CMS
Quick Definition
A CMS (Content Management System) is software that lets you create, edit, organize, and publish website content without writing code. WordPress is the most popular CMS, powering 42.4% of all websites.
What Is a CMS?
Content Management System — MDN: "software that allows users to publish, organize, change, or remove various kinds of content." WordPress powers 42.4% of all websites. Others: Shopify (4.6%), Wix (2.4%), Squarespace (2.1%).
Separates content from presentation. Handles editing, user management, media, publishing, extensibility via plugins.
Why It Matters
WordPress is a full CMS, not just a blogging tool. See our What Is WordPress and beginner's guide.
Related Terms
BlogA blog (short for "weblog") is a website or section of a website with articles displayed in reverse chronological order — newest first. WordPress was originally built as a blogging platform.DatabaseA database is where WordPress stores all your content — posts, pages, comments, settings, and user data. WordPress uses MySQL or MariaDB as its database system.WordPressWordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that powers 42.4% of all websites on the internet. It lets you create and manage a website without writing code.
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