A content management system (CMS) is a special type of software installed on a website server to power a website that can allow multiple contributers to publish information to internet from virtually anywhere in the world where there is an connection.
The contributers require no knowledge of HTML (website scripting language), or other technical skills. Information is entered into a custom user-interface, minimizing the potential for problems or inconsistencies to be introduced into the publishing process.
Once a CMS is implemented, the headache of site maintenance disappear. Routine tasks like updating the sitemap will be done automatically without the need for custom programming. A wide range of plug-ins such as forums, shopping carts, and picture galleries can be easily added.
The visual presentation of the site rests with the multiplicity of templates which are available for installation and tweaking by the web designer.
The only barrier to CMS implementation may be the support for dynamic content by some web hosting company.
The number of CMS programs available is growing, but the most popular ones are Joomla, Mambo and Drupal.
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