What the f*ck is a CMS?

Picture this: you’re in the midst of a conversation with your startup buddies, sipping on lattes, and then someone asks, “What CMS do you use for your business?” Suddenly, you’re hit with waves of confusion. What the hell is a CMS anyway? 

The short answer is…CMS is like a facelift for your website – it gives you the power to achieve a stunning online presence, all without the pain of heavy coding. 

In this blog article, we will strip away the BS about CMS and explain why YOU need one for your business.

What is a CMS?

CMS stands for Content Management System. It’s the engine that powers your website, letting you create, manage, and publish digital content – no coding genius required!

Think of it like your Hogwarts magic wand for websites. A regular Hogwarts dorm room can get messy with Quidditch gear, books, and maybe even an owl’s cage. Similarly, websites can get overloaded with pictures, videos, and business info. A CMS is like your magic wand for tidying things up.

With a CMS, you can easily add new content and keep your website looking cool and professional without any coding spells. Just like organizing your dorm with a flick of your wand, you can update your website with ease.

A CMS is the control center for your online presence. Add new pages, upload images, publish blog posts, and make other updates – no need to call in your tech-savvy friend who knows HTML!

Here are some of the functions of a CMS for your business:

Functions of a CMS

• Content Creation: Allows you to easily create and publish various types of content, including text, images, videos, and more.
• Content Management: Provides tools to organize and manage your content effectively, including categorization, tagging, and archiving.
• User Management enables you to control access to your website’s backend and assign roles and permissions to different users.
• Customization: This option allows you to customize the appearance and functionality of your website through themes, templates, and plugins.
• SEO Optimization: Provides features and plugins to optimize your content for search engines, improving your website’s visibility and ranking.
• Responsive Design: Supports responsive web design, ensuring your website looks and functions well across various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
• Performance Monitoring: Includes tools for monitoring your website’s performance, such as page load speed, traffic analytics, and user engagement metrics.
• Security: Incorporates security features to protect your website from cyber threats, including malware detection, regular updates, and secure user authentication.

Why Do I Need a CMS?

You might be thinking, “I don’t have a website for my business, so why bother with a CMS?” Think of a CMS like a Swiss Army knife – it’s versatile and comes in handy for a ton of tasks. A CMS gives you the power to easily manage your website’s content. Need to add new products, publish a fresh blog post, or tweak your “About Us” page? A CMS lets you do it all without breaking a sweat.

Now, picture yourself in the Hunger Games. You’ve got your bow and arrow, but to win, you need strategy. A CMS is your secret weapon, helping you navigate the chaos of running a business. Without it, you’re fumbling around in the dark. With it, you’ve got a map and a team to back you up.

But a CMS isn’t just about making your life easier. It makes things better for your potential customers too.

Imagine this: You stumble across a website that looks like it was designed in the Myspace era – outdated content, broken links, terrible design. Now picture a sleek, modern website built with a CMS – fresh content, easy navigation, beautiful visuals. Which one inspires more trust? Exactly.

Plus, a CMS is your best buddy when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO). Google loves websites that get updated regularly, and a CMS makes that simple. Publish new content, sprinkle in those keywords, and watch yourself climb the Google rankings faster than you can say, “Holy shit, we’re number one!”

Choosing the right CMS

Now that we understand the importance of having a CMS for our business website, it’s time to choose the right platform for our needs. Many options exist, ranging from WordPress and Wix to Shopify and Squarespace. Each platform has strengths and weaknesses, which we will discuss in detail in our next article.

When choosing a CMS, consider factors such as ease of use, scalability, customization options, and cost. You want a platform that is intuitive enough for your non-techy ass to use but powerful enough to handle your business’s growth.

Here at Ckorrid, we build your website in CMS so we can focus more on creating growth-driven designs and eliminating the cost for the developer!

You’ve made it to the end of our epic CMS journey. Armed with this knowledge, you’re ready to tackle the wild world of website creation like a boss. Stay tuned for our next blog about choosing the perfect CMS for your business website. Choose wisely, and may your website be as badass as you are.