What is a Content Management System (CMS)

You might have heard the term ‘Content Management System’ being used in relation to a website. But what exactly is it and do I need it?

It is exactly what it says on the tin. It is a system which allows the management of content including text, images, galleries, youtube videos, and google maps.

Benefits of a Content Management system

Need to change a date or spelling mistake within your content? Want to add a new page? or even remove a page? Simply change it through the CMS and you’re done! No need to make a call to your web designers.

A content management system gives you a lot of control over your website allowing you to add text, images, and videos to keep your site up to date and fresh.

Content Management Systems will vary in functionality depending on your requirements. It can be as basic as allowing you to change text and image content on your pages or advanced enough to allow you to display custom content like image galleries and contact forms

Examples of Content Management Systems

There are a few popular Content Management Systems available. One of the most common is WordPress which has become renowned with novice as well as advanced users for its flexibility and its friendly interface.

Dmac Media is proud to use a Content Management System designed and developed by our own development team. It is simple enough to be used by non tech savvy people but complex enough to be flexible with custom plugins. The range of plugins includes a membership plugin, an events manager, a directory listing plugin and many more.