Content Management System (CMS)

What is a Content Management System?

CMS stands for Content Management System and is a software application that allows webmasters to create websites and manage the content. The content management system is usually installed on a server and then accessed through a browser or mobile device. There are several types of CMS software, such as WordPress, TYPO3, Joomla, Drupal, Magento, Contao, Redaxo, etc. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. Below is a short CMS comparison for you.

What content management systems (CMS) are there?

What functions does a CMS have?

CMS systems manage the creation, storage, retrieval, editing, versioning, sharing, collaboration, publishing, and archiving of digital information. Content management systems can also provide other functions such as user authentication, access rights, security, audit trails, and search capabilities. These can be integrated with enterprise resource planning software, customer relationship management software, or other types of software.

How does a CMS work?

A Content Management System (CMS) is a software tool that allows you to manage the content of your website. A CMS is often used together with a web server, which is responsible for handling all requests sent to the server. The CMS manages the content of the website, while the web server is responsible for everything else. If you want to change something on your website, you only need to edit the content of your CMS and not touch any code.

There are two main components of a CMS:

Server – This is where all the data is stored.
Client – This is where the actual website is displayed.

The client connects to the server via an internet connection. When someone visits the website, the client sends requests to the server. The server responds with the requested information. In addition to the above components, there are other elements that together make up the entire CMS.

These include:

Why is a CMS needed?

A content management system is essential if you want your website to gain popularity among your target group. With a CMS you can update the appearance of your website quickly and easily. You can also use it as an editorial system and add new pages, modify existing pages, edit images, videos, texts, fonts, colors, links, etc… All with just one click. This saves time and effort. No programming required!

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a content management system (CMS)?

A CMS has several advantages and disadvantages.

advantagesdisadvantages
Easily update the website with new informationSome training time required to operate the CMS
Easier sharing of content across devicesTime-intensive process conversion and maintenance
No programming skills requiredPossible follow-up costs may arise
Can be used by anyone, including non-technical peopleVendor dependency in terms of the security aspect, functionalities, etc.
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