NOTE: Adobe has announced that they are retiring Business Catalyst on March 26, 2021. If you have a Business Catalyst site which you need to migrate to another platform, we’ll be more than happy to advise on you alternatives and migrate you site. Don’t leave it until the last minute. Contact us today!
Why and When to use Business Catalyst
Adobe’s Business Catalyst is a hosted CMS that acts as a complete online business platform, combining the functionality of many systems into one easy to use package. This system is scalable and boasts a comprehensive suite of features including e-commerce, secure areas, bulk email management, discussion forums, blogging and more.
Business Catalyst is ideal for small to medium sized businesses with diverse functional needs looking for a cost-effective, robust content management solution.
Strengths
- Ease of use – Requires very little training
- Feature rich – Out-of-the-box features include E-commerce, Blogs, Discussion Forums, e-mail marketing, CRM and more
- Reliable – Hosting and support is included
Weaknesses
- Expandability – A “web apps” feature allows for the development of some custom web applications, but it is limited in scope. You cannot build completely custom features.
Technical Specifications
- This is a hosted service
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