According to Wikipedia, a Content Management System (CMS) "allows non-technical users to make changes to an existing website with little or no training. (many websites) typically require an experienced coder to set up and add features, but (CMS) is primarily a Web-site maintenance tool for non-technical administrators."

In short, a CMS based website allows you or your staff to manage the site’s content once the initial site is setup for no additional outside cost. There are a wide variety of CMS packages ranging from simple HTML management to features including calendars, blogging, forums, and photo galleries. Beyond that, some CMS packages allow for custom application development and integration allowing you to extend business functions and capabilities to your customers, vendors and employees from the website.

CMS based websites are not just for public Internet sites either. They can be used internally for information sharing, project management and collaboration since non-technical staff can manage site content.

Benefits

The benefits are numerous and very tangible:

• You don't have to be a web designer to make subtle content changes to your site.
• You don't have to pay per change anymore as you did when you had to get your web designed involved for every little change.
• Changes can be applied to the site on your schedule, day or night. You no longer have to wait for the changes to be implemented by your web designer.
• Various parts of the site can now be managed by different people within your organization as necessary.
• Although the content on each page is different, it is delivered in a consistent manner with the look, feel & navigation on each page being the same.
• Many site features can be added or changed with just a few clicks of the mouse.

Investment

While the initial investment may be slightly higher than a standard website design package, the long-term savings far exceed the initial cost. You won’t miss the monthly website maintenance fee!

Please contact us if you would like to learn more about this money saving website option.