Content Management Systems (CMS)
A content management system (CMS) is software used to manage the creation and modification of digital content. A CMS is used for managing and publishing content (data) on websites or applications. Web content applications include forums, e-Commerce, photo galleries, user communities and other web-based applications. A CMS helps to organize companie's or team work by integrating document management, digital asset management. It may include text, photos and embed graphics, audio, video, maps, program code that display content and interact with the user.
A CMS typically has two major components: - a content management application (CMA), as the front-end user interface that allows a user, even with limited experience, to add, modify, and remove content from a website or application without the special knowledge or a webmaster's help; - a content delivery application (CDA), as the back-end, that compiles the content and updates the website. There are two major types of CMS installation: on-premises and cloud-based. On-premises installation means that the CMS software can be installed on the server or a local PC. This approach is usually taken by businesses that want flexibility in their setup. Examples of CMSs which can be installed on-premises are Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal, ModX, etc. The cloud-based CMS are installed (hosted) on a vendor environment. With this approach, the CMS architecture cannot be modified for the customer. Examples of cloud-based CMSs are Ghost, Contentful, Cloud CMS, Webflow, etc. Features may vary depending on the system application but will typically include: - Search, retrieval features index all data for easy access through search functions and allow users to search by attributes such as publication dates, keywords or author. - Format management facilitates turning scanned paper documents and legacy electronic documents into HTML or PDF documents. - Revision features allow content to be updated and edited after initial publication. Revision control also tracks any changes made to files by individuals. - Publishing functionality allows individuals to use a template or a set of templates approved by the organization, as well as wizards and other tools to create or modify content. Popular additional features may include: SEO-friendly URLs Integrated and online help, including discussion boards Group-based permission systems Full template support and customizable templates Easy wizard-based install and versioning procedures Admin panel with multiple language support Content hierarchy with unlimited depth and size Minimal server requirements Integrated file managers Integrated audit logs Digital asset management systems are another type of CMS. They manage content with clearly-defined author or ownership, such as documents, movies, pictures, phone numbers, and scientific data. Companies also use CMSs to store, control, revise, and publish documentation. There are also component content management systems (CCMS), which are CMSs that manage content at a modular level rather than as pages or articles. CCMSs are often used in technical communication, where many publications reuse the same content. We help you to create and support CMS system to get it working in the most efficient way. We provide solutions to create a new custom CMS based on the business requiremnts, or update/customize existing CMS to improve it's functionality and meet your business requirements or personal goals.