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The Case for CMS / eCart Upgrades: Benefits for Website Operators

It’s a familiar scenario: your web manager is diligently working away at his computer when a pop-up notification appears, saying it’s time to update to a new version of the CMS (content management system) software or e-commerce software. Instinctively and without giving it a second thought, many users click “ignore” or “remind me later,” and continue on with their work. That’s understandable, because upgrading software can be time-intensive, frustrating, and expensive. However, the benefits of upgrading far outweigh these comparatively minor inconveniences. As explained below, operating a website or an online shopping cart with outdated software can lead to potentially disastrous consequences for your business and even for your customers.

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