Adding New Content Quickly With A CMS

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August 22nd, 2008 by Dan

A Content Management System, or CMS, enables anybody regardless of their technical expertise to add content to a website. Depending on the CMS used it's possible to have various levels of membership including writers, editors, and admin roles. In terms of website design and maintenance, a CMS completely separates the addition of content from the design and structural aspects of developing a website.

Without a CMS, websites rely on templates and adding each page individually. In some cases this can mean calling on the developer each time a new page is to be added. Using a fully featured CMS negates this need and enables the quick addition of content. The CMS uses the existing page template ensuring a uniform design is evident throughout the website without the trouble of having to edit every page's code.

A CMS is a web based application so anybody with Internet access and the appropriate permissions is able to use it. Because many websites outsource the creation of web content elements, the CMS allows a more flexible approach to this outsourcing process.

Permissions based access can often be granted at numerous levels so that content writers can add content, editors can then review and accept that content, and administrators can manage the overall process. Alternatively, full access can be granted to individuals so that they can immediately add content to the site. A CMS offers continuity of design, secure access, and the ability for anybody with any level of technical expertise to add fresh content to a website.

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