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In the early days of the Internet, all web sites were static. Content wasn't fresh, and users didn't mind. Now users expect up-to-date information, and your organization needs to be able to get the latest version of information online quickly. More importantly, you need a system that many employees with varying skills can use. Content management systems can be as simple or as complex as your needs
require. Don't believe the hype that a content management system must cost $100K or more. For many sites, content management and personalization can be delivered for far less.
Whether you need a simple content management system to bring life to your site or a full-fledged Enterprise Site Management system with complex approval processes and content delivery options, i2Eye can help.
Selecting and implementing a content management system (CMS) will be one of the largest IT projects tackled by many organisations. With costs running into the millions of dollars, it is vital that the right CMS package be selected.
Data migration has never been easier or faster to perform than with the i2Eye Infotech. Any web site or application with a web interface, regardless of location or platform, can be migrated into your system of choice using i2Eye . You can move web functionality into your website by using the advanced i2Eye Clipping tool and even convert your website into your new CMS adapting style info to your
new templates.
By automating the migration process, you save both resources and time whilst optimizing the entire development process. You can prepare your conversion in advance while the old website still changes and execute the conversion overnight. Operations can continue on the old platform right up until the final conversion, as i2Eye can update all systems simultaneously.
Regardless of CMS platform, i2Eye can aid in the tedious task of manual cutting-and-pasting content from one CMS system to the next. The migration can be done over and over, thus saving even more time migrating, and reducing the possibility of migrating old content from dynamic websites.
Content creation ( key part of content management system ( CMS )
This is the functionality required by the authors (content creators) using the CMS.
Without an effective authoring process, use of the CMS will wither and fail within a year of implementation.
Key requirements of content management system ( CMS ) may include:
Integrated authoring environment
The CMS must provide a seamless and powerful environment for content creators. This ensures that authors have easy access to the full range of features provided by the CMS.
Separation of content and presentation
It is not possible to publish to multiple formats without a strict separation of content and presentation.
Authoring must be style-based, with all formatting applied during publishing.
Multi-user authoring
The CMS will have many simultaneous users. Features such as record locking ensure that clashing changes are prevented.
Single-sourcing (content re-use)
A single page (or even paragraph) will often be used in different contexts, or delivered to different user groups.
This is a prerequisite to managing different platforms (intranet, internet) from the same content source.
(This is a complex requirement that warrants a whitepaper of its own.)
 Metadata creation
Capturing metadata (creator, subject, keywords, etc) is critical when managing a large content repository.
This also includes keyword indexes, subject taxonomies and topic maps.
Powerful linking
Authors will create many cross-links between pages, and these must be stable against restructuring.
Non-technical authoring
Authors must not be required to use HTML (or other technical knowledge) when creating pages.
Ease of use & efficiency
For a CMS to be successful, it must be easy to create and maintain content.
Content management system ( cms)
The core of most CMS solutions is a central repository, supported by a range of tools for manipulating and managing the content.
Key requirements may include:
Version control & archiving
Strict version control is necessary for legal accountability, backup and disaster recovery. A simple but powerful interface must be provided for these features.
Workflow
Decentralised content creation relies heavily on a powerful workflow model, that can be easily customised, and is resilient against organisational change.
Contact i2Eye to learn more about how content management systems (CMS) can improve your site and keep you on budget
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