What is a CMS?

On this page, you will find brief but concise answers to the following questions:

• What is a CMS?
• How many people are involved in the development of WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal?
• Is there a specific term for a person who manages the content of a CMS site?
• What is the difference between a developer and a site/content administrator?

What is a CMS?

CMS stands for "Content Management System". It is a software system that allows users to easily create, edit, and publish content on a website without the need for technical knowledge or programming skills. CMSs typically provide a graphical user interface that makes it easy to add and edit content, such as text, images, videos, and other media. Some well-known examples of CMSs are WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.

How many people are involved in the development of WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal?

The exact number of people involved in the development of WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal is not known because these are open-source projects supported by a broad community of volunteers and companies around the world. However, WordPress has a huge community, including thousands of developers, designers, users, and others involved in the development and support of the platform. Joomla and Drupal also have large communities of developers, designers, and others involved in the development and support of these platforms.

Is there a specific term for a person who manages the content of a CMS site?

The term for a person who manages the content of a CMS site is "content administrator". This person is responsible for creating, editing, and publishing content on the website using the CMS system. They usually use a graphical interface that allows them to easily add and edit text, images, videos, and other media on the website. Sometimes this term is used in a broader sense, including managing other aspects of the website, such as design, functionality, and other features. In such cases, the term "web administrator" might be used.

What is the difference between a developer and a site/content administrator?

Developer and site/content administrator are two different roles in the development and maintenance of websites.

A developer is involved in programming and creating functionalities for the website. They use languages such as PHP, JavaScript, and other programming languages to create features that will run on the site. Developers also often work on optimizing site performance and solving coding problems.

A site/content administrator, on the other hand, is responsible for managing the content on the website. They use the CMS system to add, edit, and publish content on the site, such as text, images, videos, and other media. Administrators also often manage site settings, such as design and functionality, to ensure the site operates correctly and that the content looks attractive.

Ultimately, the goal of both the developer and the site/content administrator is the same: to create and maintain a functional and attractive website. However, they use different skills and tools to achieve this and work in different stages of website development.

Working in CSS is considered part of content administration, although it can sometimes be treated as programming.