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Updated Wed July 16, 2025
Published Under: CMSUser ExperienceWeb Development

When it comes to your bank’s website, the right content management system (CMS) can make or break how you serve your customers, stay compliant, and manage updates without stress. If your team is frustrated with your current CMS or constantly patching together plug-ins to stay secure and compliant, you’re not alone.
Many banks and credit unions start with popular CMS platforms like WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace because they’re well-known and affordable. But while these tools work well for some bloggers, local businesses, or online shops, they fall short when it comes to the unique needs of a financial institution.
Let’s look at why your next website deserves a CMS designed specifically for banks and how BankWeb CMS solves problems generic platforms can’t.
Why Your Bank CMS Choice Matters More Than Ever
Your website is often the first place your customers visit when they’re researching accounts, checking rates, or finding branch information. If your site is slow, clunky, or difficult to update, you’re not just frustrating your team — you’re risking customer trust.
And while generic CMS platforms can get you online quickly, they usually don’t come with the security, compliance tools, or banking-specific features your team actually needs.
Related: How to Choose the Right CMS for Your Financial Institution
Why Generic Website Builders Aren’t Enough for Banks
So, what goes wrong when a bank relies on a generic CMS?
Here are the biggest pain points we see from financial institutions that come to forbinfi for help:
- Plug-In Overload: Most general CMS options rely on plug-ins for everything: forms, security, SEO, ADA compliance, you name it. Each new plug-in creates another point of failure (and another possible security hole).
- No Built-In Compliance: Financial websites must meet strict ADA/WCAG guidelines, stay FDIC-compliant, and handle customer data securely. Generic CMS platforms don’t come with these built in — it’s up to you to find, install, and maintain the plug-ins yourself.
- Inconsistent Branding: Without templates and controls made for financial marketers, branding can drift over time. Updates get delayed when marketing teams need to wait on developers for simple changes.
- Limited Support: Rate tables, calculators, alert banners, and location managers aren’t standard plug-ins. Many banks struggle to stitch these tools together with generic workarounds.
Tired of Plug-Ins and Patching It All Together?
See how a purpose-built CMS keeps your bank’s website secure, compliant, and easy to update.
Schedule a BankWeb™ Demo Today
What Makes a CMS for Banks Different?
Banks and credit unions deserve a platform that’s more than a generic site builder. A true bank CMS handles the details that matter most:
Key Must-Have Features:
- Built-in security: SSL, SOC2 hosting, secure backups — no manual patches needed.
- Compliance by design: ADA-friendly layouts and tools to help you meet current and future accessibility standards.
- Bank-specific modules: Easily manage rates, branch alerts, calculators, blogs, team directories, and landing pages without relying on plug-ins.
- Simple content editing: Any authorized team member can update pages without calling IT.
- Responsive, local support: No generic ticket system or forums. You get real people who know your industry.
What Our Clients Say
“Moving from our previous hosting company to forbinfi was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Their team made the transition seamless, kept us informed every step of the way, and delivered a platform that exceeded expectations. It’s easy to use, reliable, and backed by top-tier support.”
— Ted M., Enterprise Bank
WordPress, Wix, Squarespace vs. BankWeb CMS: A Clear Comparison
Feature | WordPress | Wix | Squarespace | BankWeb CMS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Designed for Banks | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
ADA/WCAG Compliance | Plug-ins needed | Limited | Limited | Included |
Security & Hosting | DIY or outsourced | Basic | Basic | Managed, SOC2-ready |
Bank-Specific Tools | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Brand Controls & Templates | Varies | Limited | Limited | Custom & consistent |
Dedicated Support | Forums/freelancers | Self-service | Self-service | Banking experts |
Did You Know?
70% of banking customers say trust and security are their top priorities online.
(Source: Deloitte Digital Banking Report)
Don’t Let a Generic CMS Risk Your Compliance
Learn more about how to audit your bank’s website for compliance and learn more about choosing the right CMS for your financial institution.
Read More: How to Choose the Right CMS for Your Financial Institution
Real Banks, Real Results: How BankWeb Saves Teams Time & Money
One community bank that switched to BankWeb shared this:
“Even with short notice that our old website host was ending support, forbinfi moved quickly to create a great-looking, flexible site that matches our brand. Most importantly, the CMS is easy to work with, making it so our staff is able to make many changes to our updated site themselves now and in the future.”
— Phillip P., Waumandee State Bank
With BankWeb, they now update branch hours, rates, and landing pages in minutes instead of days — without worrying about third-party software breaking overnight.
forbinfi: Your Local Expert Who Understands Bank Websites
You shouldn’t have to explain FDIC disclaimers or ADA rules to your web developer. When you partner with forbinfi, you get a full-service team that lives and breathes financial websites. From your first strategy session to launch and ongoing support, we make sure your CMS works for you — not the other way around.
Ready to See BankWeb CMS in Action?
Stop wasting time patching together a website with generic tools.
Protect your brand, empower your marketing team, and deliver the secure, consistent experience your customers deserve.
- Book a live demo
- Grab our free Financial Institution Website Redesign Checklist
- Or chat with our team about your website goals
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