Content Management System (CMS)

What is a Content Management System (CMS)?

A content management system (CMS) supports the creation, management, distribution and publishing of organisational web content.

A CMS can provide simple tools and interfaces to assist with content creation, information structuring, workflow and approval processes, reporting, and more.

Web editors use a simple authoring environment, allowing them to create content without needing to know any HTML. Site administrators use a simple back-end authoring environment in which they can manage administrative tasks such as access, content approval and publishing, etc.

Benefits of content management systems:

• Streamlined authoring process
• Faster workflow – simple and reliable approval processes
• Greater content and formatting consistency
• Facilitates reuse of information – reduces duplication

Content Management System at QUT

Web Services is actively looking at introducing an open-source CMS solution to be delivered across the university. More information will be provided to the Web Community as it becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out more about QUT's plans for a CMS?

To stay informed about CMS plans at QUT, ensure you are on the appropriate mailing lists, attend the Web Forums, read the Web Services blog and follow Web Services on Twitter.

Who do I contact about content management systems?

Contact the Digital Innovation team to find out more.