Content Management System (CMS)
A content management system (CMS) is used to create and edit the content of a website. The software offers the possibility of simplifying this process so that the content of the websites is no longer generated using pure HTML codes.
The links are replaced by symbols using a CM system. Clicking on such an icon automatically generates a link with further additional attributes. For example, “blank”, “nofollow” or “title”. The CMS also simplifies the insertion of images etc. considerably.
Types of content management systems
The most frequently used open source CM systems include WordPress, Magento, Drupal, Joomla and TYPO3. CMS are used for the online presence of the German Federal Authority. These include, for example the Government Site Builder (GSB) or IBM Notes. However, there are also many other, smaller and fee-based CMSs.
There are special store management systems for online stores. Examples of online content management are Gambio, Shopware or Magento. The website operator can respond individually to the scope of the offer, experience and turnover. The aim of using online content management is to use it sensibly and to create customer loyalty. There are also extensions, e.g. for the CMS WordPress called WooCommerce. This enables the user to convert the blog system into a store. Another example with a similar offering is Joomla with the EShop extension.
The technical search engine optimization must be adapted depending on the content management system. Above all, care should be taken to continue to be able to access the backend, i.e. the HTML version of the page.