A CMS is useful when creating a homepage in-house. It is also useful from an operational standpoint, as it allows you to manage and update your website without having much knowledge of HTML or CSS, and it also makes it more efficient.
Many companies have already introduced CMS for cost reduction and efficiency reasons.
This time, we will introduce typical CMS that are useful for companies when building official websites.
What is a CMS that allows you to build a homepage?
CMS
is an abbreviation for “Contents Management System,” and it is a system that is useful for everything from website construction to management and updates.
To build a homepage, you need to generate files using markup languages such as
HTML
and
CSS
and upload them to a server.
On that point, CMS can automatically generate pages and upload them immediately using a simple process such as on a web browser.
Additionally, creating rich, highly technical websites requires specialized knowledge of HTML, CSS, and systems, but some CMSs can be constructed without requiring such specialized knowledge. there is.
Advantages of using CMS
As mentioned earlier, one of the benefits of a company introducing a CMS to build and operate a website is that it can handle cases where almost no specialized knowledge is required.
Another benefit is that you can reduce costs by outsourcing the construction of the CMS to a production company, and operating it in-house after installation.
In some cases, you only need to change the template when changing the design.
Furthermore, many CMSs are SEO compatible, so it is an advantage that SEO measures are easy to implement.
Corporate CMS implementation status
Many companies have adopted CMS due to these benefits.
It is said that about half of the world’s websites are built using CMS, and CMS is progressing worldwide.
According to W3Techs statistics, WordPress, which has the highest market share among CMS, accounts for about 37% of all websites on the Internet.
Based on this, it can be considered that the construction and operation of corporate homepages using CMS is progressing.
On the other hand, some companies operate without using a CMS. This is due to security concerns and the fact that cost reductions are not always possible.
Typical CMS useful for building homepages
You will benefit greatly from using a CMS that is right for your company. Therefore, we will introduce five representative CMS that are useful for building a company’s homepage.
1.
WordPress
It is an open source CMS used worldwide. You can download it for free, upload it to your own server, configure it, and use it.
It used to be used as a tool for building blogs, but now it is widely used for homepages, e-commerce sites, etc.
Since it is basically a tool for creating blogs, it is easy to create articles and is good at updating.
The design can also be changed flexibly by simply replacing the template.
You can also expand the functionality by installing plugins.
There are also plug-ins related to SEO, and by installing them, you can easily implement SEO measures.
2.Joomla!
Like WordPress, it is an open source CMS that can be used for free, and is used more overseas than in Japan.
Overseas, it is used by government agencies and is highly regarded as highly reliable.
Just like with WordPress, you can update your homepage just by operating it on your browser.
It has higher functionality and extensibility than WordPress, and is said to be aimed at somewhat advanced users, so it may be a good idea to consider it if WordPress is not functional enough.
3.MODX (Modo-X or Mod-X)
MODX is an open source CMS that is used both domestically and internationally.
It is highly functional and multi-functional, and can be used for free.
It is used both domestically and internationally, and there are two types: Evolution and Revolution. Evolution has the advantage of having a large number of users and being lightweight.
This CMS is highly rated for its high degree of design freedom.
4.BlueMonkey
This is a CMS tool for corporations provided by a company in Japan.
It is especially designed for small and medium-sized businesses, and features marketing automation tools and owned media construction tools that make it easy for companies to operate their homepages.
Even in cases where it would be difficult to use an open source CMS from a security perspective, you can use BlueMonkey with confidence as it has a well-established security system.
You can use it by paying the fee set for each plan.
5.BiND Cloud
BiND Cloud is a cloud service for web production software.
With a domestic CMS, you can create a website with only running costs.
It can be edited with simple movements, images can be edited, and the fonts and photo materials necessary for logo creation are also available.
It also features a wide variety of design templates for businesses.
It also has the advantage of being able to work offline.
The CMS we introduced this time are only a few, but they are representative CMS.
It is important to refer to these, clarify the image and purpose of your company’s homepage, and choose the most suitable CMS, including operational aspects.
summary
◆CMS is an abbreviation for “Contents Management System” and is a system that is useful for everything from website construction to management and updates.
◆The advantages of CMS are that it is easy to build and operate a website even in cases where almost no specialized knowledge is required, it leads to a reduction in operational costs, it is easy to change the template when changing the design, and SEO There are some things that are easy to deal with.
◆Representative CMS for building homepages include WordPress, Joomla!, MODX, BlueMonkey, and BiND Cloud. I want to use a CMS that suits my company.