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Discover the simplicity of website creation with CMS. No coding needed. Effortlessly manage digital content for team collaboration.

Learning Summary: Introduction to CMS for SMEs

Early Word Processing:
● Required coding for formatting; results were visible only after printing.
WYSIWYG Technology:
● Present in modern programs like Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
● WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) allows real-time document visualisation.
CMS in Website Development:
● Content Management System (CMS) simplifies web development without coding
knowledge.
● Enables easy website creation, management, and updates.
Benefits of Using CMS:
● Cost-effective for keeping websites current.
● Reduces dependence on web developers.
Team Collaboration with CMS:
● Manages a digital content library for team use.
● Ensures a single source of truth for updated information.
Getting Started with CMS:
● Can be cloud-based (e.g., Squarespace, Contentful, Wix) or downloadable (e.g.,
WordPress.org, Drupal).
● Templates provided; customization options include colours, fonts, logos, and module
placement.
Module-based Design:
● Involves dragging and dropping modules (text blocks, images, videos) onto pages.
● Allows customization of text size, style, and colour using familiar menus.
Publishing and Preview:
● CMS keeps work in draft until instructed to publish.
● Preview options available to visualise the content on desktop or mobile devices.
Ease of Use:
● Learning curve is minimal compared to learning coding languages.
● CMS handles coding in the background.
Functionality and Analytics:
● Optimises pages for search engines.
● Provides analytics to analyse site performance, informing marketing strategies.
User Permissions and Collaboration:
● Allows control of permissions for team members.
● Multiple users can work on different pages simultaneously.
Limitations and Considerations:
● Important to keep CMS updated for security.
● Customization may have some limitations.
● CMS sites can become slow as they grow.
Content Migration and Professional Design:
● Considerations for migrating content to a professionally designed site.
● Check how the chosen CMS manages potential issues down the line.
SMEs and CMS:
● Great starting point for SMEs to create and publish professional-looking web content.
● Cost-effective solution for maintaining web resources and ensuring functionality for
teams, customers, and business.