A Content Management System (CMS) is software used to create, manage, store, and modify digital content, offering a user-friendly interface tailored to organizational needs. It differs from Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, which focus on building and managing website content while DAM organizes digital files. A CMS simplifies web development with pre-built back-end and front-end, enabling users to update content without coding. Key components include a Content Management Application (CMA) and a Content Delivery Application (CDA). Essential features include publishing controls, editing tools, staging, analytics, security, and templates. Popular CMSs include WordPress, Drupal, Squarespace, and Shopify. Benefits include increased collaboration, user-friendliness, built-in SEO tools, scalability, consistent branding, and organization.
