"Options exist that eliminate the need for advanced Web development skills. Open source is the path to follow. It's cheaper, easier and has a community of thousands of users actively involved in developing tools.
"But you may ask, why focus on the cheap? Isn't a professionally developed site better? Maybe, but most open source Weblog and content management systems are developed by professionals; they've just chosen to release their creation to the public, rather than a life of contracts, licenses and upgrade timelines. Grateful users can donate financially, but it is not required. Open source developers are artists, without a doubt..."