FAQs in Choosing a Content Management System (CMS)
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Monica corral lorica March 08, 2007
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Content management system remains to be a big question mark to some
web developers and web marketers. They are missing out an important
factor in website development by being naïve to CMS. To help webmasters
and web developers get the benefit of CMS, here are some of the
frequently asked questions about CMS and their answers:
CMS
stands for Content Management System. This is a system that helps in
maintaining and expanding website. It aims to make content and
structure expansion easier.
Content
management system stores data in a database. It makes pages only when a
site visitor asks or searches for it. This is useful especially for
websites that constantly updates their information. So when a site
visitor asks for a specific page, the system will display the page
being searched for. Some systems cache every new page and create a new
one only when some changes are made.
- Is CMS useful in publishing site on different platforms?
Content
management system is very useful in ensuring your website appears at
its best in different platforms. CMS allows you to create different
templates that will be suitable to different platforms. This can be
done without changing anything with the content.
There
are several large organizations that are already using content
management system. Most websites prefer to use CMS because of its
promising features and benefits in terms of web content and structure
maintenance and expansion.
The
cost varies depending on the supplier. Some may charge a large amount
but includes training on its usage. Others are cheap as well. But be
careful in choosing low fixed rate since most of the time the supplier
doesn’t give extra technical support.
- Will there be website restrictions if I use CMS?
Content
management system breaks up the presentation and content by using
templates. There are systems that restrict templating. But others don’t
offer restrictions. There are also systems that impose restrictions on
how the site is hosted. So when looking for a CMS, consider asking the
supplier about the restrictions of the system.
- Can I use my existing data base?
In
choosing for CMS service, be sure that the system can be easily linked
to your existing database. This makes working easier. Most websites
have data stored in their own databases. Easy linking of the existing
database with the system is a big relief for work.
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