Content Management Systems
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Created: Saturday, 13 June 2015 08:26
Content Management System (CMS) is a dynamic way of displaying content onto a web page. It is a necessity for sites that will need constant updating because it keeps the content separate form the programming. The benefit to having a website created using CMS is that it saves on time when content needs to be corrected or changed because none of the core coding needs to be touched.
Dynamic websites: (usually created using a CMS) are more efficient and can be easily maintained and expand. These websites content is stored in a database and is displayed or changed frequently and automatically. Dynamic websites typically involve a template and a database creation with little design needed for content.
Static websites: usually display the same information to all visitors and are best to provide consistent, standard information for an extended period of time. Updates require a manual process to edit the text, photos and other content. Static sites require basic website design skills and software.
There are a variety of CMS's available to choose from, some of which are free and open source. Information about them are scattered through out the web, along with their strengths and weaknesses. Many of them have specific server or hosting requirements along with varying security features, so make sure that you find the one that best fits your specific need and or application.
