Content management systems are software programs based on web servers that can create, organise and edit website content in a consistent, systematic manner. Content management systems make the job of website administration easier by eliminating the need to modify web pages in actuality, hiding the website code behind a cleverly scripted management system that creates a liaison between the business management and the website itself.



Web pages are created in HTML, a mark-up language that allows text to be formatted for correct display in the web browser. Web browsers see web pages as specific HTML files that can be read and displayed. However, when websites become larger and more complex, creating, storing and managing large numbers of individual files to be served up can become difficult. A CMS can make this job easier by storing website data in a database instead, creating HTML code dynamically upon request. This also makes modification simpler by enabling access to the database through an intuitive user interface.

There are many different types of content management systems available today. Some are open source and free, while others can be purchased from commercial vendors. CMSs are available on a variety of server side platforms, most commonly ASP and PHP. Commercial systems usually provide richer features, much better technical support and afters sales service. One of the best content management systems is Ektron CMS400.net. This CMS provides a turnkey, end to end content management solution with the complete capability to tailor a website to your exact requirements.

Incorporating a WYSIWYG editor and an easy to use, graphical user interface, Ektron CMS400.net makes creating and editing websites a breeze. It allows multiple privilege levels allowing a company to assign different web editing tasks to different personnel. The system allows editing both in word processing mode as well as actual HTML. Built in Server Controls allow the creation of complex, modular websites that are highly scalable and fully customisable.

Ektron CMS400.net also features e-Sync, a revolutionary deployment technology that can more easily make live desired website changes. Previously, editing and testing content changes and different site versions on alternate development and live servers took significant work. With Ektron, this process has been sped up, with test changes viewable offline in their entirety and transferrable to the live website at the user's discretion.

E-commerce is another powerful functionality provided by Ektron CMS400.net. This advanced enterprise level solution allows a business to rapidly create and deploy a comprehensive, full-featured, customisable e-commerce website. Businesses can choose and commission only those features which they find relevant to their business model, thereby making for leaner, easier to use websites that are highly efficient and productive.

Cutting edge content management systems like Ektron CMS400.net also offer inbuilt search engine optimisation features that can make a website more search engine friendly, thus providing a greater audience exposure. Additional features like RSS feeds, forums and blogs can provide enhanced website functionality, driving greater targeted traffic to the website and potentially increasing business revenue. For enterprise-level content management solutions, Ektron CMS400.net is clearly the preferred system for an increasing number of organisations.