What Is a CMS?

What Is a CMS?

A CMS (Content Management System) is software that lets you create and edit the content on your website — text, images, pages and blog posts — without needing a developer for every change.

It matters because it puts you in control of your own content. You can keep your site fresh and up to date in-house, which saves time and money and keeps your information current.

An Everyday Analogy

A CMS is like a word processor for your website. You type into friendly editing screens and click publish, while the technical work of turning that into a live page happens automatically.

  • Edit pages through a simple interface.
  • Add images and posts without code.
  • Manage user permissions for your team.
  • Examples include WordPress and many others.

Why It Matters to You

The right CMS gives your team independence and keeps your running costs down.

  • Update content yourself, whenever you like.
  • No developer fees for routine text and image changes.
  • Multiple team members can contribute safely.
  • Your site stays current, which helps SEO too.

If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.

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