A content management system (CMS) is used to help aid in updating your site. A CMS helps in managing all aspects of your site be it editing text, creating new pages, managing images as well as video. A CMS is very easy to use and can be learned very quickly.

I prefer using a content management system (CMS) called ExpressionEngine (EE). EE costs approximately $300 for a license and includes free updates for a year. There are also various add-ons that can be purchased to help customize EE which can range from $5 - $100.  After I purchase a few highly recommend add-ons you will be looking at spending approximately $350-$400 for a very flexible and easy to use CMS.  Please note that not all projects will require any additional add-ons.

I also use a CMS called WordPress, which is a great CMS and will meet many of your needs. Did I mention that WordPress is free?

With budgets being tight using a template is a great way to save money. unsustainableDesign can help customize a WordPress template, or any other template to fit your needs. 

Feel free to contact me to learn more about other ways to save money on your next project.

I recommend  Fused Network for hosting of small and large sites.