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Charity Websites - Content Management Systems

With extensive experience of developing websites, online databases and intranet applications for commercial clients, the charity sector and central government I have a wide range of web skills. I specialise in building Content Management Systems for Charities rather than basic websites. In addition to technical expertise I also have considerable experience of a wide range of related disciplines such as knowledge management, information architecture and web accessibility.

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Content Management Systems are essentially database driven websites that enable non technical staff to manage content on your site. Content can include web pages, documents, media files or other resources. A CMS will enable you to add or update content and remove existing pages. Content is stored at the 'back end' in a database and website editors log in to a password protected management interface to update the site.

There are huge benefits to having a content management system over a static site. It is far easier to keep your site up to date and relevant as you no longer need to outsource changes to a web designer. This enables you to take full control of your site and ensure that content remains relevant and meets the needs of your audience. A regularly updated website can also improve your rankings in search engine results.

Typical features of a Content Management System include:

• Easy to manage web pages
• Administration - You can upload documents, media files and new web pages
• Lead generation - You can capture information from potential customers via web forms
• Integrated workflow - pages or content can be passed along an editorial process or you could be notified by email when someone completes a form on your site. In addition more complex applications are possible that manage business processes or procedures online.
• Powerful search facilities
• You can understand how your site is being used and where traffic is coming from by integrating the site with a Web Analytics package
• Search engine optimisation - Regularly updated content and CMS features should help your site perform better in search engine results pages
• Automatic updates to pages, site maps or content via RSS Feeds
• Optional secure areas or password protected online databases that your staff, suppliers or customers can log into

Contact

For further information please email me at info@chrisanders.co.uk

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