CMS: THE FUTURE OF WEB DEVELOPMENT

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What is CMS?

Content Management System (CMS) is a platform which makes managing content and website development a little less strenuous. Web pages usually written in HTML, JavaScript and CSS programming take up a lot of time, one might even call them old schooled techniques. CMS is not only less time consuming but its also developer friendly. So for those who are new in this industry, CMS is your best friend.

The difficult part of using CMS is choosing which CMS platform is the most suitable for you. How do you figure that out? Judge a CMS software by four points. 

  1. Ease of use: In order to determine which CMS you’ll use you need to keep its ease of use in your mind. For example, making changes once you publish the website is usually difficult but CMS platforms make this process much easier.
  2. Design options: When it comes to CMS there is no doubt that the design options are visually appealing and extraordinary. However when you’re looking for the perfect CMS for you, you must look for one which makes customization simple. 
  3. Data portability: The most important part of a website is the data it contains and its efficiency depends on its portability. A good CMS platform should contain tools that would make exporting data easier. 
  4. Help and support options: Having questions regarding anything we do is a natural instinct. Whilst choosing a CMS for yourself make sure to check their support programs so in the future if you ever face problems, a team is there to help you out.

Another good thing about most CMS platforms are that they usually are free of cost. However that depends on what sort of features you use for example you’ll often need to pay for third party extensions or other design options. 

The Top 5 CMS platforms include: 

  • WordPress.org 

It’s known to be one of the most used CMS platforms, in fact 35% of the websites on the internet are powered by this software. It’s free and provides services from blogging to all sorts of websites including e-commerce ones. Its flexibility allows you to create a huge range of websites and the freedom to make money off that website. One of the best things about WordPress is that it’s perfectly designed for search engine optimization (SEO) meaning making URLs,  categories, and tags is more convenient. Its flexibility however can often be found to be daunting as well as managing its backup and security management but overall this is an ideal software for both beginners and developers.

  • Joomla

Released in 2005, this platform is also known to be popular and lets you use its tools for free. With a lot of options and great customer support Joomla like WordPress is a great way to start your website however it may not be as favourable for beginners because it may get complex at times. Despite the software being free you may find yourself paying for certain extensions. 

  • Drupal

With sites such as The Economist, Drupal is a go to option for many developers who aim to make highly customized sites that handle a big amount of data. Even though Drupal makes website curation easy because of its built in system it may also cost a lot sometimes. 

  • WooCommerce

An extension of WordPress, this CMS platform is famous for creating ecommerce websites. Due to its flexibility it is the most popular e-commerce platform in the world. With multiple theme options and available extensions this free software is a great way to kick start your e-commerce website. It may often get daunting like most CMS softwares but it does the job perfectly. 

  • Wix

This beginner friendly software may not be as desirable as WordPress but it’s a great platform to practice CMS skills. Responsive and easy to use this software has a wide variety of templates to choose from. It’s not compatible with e-commerce websites and making changes to templates may become difficult at times. 

CMS may not be the solution to all your website needs but it does give you the confidence and boost to get started.

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