5 questions to ask before adding a new feature to your CMS

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5 questions to ask before adding a new feature to your CMS
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Published March 6, 2026
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When you're thinking about adding a new feature to your CMS, it’s easy for content creators (who need things done fast) and developers (who want things built to last) to clash. This video gives you five simple questions that will help keep everyone on the same page and help you figure out how to weigh short-term needs against the long-term health of your CMS code. Answering these questions will help you figure out if you just need a quick fix or a more permanent solution that won't break things down later on.

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