Liferay
Welcome back! In the last blog, we discussed the pros and cons of the Liferay platform. This part will provide tips on implementing Liferay DXP and discuss other aspects, like costs. Keep reading.
Below are the top 9 tips for implementing Liferay DXP for your business.
The first step to implementing Liferay DXP is to define your goals. Once you clearly understand your goals, you can decide which features to implement for your business. Ask yourself the following questions to obtain more clarity.
The next step is to develop user personas and determine how different customer groups will engage with your portal. This step will enable better content personalization and a tailored interface. Think about the type of content you will share on the platform and what strategies you will use to hold your audience’s attention.
Begin a gradual and phase-wise implementation. Introduce the basic features and keep adding new ones based on user feedback. Also, test the portal in a particular department and then move to the others. Such a process will make the implementation process more manageable. Don’t jump to custom development straightaway. Use the prebuilt features like widgets, forums, and documentation.
Security must be your top priority. In addition to user authentication and access control, you must conduct regular security audits to protect confidential files and information.
Simplicity and accessibility are the hallmarks of a Liferay portal. Ensure your Liferay portal has a clean, intuitive, and user-friendly interface. This will help users navigate through the website and get the information they need.
Many of the portal’s features may be hard to understand. Hence, it is crucial to develop user manuals and training materials to facilitate user adoption. Gather user feedback and address the portal’s shortcomings to enhance customer satisfaction. Lastly, the focus should be on mobile friendliness and integration with other systems.
Liferay DXP is an open-source platform, but premium features cost extra. What are these costs? The community edition is complimentary, while the enterprise edition costs more. The deployment approaches, and their approximate costs are as follows.
Before the deployment costs, let’s look at the basic differences between the free community edition and the subscription-based enterprise edition.
Features | Community Edition | Enterprise Edition |
License Costs | Free (GNU License) | Subscription-based (varies) |
Stability | Regular updates, but potential delays in addressing vulnerabilities | Immediate updates for vulnerabilities and errors |
Support | Limited community support | Subscription includes a dedicated support package |
Features | Latest features included | All features of CE, plus additional enterprise-grade functionalities |
Implementation Costs | Lower (may require custom coding for specific needs) | Higher (may include infrastructure prep, system integration, customization) |
Suitability | Small projects, basic needs, cost-conscious organizations | Large-scale projects, critical applications, and organizations needing robust support and features |
Fully managed and deployment of Liferay DXP and cloud infrastructure. It has three business plans, including pro, business, and enterprise. The pricing starts at $24,700 a year.
This DXP plan has Ecommerce and Analytics capabilities. It has three business plans, including pro, business, and enterprise. The pricing starts at $77,300 a year.
Plan-based with a bundle of instances and environments. It has three business plans, including pro, business, and enterprise. The pricing starts at $40,200 a year.
Feature | Liferay Self-Hosted | Liferay PaaS | Liferay SaaS |
Infrastructure Management | Customer | Liferay | Liferay |
Platform Management | Customer | Liferay | Liferay |
Development | Customer | Customer | Liferay |
Upgrades & Patches | Customer | Customer (DXP) | Liferay |
Cost | Lowest | Medium | Highest |
Control | Highest | Medium | Lowest |
Customization | Highest | Medium | Limited |
Time to Implement | Longest | Medium | Fastest |
Feature | Out-of-the-Box | Custom Development |
Cost | Lower | Higher |
Development Time | Faster | Slower |
Learning Curve | Easier | Steeper |
Functionality | Basic | Specialized |
Maintenance | Straightforward | Requires ongoing effort |
Integration | Limited | Flexible |
Scalability | Good for basic needs | More adaptable |
Although Liferay doesn’t provide any figures on its website, the approximate implementation costs can range from $10,000 to $100,000 or more, depending on the above features and customization requirements.
Besides the above costs, other costs include the following:
These expenses could run into hundreds to thousands of dollars.
Liferay DXP has its share of pros and cons, but it is still a powerful platform to build custom applications and ensure effective collaboration. Advanced deployment and configuration may be confusing and require companies to hire additional expertise. Liferay DXP implementation is challenging and expensive. It may not be the right solution for small and emerging companies. However, consulting a professional Liferay consulting company for implementation, deployment, and related aspects is advisable. The advantages of Liferay DXP far exceed the cons. Regardless of the industry, Liferay is an excellent tool for enterprise app development. Reputed companies such as Volkswagen, Spire, Infosys, Unisys, Fujitsu, and eBay have used Liferay for increased customization, security, integration, and scalability. You can do it too. Consult Tridhya Tech today.
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