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
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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.