What a CMS is and why you want to manage your own website

Would you like to change a piece of text, a photo or a price on your website yourself, without having to call someone every time? That's exactly what a CMS does. It's the system that gives you control over your own website, without being a programmer.

What CMS means

CMS stands for content management system. In short, it's an admin panel you log into with a username and password, where you can change what appears on your website: articles, products, photos, prices, pages. The code stays in the background; you work with simple buttons.

Why you want to manage your own website

• Independence. You change a price or add a product in a few minutes, without waiting for anyone.
• Speed. You react immediately to an offer, a piece of news, a correction.
• Lower costs. You don't pay for every small change.
• Fresh content. A frequently updated website is viewed favourably by both customers and Google.

Off-the-shelf or tailor-made CMS

There are standard, generic CMSs that are fine for simple needs. The problem comes when the panel is cluttered with dozens of options you never use, or when it doesn't do exactly what you need. A tailor-made panel shows you only what you need, simply and clearly.

How hard it is to use

A well-made CMS is designed for people, not technicians. If you can write a message and attach a photo, you can use a modern admin panel. And on handover you also get a short training session.

How we can help

We build websites with a simple admin panel, tailored to what you need to change, with no unnecessary buttons. Want to be in control of your own website, rather than depending on someone else for every little thing? Get in touch.