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CMS

The Content Management System Website

WHAT IS CMS  ...........................................................................

There are actually many different types of CMS systems.  The type of CMS that we are talking about here is used for managing websites and web content.  It is software that is installed on the web server computer.  Using your web browser, you access a secure administration area where you type in the content that appears on your website.  You define links and add the text and images using a built in editor much like wordpad.  The CMS software then places those elements into your web design.  This allows you to create and edit your website without the need to know HTML programming.

THE GOOD AND THE BAD OF CMS .................................................

By using a CMS you can easily add, delete, and update your website without any additional assistance.  This allows you to have a more dynamic site with up to the minute information and without paying and waiting on some third party to make changes to your site.  You can also have multiple people editing your site, each responsible for different sections for example.  Most good CMS packages include very useful tools to enhance your website like an Event Calendar, Discussion Forum, Facility for Downloading Files, and various ways to get your web visitors to contribute to the content of your website.

Because many large companies utilize CMS on their sites the web surfers are becoming accustom to CMS navigation systems and these interactive enhancements.  So your company can likely be perceived as being a much larger and more established by using a CMS.

The similarity in design layout is a double edged sword because most CMS sites look very similar in design and that makes it more difficult to set yourself apart.  Much like shopping carts all look and behave in a similar fashion from website to website.  CMS sites can also be more difficult to configure for good search engine rankings. 

Because CMS is software that lives on a public web serving computer it can be the target of attack by hackers.  To prevent problems it's important to make certain that your software stays up to date.  Most creators of CMS software offer updates at no additional cost.  However, you will likely have to pay someone to install these updates from time to time.  It can also be tricky to install these updates without damaging your existing site.  This is especially true if you have hired a programmer to customize your installation to gain uniqueness.

AVAILABLE CMS PACKAGES .......................................................

The Complete System - Installed on one of our Hosting Account servers and populated with your content.  This is a turn-key ready to run out of the box setup.

The Skeleton System - Installed on one of our Hosting Account servers and ready for you to begin adding your content for as little as $68.00.

CMS on Your Existing Hosting Account - Installed on your existing Hosting Account and ready for you to begin adding your content for as little as $49.95.

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