Content management systems (CMS) allow you to take control of the content on your website. If your website needs updating on a regular basis, or if you wish to add latest news or blog to your existing site, then we recommend WordPress – our number one choice for CMS solutions.
Because of the simplicity of the admin system that powers WordPress software you will be in complete control of a bespoke designed and built website, with the ability to quickly change and update page content, images, and post new articles to your latest news or blog.
With the huge number of plug-ins available to extend WordPress the possibilities of what you can do with your website are endless. Through the use of plug-ins WordPress has build websites such as:
- E-commerce online stores
- Online news / newspaper websites
- Social networking websites
- Business directories
- Job boards
- Forums
- Review websites
WordPress is the most popular CMS currently in use with over 50 million WordPress powered sites around the world. It is also used by top brands such as:
- Time Magazine
- The Wall Street Journal
- CNN Blogs
- NASA Ames Research Center
- TopGear
- Sony Electronics Blog
- Ben & Jerry’s
Here are just some of the reasons why WordPress is our number one choice if you are looking for a CMS solution to manage your website and control your content:
Free and open source software
The WordPress source code is completely free and doesn’t come with any hidden costs, so there are no sudden surprises when your website reaches a certain size. This makes it a very cost-effective solution if you require a website which you can easily edit and manage yourself.
User-friendly admin system
WordPress websites are edited right from your browser window, and even if you have no technical experience what-so-ever, the WordPress admin area is extremely user-friendly and easy to pick up. We provide a personal walkthrough to help you get started, and of course, we are just a phone call away if you need any assistance!
WordPress is ‘made to do SEO well’
The structure and code that WordPress is built on, along with several built in SEO tools such as permalinks, blogrolling and pinging, makes it extremely search engine friendly. There are also a number of plugins available which can further enhance your website’s SEO.
Flexible, customisable and scalable software
The ability to extend your website with the use of plug-ins can often be what makes WordPress the really stand-out choice as a CMS. From shopping carts, photo galleries, social media integration with Facebook and Twitter, newsletter subscriptions – the list is virtually endless.
Blogging to your hearts content!
WordPress originally started out as blogging software, and while it has grown massively over the years into a fully scalable CMS solution, its blogging roots are still as strong as ever, allowing for categories, tags, threaded commenting, moderation controls and anti-spam solutions, WordPress has everything you will ever need for your blogging requirements!
Easily accessible from anywhere
WordPress pages render in HTML and CSS allowing them to be viewed on iPhones, Blackberrys, Android, and iPad. You can even update your pages on the go through your mobile or tablet device!
Large community of dedicated developers
The WordPress community is by far the largest CMS community in the world with millions of people developing both the core code and extendable plug-ins. This means that your site will always be kept up-to-date with the latest web technologies and recommended build structures, so you don’t have to worry about your site being left behind.
Whether you are just starting looking for a Content Management System or already have a CMS solution up and running we are sure we can help. Get in touch today to find out how our CMS solutions can help your business – Call 01457 854 418 or fill in a form and we will call you back!