CMS

What is a Content Management System?

The fundamental idea behind a Content Management System (CMS) is to enable someone with no knowledge of website building to edit the content on an already designed site using a specialized computer software system. The templates and common design elements are built into the software to ensure consistent design throughout the site.

A Content Management System will make it easier for you to control nearly every aspect of your web site so that simple changes can be achieved quickly and cost effectively.

Why Do I Need a Content Management System?

If you are like many people out there, you have little or no knowledge of HTML or web development. To succeed in today's high tech world, your business requires a web site to attract customers from the ever popular Internet. After having a web site designed and made for you, it's important to keep all of the information up to date. Content Management Systems were developed to help people with little or no HTML skills or knowledge of how to edit a web site do so using a safe and familiar interface. You will not have to worry about disturbing the layout or design of the site.

The great benefit of a good Content Management System is that it allows the owner of your web site to manage routine content updates, which keeps the site dynamic and appealing to new and existing users and permits content authors to publish material without having to acquire new skills. A Content Management System allows you to do the following, without bringing in a consultant:

• Send electronic newsletters to your client database
• Manage the format and dates of all new articles
• Edit existing pages using an HTML or Microsoft Word type editor
• Receive inquiries through an online feedback form
• Manage your product database
• Maintain a secure area for payment details
• Create custom roles, thus deciding who can and cannot edit certain content
• Download customer details into Microsoft Excel