For most banks and credit unions, a website is more than just a digital presence—it’s the front door to your brand. But if your team struggles to make updates, manage content, or ensure compliance, your website CMS (content management system) might be to blame.

The truth is: not all CMS platforms are built for the unique needs of financial institutions. And if your system feels clunky, outdated, or inflexible, it’s probably costing you time, money, and opportunities to connect with your audience.

Let’s walk through what a bank CMS should do—and how forbinfi’s BankWebTM CMS is built to solve the frustrations many banks are facing today.

What Is a CMS—and Why Does It Matter for Banks?

A content management system (CMS) is the backend tool that lets you edit your website. It allows your team to:

  • Add and update pages
  • Change photos and text
  • Manage banners and alerts
  • Post blogs or news updates
  • Control navigation and layout

But here’s the catch: banks and credit unions need more than a basic website builder.

Your CMS has to account for:

  • Compliance standards (ADA, FDIC, UDAAP, SOC2)
  • Security and accessibility
  • Brand consistency across channels
  • Speed, uptime, and mobile responsiveness
  • Non-technical users who need to make quick updates

5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Current Website CMS

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If you’re unsure whether your bank’s CMS is working for you—or against you—watch for these common red flags:

1. You Can’t Easily Make Content Updates

If every little change (like updating a staff name or changing branch hours) requires calling your web provider or IT team, you’re wasting time.

A modern bank CMS should:

  • Be easy for your internal team to use
  • Offer drag-and-drop or WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editing
  • Empower your marketing team to work independently

2. Your CMS Doesn’t Support Security or Compliance Standards

Banks are held to high standards—and your website platform needs to reflect that. If your CMS doesn’t support:

  • ADA accessibility and data privacy
  • HTTPS and secure hosting
  • Audit trails or publishing approvals
 …you may be putting your institution at risk.

94% of bank compliance professionals say digital accessibility is a growing concern.
(Source: American Banker Survey)

3. It’s Not Mobile-Optimized or Responsive

Your site should look and function flawlessly on every device. If your CMS doesn’t support mobile-friendly design—or makes it hard to preview and optimize content across screen sizes—it’s time for a change.

4. It’s Difficult to Add Pages, Alerts, or Forms

You should be able to:

  • Launch a new landing page for your home equity promo
  • Add a form for event registration
  • Display a service alert for a branch outage

…without needing custom code or waiting days for edits.

5. You’re Frustrated with Support or Speed

If your website provider takes forever to respond, doesn’t understand your regulatory environment, or can’t scale with your growth—you’ve outgrown them.

What to Look for in a Bank CMS

Not all website platforms are created equal. A CMS designed for banks should offer:

  • Compliance support: ADA-ready, secure, and accessible out of the box
  • User-friendly tools: So your marketing team can update content easily
  • Custom flexibility: To reflect your brand while meeting internal processes
  • Scalability: To grow with your institution’s needs
  • Banking-specific features: Like alert banners, blogs, location management, and calculators

Is Your CMS Slowing You Down?

forbinfi helps financial institutions launch modern, secure websites powered by BankWeb—a CMS built exclusively for banks and credit unions.
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Introducing BankWeb: A CMS Built for Financial Institutions

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At forbinfi, we know that banks don’t have time to fight with their website. That’s why we built BankWeb, a CMS designed specifically for financial institutions. It combines all the flexibility your team wants with the security and compliance your IT and leadership requires.

Top Features of BankWeb:

  • Easy Editing for Non-Technical Teams
    WYSIWYG editor and drag-and-drop functionality mean your marketing team stays in control.
  • Built-In Compliance and Accessibility
    ADA-friendly, FDIC-compliant structure with audit support and secure hosting.
  • Mobile-Friendly, SEO-Ready
    Every site is responsive, fast-loading, and optimized for search engines.
  • Emergency Alert + Notification Tools
     Add banners and service notices in minutes.
  • Page Templates + Promo Landing Pages
    Create product pages, calculators, blog posts, and lead-capture pages—no coding needed.
  • Ongoing Support from a Team That Gets Banking
    forbinfi isn’t just a tech vendor—we’re your marketing partner.
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What It’s Like to Work with forbinfi

We don’t just launch your website and walk away. With BankWeb, you get:

  • Ongoing training and support
  • Quick-turn content changes and updates
  • Fully managed hosting and platform maintenance
  • A team that specializes in banking and financial marketing
  • Seamless integration with your digital marketing, email, SEO, and more
See Why Hundreds of Banks Chose BankWeb

80% of banks say improving digital experience is a top 2025 priority.

(Source: Cornerstone Advisors)

Key Takeaways: Don’t Let a Bad CMS Limit Your Bank’s Website

  • Your CMS should make managing your website easier—not harder
  • A poor CMS can slow down marketing, impact compliance, and hurt customer experience
  • The right platform will save time, boost team efficiency, and elevate your brand
  • BankWeb by forbinfi gives banks a secure, easy-to-use, future-proof CMS