In the early days of the Internet, creating a website required a lot of work and time, if the goal was to design a page with a minimum level of quality. In addition, it was necessary to have computer knowledge of web design and programming tools.
That is why the creation of content management systems or content management systems(CMS) was so beneficial. In this way, any user with a basic or average knowledge of computers can create and manage web content quickly and easily.
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what is CMS?
A content management system or CMS is a software with which you can create, administer and manage a website. You can find different types of CMS according to their functions, for example, a CMS for an e-commerce website that requires different tools than those of a product catalog.
The program has one or more databases that allow the hosting of web content. In this way, it is possible to manage the design and content independently to transform any of these elements without affecting the other.
A CMS platform is available for free, you can manage it yourself, it is extremely versatile to adapt to the requirements of any user and it is also very easy to handle. Without a doubt, it will be the first thing you will want to have on your website to manage it quickly and easily.
Types of CMS
According to the website you want to create, there are different types of CMS. Basically, there are two types of CMS in relation to their functionalities and we show them below:
CMS for online stores (e-commerce)
These are programs that allow you to manage a digital store dedicated to the sale of products. With this CMS you can manage orders, consult the stock, receive online payments and much more.
CMS with other objectives
This category includes other types of content management systems for websites such as forums, blogs, among others, which do not include the functionalities of an e-commerce.
Examples of CMS
For e-commerce, the best CMS are Prestashop, which is undoubtedly in the Top 3, WooCommerce and Magneto. Currently, the most popular content management system is the one mentioned in the first place.
WordPress, Drupal and Joomla are the best CMS for other types of websites that do not have interactions of an online store.
Depending on how a CMS works and the functionalities it offers you will have to choose one software or another for your website. Keep in mind, the type of website you dream of and what you need it for; this way you will know exactly which CMS is the ideal one to create your site.
As you can see, there are many CMS platform options to choose from. We recommend that you consult with experts in the sector so that they can offer you the best solution according to your business plan or the project you have in mind.
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