CMS

A Content Management System, as quoted from Wikipedia, is a computer program that allows publishing, editing and modifying content as well as maintenance from a central interface. Such systems of content management provide procedures to manage workflow in a collaborative environment.  Systems such as our own Shepherd University Sakai database, are extremely useful programs developed for editing and managing content.  As Sakai is useful system for educational purpose (posting assignments, grades, etc.)  I plan to use a CMS for a band website.

Using a CMS as band wedsite is the most efficient way to create a functioning and editable site for my band. With it, I can edit information such as, genral updates, photos, tour dates and so on. These are advantages to using a CMS rather than a stagnant page. A website, such as a band website, NEEDS to be able to be constantly edited to provide important updates.  It will also provide a more efficient database for my band.

I believe Drupal was a CMS mentioned in class as a CMS we will used.  Other top CMS include:

WordPress
Drupal
Joomla!
ExpressionEngine
TextPattern
Radiant CMS
Cushy CMS
SilverStripe
Alfresco
and TYPOlight

http://drupal.org/

http://net.tutsplus.com/articles/web-roundups/top-10-most-usable-content-management-systems/