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What is a Content Management System? |
This explanation focuses on the most common use of a CMS: to manage web content. However, in some circles, these systems may be referred to as web management systems (WMS).
A content management system (CMS) supports the creation, management, distribution, publishing, and discovery of
corporate information. It covers the complete lifecycle of the pages on your site, from providing simple tools to create the content,
through to publishing, and finally to archiving. It also provides the ability to manage the structure of the site, the appearance of the published pages, and the
navigation provided to the users.
There are a wide range of business benefits that can be obtained by implementing a CMS, including:
- streamlined authoring process
- faster turnaround time for new pages and changes
- greater consistency
- improved site navigation
- increased site flexibility
- support for decentralized authoring
- increased security
- reduced duplication of information
- greater capacity for growth
- reduced site maintenance costs
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