A Content Management System (CMS) is a type of website that can be edited by individuals with little or no knowledge of computer languages.  A CMS allows for fast, real time updates to virtually any content on the site.  The application that powers a content management system and provides the back-end editing features resides on a web server where it is accessed by a web browser like Internet Explorer or Firefox.  CMS is great because there is no software to install so you are free to edit your website from any computer that is online…you aren’t tethered to one computer to do your editing.  We prefer the WordPress Content Management System for most applications.  It is robust enough to handle even very large websites or multiple blog platforms and is by far the easiest for the site owner to maintain.  Most everything on a WordPress site can be managed through the intuitive Dashboard. CLICK HERE FOR A DASHBOARD DEMO

Advantages of building a website using WordPress:

Easy to Use

The user interface for wordpress is very intuitive and easy to use.  No knowledge of HTML or any other language is needed to accomplish most editing tasks. The control panel is accessed right from a web browser on your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or even your smart phone.

  Reduce Maintenance Costs

The ability to update your own content anytime you want to right from your desktop means no hourly maintenance fees.

  No Software Investment

Our WordPress is web server based so you will not have to purchase and install any expensive or complicated software on your machines.  Any web enabled device with a browser can access the system with the proper user name and password.

  Keep Your Content Current

Keeping your content up to date is important.  With a WordPress, it is a simple matter to make real time changes to your content in minutes so your customer knows when there has been a change in services, hours, products, etc.

  Expand Your Site

A rich plug-in architecture allows you to add all sorts of different features.  Calendars, social network widgets, slide shows, photo galleries, sign up forms and much more are at your finger tips.  Since these sites are database driven, you can add page after page new content and keep it organized.

We specialize in the development and deployment of the WordPress CMS but we also are familiar with Joomla and Drupal so if you have a site built on one of those platforms and need maintenance or a site evaluation, give us a call at 509.847.8110.