What does Content Management System (CMS) mean?
Content Management System (CMS) is a software platform that allows users to create, manage, and publish digital content — typically for websites — without requiring extensive coding knowledge. In the entertainment and media industry, CMS platforms are used by studios, networks, and talent to manage their digital presence, publish news and content, and maintain online databases. Common CMS platforms include WordPress, Squarespace, and Drupal. For actors and performers with personal websites, a CMS makes it possible to update their portfolio, reel, and bio without hiring a web developer.
Example:The talent agency used a CMS to maintain their client roster online, allowing agents to update actor headshots, resumes, and reels without needing to contact a web developer each time a client’s credits changed.
Example: A parent building a simple website to showcase her child’s acting reel chose WordPress as her CMS because it allowed her to update content easily as new credits were added.
Did you know?
WordPress, the world’s most widely used CMS, powers over 40% of all websites on the internet. It was originally developed in 2003 as a simple blogging platform and has since grown into a full-featured content management system used by everyone from individual bloggers to major news organizations.
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