What is a Content Management System?
A content management system (CMS) is a software application or set of related programs that are used to create and manage digital content.
These are often used to store, control, version, and publish content.
Content in a CMS is typically stored in a database, while the presentation layer is generated by templates or components that pull content from the database.
This separation of content and presentation makes it easier to manage large amounts of content, as well as to change the look and feel of a website without having to touch the content itself.
There are many different types of content management systems, ranging from simple applications to ones that are more complex.
Complex content management systems allow users to edit and publish basic HTML content, while enterprise-level systems can manage large amounts of content, provide workflows and approvals, and support multiple users with different levels of access.
Some popular content management systems include WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, and Sitecore.
Benefits of Using a Content Management System
There are many benefits to using a content management system, including:
- content can be easily created and published without needing to know HTML
- content can be edited or updated without having to republish the entire site
- content can be centrally managed and controlled
- users can easily collaborate on content creation
While these are just a few benefits, there are many benefits that go far beyond the ones listed above.
