{"id":58,"date":"2026-05-02T02:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T02:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/?p=58"},"modified":"2026-05-02T02:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T02:08:20","slug":"why-is-choosing-the-right-cms-the-most-important-seo-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/why-is-choosing-the-right-cms-the-most-important-seo-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is choosing the right CMS the most important SEO decision?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many companies and businesses that want to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/i-want-to-create-a-website-with-seo-included-is-this-realistic\/\" title=\"\">rank their websites or online stores<\/a><\/strong> make the SEO mistake of choosing the wrong Content Management System (CMS). In this article, I will explain why this decision is one of the most important for SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/why-is-choosing-the-right-cms-the-most-important-seo-decision\/#Advantages_of_using_a_CMS\" >Advantages of using a CMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/why-is-choosing-the-right-cms-the-most-important-seo-decision\/#Most_used_CMS_platforms_globally\" >Most used CMS platforms globally<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/why-is-choosing-the-right-cms-the-most-important-seo-decision\/#Personal_Experiences_on_the_Topic\" >Personal Experiences on the Topic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/why-is-choosing-the-right-cms-the-most-important-seo-decision\/#Why_is_choosing_the_right_CMS_the_most_important_SEO_decision\" >Why is choosing the right CMS the most important SEO decision?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_using_a_CMS\"><\/span>Advantages of using a CMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the main advantages of a CMS compared to other types of solutions are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Ease of use (does not require advanced technical knowledge).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Lower operating costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Centralized and efficient content management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Greater compatibility and SEO standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Quick design and customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Specialized support and updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_used_CMS_platforms_globally\"><\/span>Most used CMS platforms globally<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are several CMS alternatives on the market, the most used globally (2025-2026 period) are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-WordPress 42\u201343%, the undisputed leader in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Shopify 5.0\u20135.1%, holds second place, especially regarding online stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Wix 4.1\u20134.3%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Squarespace 2.4\u20132.5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Joomla 1.3\u20131.4%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Drupal 0.7\u20130.8%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Webflow 0.9%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Experiences_on_the_Topic\"><\/span>Personal Experiences on the Topic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In my personal experience as an SEO professional, I can say that the CMS with the most SEO potential is WordPress, followed by Shopify (valid only for online stores). At a different level (far behind) are Joomla and Drupal (due to their low popularity and limited up-to-date support), and lastly Webflow (due to its low popularity and certain SEO limitations). The CMSs I don&#8217;t recommend (since, from my point of view, they have too many SEO limitations) are Wix and Squarespace, for example. Whenever I have clients using these CMSs, I recommend they migrate to other, more <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/i-want-to-create-a-website-with-seo-included-is-this-realistic\/\" title=\"\">SEO-friendly<\/a><\/strong> tools like WordPress or Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Why-is-choosing-the-right-CMS-the-most-important-SEO-decision-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Why is choosing the right CMS the most important SEO decision?\" class=\"wp-image-61\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4993000599948576;width:593px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Why-is-choosing-the-right-CMS-the-most-important-SEO-decision-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Why-is-choosing-the-right-CMS-the-most-important-SEO-decision-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Why-is-choosing-the-right-CMS-the-most-important-SEO-decision-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Why-is-choosing-the-right-CMS-the-most-important-SEO-decision-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Why-is-choosing-the-right-CMS-the-most-important-SEO-decision.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_choosing_the_right_CMS_the_most_important_SEO_decision\"><\/span>Why is choosing the right CMS the most important SEO decision?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right CMS is the most important SEO decision because of the various implications this decision has in the medium and long term. For example, if a business decides to use Wix for its website, it might take twice the effort (and twice the time) to rank well, especially compared to a WordPress website, which puts it at a serious disadvantage against competitors. Therefore, it&#8217;s crucial to choose the CMS that offers the best future prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand this point, consider our child: choosing a CMS is like choosing the school our child will attend. It&#8217;s a very important decision that will ultimately influence many aspects of their life: academic, social, mental, and in some cases, spiritual. If our child attends a bad school, will they be able to succeed? The answer is yes, but they will have fewer opportunities and be less competitive compared to other children who attended better schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What are your thoughts on this? What CMS do you use on your website or online store?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about this, you can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" title=\"\">contact me<\/a><\/strong> by visiting the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.josemorenojimenez.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" title=\"\">following link<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image by Justin Morgan via Unsplash.com under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many companies and businesses that want to rank their websites or online stores make the SEO mistake of choosing the wrong Content Management System (CMS). In this article, I will explain why this decision is one of the most important for SEO. 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