What is a CMS and Do I Need One for My Website?

What is a CMS?

Content Management System — a tool that lets you change text and images on your site without coding.

Popular CMS

WordPress — 43% of all websites. Webflow — visual editor. Squarespace/Wix — for beginners.

When you need a CMS

• Blog and regular content
• Frequent price changes
• Webshop with many products
• Team editing content

When you don't need one

• Static site with rare changes
• Simple "About, Services, Contact" pages
• No time for editing

Conclusion

CMS is great for frequent content. Simpler solutions work for static sites.