CMS

A Content Management System (CMS) gives Web site administrators the ability to update and manage Web site content. With the capacity to make  updates at any time, companies are able to efficiently communicate with their online audiences. Web sites that have fresh and relevant content attract repeat visitors so having a site that is regularly updated can give businesses a definite competitive advantage online.

CMS Options

Avatar develops a wide range of customised CMS options from high-end, automated E-Commerce solutions to simpler small business Web sites. Each type of CMS has attributes that will determine which one is selected for your Web project. Typically Avatar chooses between three popluar CMS options:  

  • Joomla! - A popular option for managing large volumes of Web site content and is highly extensible with comprehensive community building features.
  • WordPress - A smaller and easier to use CMS with excellent blogging functionality.
  • Dreamweaver Contribute - Not strictly a CMS, this is software you install on your computer.

CMS Web Site Features

CMS' offer a range of features and advantages that are suitable for a wide range of Web sites. The major benefits of utilisng a CMS for your business can be seen below:

  • Flexibility - CMS Web sites can either use pre-designed templates or can be customised with a brand new template design.
  • Easy and Practical - Web site editors don't have to be equipped with design or technical experience. Good CMS' are simple to use and basic site-wide updates can often be completed in just a few minutes.
  • Extensions - CMS sites allow you to add extensions and plug-ins and you'll be able to add all sorts of functions to your site including calendars, blogs and forums.

View a demo of the Joomla! CMS here. If you are interested in a new CMS Web site, please contact us.