Start with ownership
Before choosing software, list who can edit pages, who receives form alerts, who checks analytics, and who pays renewals. Many bad stacks fail because no one owns the quiet maintenance work.
Pick fewer moving parts
A lean stack can use one CMS or builder, one form layer, one analytics tool, one email provider, and one backup path. Every extra dashboard should earn its place.
Keep an exit plan
Exportable content, DNS access, and documented billing matter more than fashionable features when a business needs to move quickly.
Reader note
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