Content Management Systems and You
Is your website stale? Out of date?
A 20th Century or static web site is built in HTML code and can only be updated by a trained web designer. In contrast, a modern web site that uses a 'content management system' or CMS can be edited, expanded and updated by regular users, that means you.
Here’s a typical scenario: You add a product or change a specification. Someone scribbles the change in the margin of a printed data sheet. Or, you have news that you want to inform your customers or members of. Your information, when you get around to it, gets written into an email and sent to the webmaster. The webmaster, when she has time, then has to download the page to be updated, crank up a web design program, make the edits, then, replace the existing page. Sound effective?
No wonder most websites are stale.
There is a better way. And, michael's designs has the expert knowledge to bring you the benefits.
There are 2 main benefits of using a CMS for your site:
- First, you can control your own content, which will help you achieve a fresher, content-rich site that ultimately delivers better results, including more customer visits and higher search engine rankings.
- Second, since you can maintian your own site you can reduce the ongoing maintenance costs. You may pay slightly more up front for a CMS, but you will have control over your site and save a lot of money in the long run. It is typically $50-$75/hr for a web desginer to update your site, ouch.
A good content management system works by organizing the text, images and files for your site within a database. But you don't have to understand the programming. Through a simple form you can add, delete or edit your own page content. Your website actually is your website.
Your site will be up-to-date. You don't need to call the web designer. You save time and money.
michael's designs features two content management systems:
Website Baker is an easy-to-use CMS, that is perfect for the typical website. Its simplicity speeds development time and requires little training for you to use. You are in the driver's seat quickly and affordably. For sites of 50 pages or fewer, Website Baker provides a highly cost effective tool.
Expression Engine is a feature rich content management system that can handle complex corporate, news or organization websites. If you have sophisticated website needs, chances are that Expression Engine will serve you well.
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