Content Management System FAQ

Why use a CMS, and what is it?

Content management systems give you much more flexibility than static sties. If you need to edit a static website then you need to have specialist software and training. This is not the case with a CMS as anyone can do it with virtually no instruction – as it’s very intuitive to use (drag and drop etc).

A CMS uses a database in order to simply edit, store and search content. The database means that the content can be manipulated in any number of ways that you want. This gives you a huge range in the design options that you want to use. In other words, a CMS keeps the design separate from the content.

CMS also lets you add modules very quickly and easily. For example, you can use blogs, forums, news feeds and many other modules as an addition to your main content.

Why choose SiteFinity?

Sitefinity is a content management system with a very flexible platform. It can be used for commercial websites, personal blogs and community portals. It allows you to have a very customised website and makes the process very straightforward.

It is great for people who are not very tech savvy, as you can simply drag and drop things in order to edit your content. There are numerous built-in modules that you can activate and use as you wish.

Does having a CMS affect Search Engine Optimisation?

Yes it does – in a positive manner. Your content will be displayed using the most up to date web standards. This means that all major search engines will be able to read and search your website. The CMS is also optimised for keywords and phrases.

Other benefits of using CMS

• When you make an update to your website (i.e. banner, footer, header) you only need to do this in one place. On a static website you would need to update every webpage individually, taking you much longer.
• CMS are highly scalable – meaning you can make infinite updates and additions to them
• They allow non-technical users to edit the content. You can outsource certain aspects of your website to freelance workers, give them limited access and save lots of time and money.
• You can create “roles” or “users” inside a CMS, which means that certain users can only access part of your website. This ensures that your privacy is maintained and no-one has too much power over the website.
• You have complete control over your page titles and meta-tags. This makes SEO much easier and more powerful.