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Content management system (CMS) is a time saver tool that enables webmasters to update new information without having knowledge on professional web design or programming. The point is there is no need to call your web developer every time, to correct a spelling error or add an event to a calendar. You can handle updates yourself or assign someone in your office to make the changes easily.

What is CMS? It is the website management software with optional, flexible modules such as web pages, forums, blogs, calendars and newsletters that can be easily updated. Content requires updating at regular intervals of time; this system makes the work easier without any hassles, so you can attract viewers to visit your website more frequently and increase your site traffic. If you have used it properly, any weak website can be changed into a stunning and profitable site.

Why should I use CMS?

• It gives you the freedom to edit, delete, modify and remove any content according to your wish.
• A CMS-based website provides an interactive experience which attracts more people and helps increase your sale.
• One of the major requirements of search engines is site consistency. CMS helps you maintain a consistent look and feel throughout the site.
• Using CMS in a site, administrator has the ability to grant permission to multiple staff for updating specific parts of the site.
• With a CMS, you can add new modules with just a few clicks and enhance your site.

There are many things to consider while choosing a content management system. Before picking up a CMS, please check whether it has the following essential features.

• Quick and easy installation
• Easy administration interface
• CMS with basic features like tag clouds, forums, polls, ratings, Captcha and gallery.
• Simple template manipulation

wp logoJust wanted to post a quick note of (admittedly belated) congratulations to the guys over at WordPress.org on releasing the latest 2.5 version of their software.

The newest version is another step forward to what is arguably the worlds best (not to mention favourite) blogging platform – beating other open source and commercial products alike.

The latest version has way too many new features to mention, so we won’t, we’ll let the guys over at wordpress do that here:

http://wordpress.org/development/2008/03/wordpress-25-brecker/

My personal appreciation for WordPress started just over a year ago in January 2007 when I decided to switch my personal blog from Drupal to WP. The ease and simplicity was a step ahead of everything else I’ve used and I’m glad to say that after upgrading this blog they have continued that tradition.

But WordPress isn’t just a great blogging tool, over the years it has also evolved in to what could be considered quite a robust content management system, and infact we are modifying WP right now to power our network of sites – I’ll tell you right now, the programmers wanted to use Drupal, but I stuck to my guns and they conceded that WP would be able to do the job :)

If you are thinking of using or already use Wordpress for your blogging solution, I strongly suggest you check out this WordPress SEO Whitepaper which contains loads of tips, tricks and plugin suggestions to get the most out of your blog.

Finally, if you are in the market for some custom Wordpress templates or custom plugins, then shoot us a mail to info@agriya.com and tell us what you have on your mind. We love Wordpress at Agriya, and we’re keen to help you get the best out of it!