Content Management Systems

Chances are if you own a website, you have heard of Content Management Systems (CMS). CMS allows the business owner to modify and update his/her website whenever they wish. When a business owner has this ability, they can update new material on a more consistent basis, keeping the website current and delivering information to customers in a timely manner. An ever changing website tends to keep the customer coming back to check on updates and new material, thus increasing traffic to the site. Online shoppers get bored with the same old content and will look for more interesting websites. If you want to keep your clients interested in your website, you need to freshen your content. By doing this, you can stay ahead of your competition or at least give them a run for their money.

Without a content management system, you will be at the mercy of your web developer to make changes to your site. Depending upon their availability will determine when your changes can be made. Imagine the frustration of needing to make a change but having to wait for your web developer to access your site to make those changes. This is where a content management system will make your life easier and more efficient. Web developers are necessary to set up a productive and functional website but you should have access to your web content.

What is a Content Management System and how will it help your business?

CMS is software that holds all of your websites information. Once CMS is in place, the owner will be given access to an administrative panel which will allow them to control the content within the website. Documents, videos, text, photos and music are just a few items of content that can be accessed by the owner.

You don’t have to be a computer guru to operate a CMS, with the right one, you can easily update, change and remove items from you site. A web design company like Flying Cow design can create a CMS based on your websites needs.

Listed below are 5 examples of the more popular CMS

• Pligg (social networking)

• Word Press (Blogging)

• Symphony CMS General

• Drupal General

• Joomla General

Benefits of having a Content Management System

Regardless of the area of Industry that your business caters to, there are many benefits to having a CMS. We have listed a few of the more popular reasons that business owners prefer having a CMS.

1. CMS is more efficient

In the early years of the internet you would have to read a manual just to enter the most basic content on your website. Aside from understanding the technical instructions, this was very time consuming. Today you can publish your web content in just a few short steps.

2. User friendly

You don’t have to be a computer geek to manage this system. It is user friendly and almost anyone can maneuver it.

3. A more streamlined publishing process

Companies who have numerous Authors who publish a higher volume of content find the process more economic and efficient.

4. Creating, editing and publishing made easy

Makes even the most daunting task a breeze. No more endless sessions editing and publishing.

Always do your researches before you select a CMS shop around; there are many considerations to remember when shopping. If you are without tech support, consider hiring a web design company such as Flying Cow Design and you will be well on your way to gaining control of your website.