Choosing the Best CMS for SEO: Avoid These Headaches Before You Build

E754: Choosing the right CMS can make or break your SEO. I share my go-to tests for evaluating content management systems before you commit, plus my recommendations for the best platforms for long-term search success. Whether you’re debating WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, Joomla, Drupal, Weebly, Wix, GoHighLevel, or other CMS options, this guide will help you avoid costly mistakes, improve your site’s crawlability, and set yourself up for sustainable traffic growth. What you’ll learn: - How to test a CMS for SEO before building your site - Why URL structures, crawlability, and site speed matter - My top CMS recommendations for SEO beginners - Common CMS pitfalls that can hurt your rankings If SEO is part of your growth strategy, don’t skip these steps. 💎 Compact Keywords - My SEO Course - Get paying customers through SEO - Clear step-by-step video breakdowns - SEO templates to be copied and adapted for your products and services: https://compactkeywords.com/ 00:00 Introduction to CMSs for SEO 01:09 Understanding Content Management Systems (CMS) 01:35 Preliminary Tests for Choosing a CMS 02:09 Using Screaming Frog for Site Crawling 04:22 Key SEO Features to Look for in a CMS 09:33 CMS Speed 10:37 Recommended CMS Platforms 12:14 Final Thoughts The Edward Show. Your daily search engine optimization podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/ #searchengineoptimization #seotips #digitalmarketing #marketingstrategy