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Content Management System (CMS)

May 20, 20243 min read

Content Management System (CMS)

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Definition

A content management system (CMS) is computer software used to manage the creation and modification of digital content (content management).

A CMS is typically used for Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Web Content Management (WCM).

ECM typically supports multiple users in a collaborative environment by integrating document management, Digital Asset Management, and Record Retention.

Alternatively, WCM is the collaborative authoring for websites and may include text and embed graphics, photos, video, audio, maps, and program code that display content and interact with the user. ECM typically includes a WCM function.

Structure

A CMS typically has two major components:

  1. Content Management Application (CMA): Frontend User Interface that allows a user, even with limited expertise, to add, modify, or remove content from a website without intervention of a Web Master
  2. Content Delivery Application (CDA): Compiles content and updates the website

Additionally, where the CMS is hosted is another form of segmentation:

  1. On Premises
  2. Cloud

NOTE

Wordpress.org, Drupal, and other common CMS providers are on-premises. Some examples of cloud based CMS providers are SquareSpace, Contentful, Wordpress.com, Webflow, Ghost, Wix.

Features

Core Features

The Core CMS Features are:

  • Indexing
  • Search and Retrieval
  • Format Management
  • Revision Control
  • Management

Features may vary depending on the system application but will typically include:

  • Intuitive indexing, search, and 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.

Additional Features

Popular additional features may include:

  • SEO-friendly URLs
  • Integrated 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
  • Support AMP page for Google
  • Support schema markup
  • Designed as per Google quality guidelines for website architecture
  • Availability of plug-ins for additional functionalities.
  • Security precautions such as 2 Factor Authentication

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