
    - if you require a new feature talk to us...
    - discovered and conquered many development hurdles
- fits with your stack
    - scalable and elastic
    - allows you to concentrate on your business now and in the future
- lower financial risks with a SaaS model
    - Proven TTV
- This is our business: we are the experts