What is a Content Management System (CMS)?

CMS (Content Management System) is a type of software that helps users create, manage, and publish digital content on websites without needing to write code from scratch.

Key Features of a CMS

• Content Creation: Provides text editors and media upload tools.
• Content Management: Organizes content into pages, posts, categories, and tags.
• User Management: Allows multiple users with different roles (admin, editor, author, etc.).
• Themes & Templates: Controls the design and layout of the website.
• Plugins & Extensions: Add extra functionality (contact forms, SEO tools, e-commerce, etc.).

Popular Use Cases

• Blogs and news websites
• E-commerce stores
• Corporate and portfolio websites
• Educational portals and online communities

Common CMS Platforms

Logo	CMS	Description
	WordPress	Very popular, open-source, highly customizable
	Drupal	Flexible and secure, used for complex websites
	Joomla	Joomla is an open-source CMS that offers powerful customization options and is suited for more complex websites.
	Shopify	Specialized for e-commerce
	Wix	Wix is a user-friendly website builder that lets you create websites using drag-and-drop tools without coding.

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