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4 reasons to use Content Management Systems

26 Mar, 2014

Before comparing CMS with the traditional web design approach, a user must understand the difference between dynamic and static web pages. Static web pages are made on professional, code based software such as Net beans or Dreamweaver. On the other hand, CMS uses resources such as Drupal and Joomla, providing a quick and hassle free management of data. Sounds good? It definitely is! It introduces a user with no programming background to a clean and user friendly interface to upload and manage content. In short, it makes everyone feel like a web developer (figuratively).

But, the ultimate decision of using CMS for building a website comes down to one’s business website requirements. However, today more and more websites are being constructed using CMS, which is a fast spreading technology. There may be a lot of perks of using CMS. Let’s find out what they are:

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Additional plugins

Most popular Content Management Systems have massive plugins that are frequently modified and updated. These extensions and plugins can be added to your website that offers you advance features without the need of a developer. On the other hand, in case of a static website, one will need a web developer fluent in a programming language to give the website user and manager the ability to include RSS feed and hyperlinks. CMS are tad bit simpler. Adding Facebook or any other social media links are just a click away. Conclusion: In terms of time and complexity, CMS definitely comes in handy.

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Simpler and cheaper maintenance

Updating content on CMS websites is next to writing text on a word processor. HTML however, is another story. One needs to know the tags and attributes and take up the arduous task of inserting the relevant content after skimming through the entire HTML coding, that only a professional programmer can comprehend. Using a CMS gives you the facility to upload new content or update material on your website, with the added cost of hiring a developer. And that too, from the comfort of one’s home.

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Not just for one

Since CMS is an online platform where multiple users will be available, this gives a user the flexibility to access the site from any corner of the world (assuming of course that the area has internet access and CMS is not blocked). Also if a user faces a bug, he or she can easily seek help online on its forums where CMS users stay connected at all times.

SEO friendly

This, perhaps may be the best feature CMS can offer. Consider the following two situations.

On one hand, using HTML one needs to edit the tab address and headers for different web pages one at a time. Compared to this tiresome situation, CMS allows web pages to be automatically titled. It doesn’t end here. It also gives one the additional benefit of optimizing URLs. All the technical jibber jabber can be taken care of without hiring a specialist.

Web design companies may still use CMS to make their website operation easy for their users while enjoying the sophisticated functions it offers. 4M Designers focus on giving the best to their customers and making it user friendly and convenient for them in the long run.

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