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A Content Management Systems (CMS) is a
software usually a database application
that makes it easy to create and
maintain websites and the content in the
various places
Function of a CMS
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A CMS will enable a user to edit,
add or delete Content on the
website, including links and images
by using a graphical user interface,
or a front-end editing alternative
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It gives the users the ability to
manipulate the website, without
effecting the entire structure
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The user of a CMS does not need to
have any programming or HTML skills
Total Control
The owner of the website has total
control over the website and its
content.
Decentralized Maintenance
The site can be maintained from anywhere
and anytime through a web browser.
Designed for Non-Technical Authors
The user doesn’t need to have
programming or HTML knowledge all they
need is to have average word processing
skills.
User Access Levels
Multiple user levels enable to assign
roles to individuals and prevent them
from accessing sections they are not
authorized to enter.
Design Consistency
Since the design and content is stored
separately, the content entered by all
authors is presented with the same
consistent design.
Automatic Navigation
The links and navigation of the website
are automatically generated which
reduces the chances of broken links.
Database Storage
Since all the data is stored in the
database, it is easily reusable in many
places.
UpdatesT
he owner of the website does not have to
depend on an agency or programmers for
every small change on the website, now
he has total control to make changes
even daily if necessary and at no extra
cost.
CMS – Workflow
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Creation of Content by the Author
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Publishing of the content to the
database residing on the web server
using the CMS
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A
viewer at the website makes a
request for a particular page
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The Web server acting on the request
gives back the relevant information
that is stored in the database
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