Managing your Content.

Site-Shack offers a wide range of content managment solutions for all types of web sites — we don't use nor do we necessarily see the merit in using one system for all websites. But first . . . what is a content management system or a “CMS”?

A CMS is software or programming that's built into, or used in conjunction with, a website, that allows a non-technical user to update his or her website content easily and accurately. Many CMS programs work something like a word processor, providing the user with a familiar environment in which to make changes to the site's copy and/or pictures. Other CMS use password-protected web–based forms in which a user enters specific content (like news items), hits the submit button when done, thus immediately updating the news page.

Some CMS are highly sophisticated and can reproduce or produce entire new web pages; others are much simpler, requiring more direct interaction between the site and the person updating it.

Site-Shack recommends, supports and provides training in a variety of CMS, based on client need, budget and also, the level of complexity built into the site itself.

To achieve our goal of providing the best fit for a client's CMS needs, our systems include:

• Mambo: A comprehensive, open–source CMS for mid–sized websites requiring site–wide CM
• CommonSpot Hosted Edition: Popular, proprietary CMS offering a broad array of features and add-ons.
• Macromedia Contribute®: An excellent, affordable and scalable program that works smoothly with any website
• Custom Site-Shack CMS: Systems designed and implemented by Site-Shack that use web-based forms and specifically targeted volume update areas
• Site integration with Mac PowerSchool
  - (we do not setup PowerSchool at this time)
• Site integration with Edline
  - (we do not setup Edline at this time)
• We provide basic to advanced training in basic html/xhtml/css for persons wishing to join the fun and manage their own content, directly. Best for smaller websites.

Wanted: Content Manager for Website
Manages all web content and projects related to the website. Writes, edits, and proofreads new content. Ensures that all documents meet established content standards and works with developers to assess any technical challenges in displaying the content. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management.

Above the Fold
For webpages, the area that appears in the first screenful when a person loads a page; the part of a web page that can be seen without scrolling. This is important real estate since users are more likely to spend time viewing these parts while they wait for the remainder of the web page to load and because users often do not scroll down. However, some users' monitor resolutions display less of the screen (such as a 640 x 480 setting) than others that display more “real estate.”
Read it at Wikipoedia.