A Content Management System is an application for your website which enables you to edit your own content and upload your own images.

So what are the pros and cons of purchasing a Content Management Systems (CMS) with your website? The following provides the pros and cons of a CMS. 

The pros of a CMS include that it:

1. Allows SEO consultants to do various SEO activities to your website.
2. Allows the website author to edit their own site.
3. Makes multiple users possible.
4. Limits the need for external website maintenance.
5. Makes it easier to edit the content on the website.
6. Makes frequent updates possible.
7. Does not require website users to write in code.
8. Is more cost effective than getting your website developer to upload your content all the ttime.
9. Allows users to be updated i.e. login and registration
10. Gives the website a unified look and feel.
11. Allows for publishing that is "scheduled".
12. Has a variety of features including spell checker and link checker.
13. Has different formats to deliver information such as Word Documents, RSS feeds or PDF.
14. Allows the website to be redesigned easily.
15. Helps the navigation of the site to be improved.
16. Increases the sites flexibility.
17. Reduces the cost of maintenance on the website.

The cons of a CMS include:

1. To an extent staff will need web training to understand processes.
2. There is a security risk if you forget to change passwords in the event of an employee leaving the company etc.

Conclusion
A Content Management System has its pros and is not without its cons. When deciding on the best direction for your website, take the time to evaluate your options. At Optimus01 we will give you advise based on your requirements. A CMS costs R3000 incl. vat.

If you are interested in designing and developing a website, or implementing a CMS to your website contact us or call us on +27 11 463 2040 for further assistance.