Do You Really Need a Content Management System?

June 1, 2010 by Jeune Ortiz

Short answer, yes you really do need a Content Management System!

Content Management Systems (CMS) have been around for a long time, and they have evolved to enable anyone to update their website without having to know the first thing about code.

For website owners looking to squeeze every last drop of productivity out of their website, a CMS is indispensable.

Types of Content Management Systems:

  1. Platform:  WordPress is an example of a CMS platform. The site is literally built and later maintained by the CMS.
  2. Add-On: Some CMS applications can be bolted onto an existing site to enable that site to be maintained and updated.

What a Content Management System can do for you:

  • You can update text on your site, such as menus, specials, and service/product descriptions.
  • Add links and images.
  • Keep your site current with the latest information.
  • Reduce your overhead by delegating site updates to non-technical internal support staff.
  • Have the ability to add and delete images from slide shows or portfolios.

Features of a good CMS :

  • Allows you add images, links, and update text any time you want.
  • It should protect your website so that your updates won’t accidentally break the navigation or formatting.
  • The CMS should be easy to use no matter what your computer skill level.
  • It should write clean code for you so your site stays search engine friendly.
  • It should be secure.

If you have a website you should definitely look to add a Content Management System so that you can keep it updated. Whether you’ll want a platform or add-on CMS will depend on the types of updates you’re going to need to perform.

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About the author: Jeune Ortiz is VP of Marketing and Creative Director at future-ink. With more than 20 years of experience in graphic design and marketing, Jeune brings extensive knowledge and creativity to each website and internet marketing solution to grow your business.

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