A Web Content Management System (WCMS or Web CMS) is a system for creating and managing website content and pages. A worthy CMS will contain tools to create, edit and delete content on a website and there will be a series of simple tools to allow non technical users to create web content in a familiar, word processor type environment.
Manage your own website
The use of a website content management system allows for simple management of large scale web sites by non technical users. In essence, it is still creating all the required HTML needed to display the web content but the technical aspects of this are abstracted.
The site would usually be managed through a private administration panel which is accessible through a web browser so no special skills are required.
"Hard to set up but easy to grow"
If there is one rule that is true of even the most simple content management systems is that they are easy to use but not so easy to set up and configure in the first instance. The installation, set-up and development and application of a design is still in the realms of web professionals but once these initial stages are completed then the day-to-day management and running of the site can be handled by non technical users.
What are your options?
As you may well imagine, there are a whole host of WCMS systems all vying for your attention and there no single system that is perfect for the needs of all. There a range of free and open source CMS systems that are extremely capable and additionally there a whole host of propriety (paid) solutions if that is the route you would rather go. There are also PHP and ASP solutions available to suit your web hosting platform of choice.
If you need help or advice then we are CMS experts so please get in touch, we are happy to help!
The best CMS
Ultimately, the best CMS is the one that most closely meets your requirements and the first step towards making that decision is to analyse and create a plan for your website and it's content. After all, best content management system is the one that is most suited to the needs of it's users.2
There are a host of CMS comparison sites out there but these are likely of little use to the layman. We however have a wealth of experience with the best CMS software out there so get in touch and we can take a look at your requirements and make a recommendation that is best for you.
Prices
WCMS software licenses can range from free to tens of thousands of pounds so again, the choice is best made based on your budget and requirements but we have a range of fully featured, industry leading CMS solutions available from £150.00 a year.
We also provide a rich support environment, a message board where you can talk to other like minded users and a series of articles and videos to help you get the best from your investment.
Get in touch today to see what Web CMS is best for you.
