CMS Website Design 101

Content Management System (CMS)

We have built many Content Management Systems (CMS) for our clients throughout Central Florida and for clients overseas. A Content Management System (CMS) enables you to manage (add and edit) the content of your website easily and efficiently, whilst eliminating many web maintenance costs. This differs to the traditional 'dynamic' website that relies on web programming knowledge to make changes to your website.

Why should you use a Content Management System to publish your website?

Well the answer is not everybody is familiar with HTML, PHP & databases and not everybody wants to be bothered with all the technical issues involved with building a website and looking after a web server.

• It also gives you control over your site so you can edit content as and when you want and you can do it yourself without having to rely on others
• It is very cost effective for developers AND clients!
• Most CMS Applications are very SEO friendly!

What exactly is a Content Management System ?

A Content Management System, or CMS, is an Application just like Microsoft Word. So if you can use Microsoft Word you’ll be able to publish content using a CMS.

• We deploy Content Management Systems on our own web server and on selected 3rd party hosts, like ELIEF, TMDHosting, 1stEasy UK, and CybrHost.
• We set everything up for you – you have no need to concern yourself with the ‘techy’ stuff’, just CONTENT.
• We design custom templates, designed to your branding/company requirements.

It's as Easy as 1-2-3 ....

• You type or ‘copy & paste’ your content into a Rich Text Editor in your browser
• You upload your images to the web server via your browser
• You group your content into categories of your choice
• No need to learn about FTP, HTML, FORMS, SCRIPTS, etc

Whatever your CMS requirements are, we’ll advise and build the right system for you. Unlike most web designers, we’re not tied to one CMS system. We’ll use the most appropriate and cost effective system. So you can relax and let your website work for you. See the logos at the top of this page? Each one CAN be used as a CMS, even if they are known for ecommerce applications or a blog.

Need to Upgrade Your Old Static Website?

No Problem. 80% of our work now is upgrading websites for existing and new clients. Sometimes, a fresh look, modern coding, and content reformatting can make all the difference in your website ranking, traffic, and sales.

Website Upgrade Services can be minimal or involved. Here are some of the things we can do for you:

1. Setup CMS Hosting Environment and Install CMS Application, of your choice.
2. Provide oversight and be used as a consultant to solve a problem or come up with a custom solution. Hourly fees apply.
3. Install and setup Widgets, Addons, Modules and Plugins.
4. Graphic Design for templates. Change out logos, block headers, buttons, background gradients, and more.
5. Add Twitter and a Blog to your existing website to drive traffic and gain better search engine ranking.

For some example of our work please go to portfolio section of this site.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact us at sales@orlandowebdevelopment.com.