What is a CMS?
CMS stands for Content Management System. To put it simply, it’s a platform that enables you to build a website and edit, modify and publish content without needing to know how to code. A major advantage of using a CMS means it’ll be quicker to keep your website updated and they often come with built-in SEO features to help get you seen online.
Why might you benefit from using a CMS? Well, they’re modular and have great compatibility that enables you to add plugins and features without costly development. You’ll also find that your site is typically more secure and allows multiples users with different access levels. Basically, it’s super user-friendly!
Examples of Content Management Systems
There are so many CMS’ we could list, but here are just a few you may have heard of:
The most popular CMS is WordPress, which currently powers over one third of all websites across the web! WordPress is Open-Source, meaning it is free to use and members of the public can contribute towards developing the platform. With such a large developer community, you’ll easily find support and solutions to both simple and complex problems.
Keeping in mind your business goals, when choosing a CMS make sure to choose a platform that is SEO-friendly, cost-effective and will integrate easily with the features you’ll want to have on your website.
