CMS

CMS stands for content management system. It gives editors an administration interface for text, images and other content. They can update pages without working directly in a website's source code.

What does a CMS do?

A CMS stores content and associated information, such as its title, author, publication date and status. An editor creates or changes this information in the administration interface. The system then makes the content available to a website, app or other digital channel.

The available features vary between systems. Many support user roles, draft and publication statuses, version history and scheduled publication. Developers configure the structure, presentation and integrations; editors then manage content within that setup. A CMS does not automatically handle every technical task involved in running a website.

Traditional or headless

A traditional CMS combines content management and website presentation in one system. Themes and templates determine how stored content appears on a page. Extensions can add features such as forms or an online shop.

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