What’s A Content Management System?
A content management system (CMS) is web based software that keeps track of every piece of content on your website, much like your local public library keeps track of books and stores them. Content can be simple text, photos, music, video, documents, or just about anything you can think of. A major advantage of using a CMS is that it requires almost no technical skill or knowledge to manage. Since the CMS manages all your content, you don’t have to.
Here are a couple of apps we love to use in our projects:
WordPress
WordPress is web software you can use to create a beautiful website or blog. WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time. WordPress started in 2003 and since then it has grown to be the largest self-hosted blogging tool in the world, used on millions of sites and seen by tens of millions of people every day. WordPress started as just a blogging system, but has evolved to be used as full content management system and so much more through the thousands of plugins, widgets, and themes, WordPress is limited only by your imagination.
Joomla
Joomla is an award-winning content management system (CMS), which enables you to build Web sites and powerful online applications. Many aspects, including its ease-of-use and extensibility, have made Joomla the most popular website software available. Best of all, Joomla is an open source solution that is freely available to everyone. Joomla is in use all over the world powering websites of all shapes and sizes: corporate websites, portals, Online magazines, newspapers and publications, E-commerce sites, Online reservation systems, small business websites, real estate website, Non-profit & organizational websites, community-based portals, school and church websites and personal / family homepages.
Slideshow Director
SlideShowPro Director is a content management and slideshow publishing application that runs in your web browser. Upload photos and videos, then publish them on your own website using Director’s integrated slideshow publishing. One click and you’ll have a universal media player that works across all desktops and mobile devices (iPhone, iPad and Android). Director also publishes content for all SlideShowPro Player products for more creative control. If the majority of your content is photos or video and you want to create the ‘Wow’ factor with your website then Slideshow Director is the application of choice!
About Expose Design
Clive Newitt is a freelance web developer based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. He has over 12 years experience in the industry and loves building cutting edge Content Management Systems using WordPress, Joomla and Slideshow Director. Clive can advise you on the right platform for your requirements and help you every step of the way – from conception to realisation of your project. Give Clive a call on 07725 547 889 or email over details of your requirements today!
