Content Management Systems have become one of the most popular business tools on the Internet, they effectively remove the chaos and confusion associated with managing mid-sized to large web sites.

Companies are often introduced to the World Wide Web with simple web sites containing basic information and have no dynamic content. Simple sites often grow fast and quickly become a logistical nightmare. Larger sites require daily observation and commonly become virtually impossible to maintain. Content Management Systems take out the effort and the headaches involved with site updates and content changes.

Combining an intuitive user interface with extensive functionality and a back-end database, content management systems offer secure, simple yet powerful tools for web site management and maintenance. Components can be customized for business processes and the software can be integrated with existing systems.

Examples of usage:

• Inventory Management
  • Large inventories are virtually impossible to maintain using conventional methods of image management. Using content management systems, inventory can be streamlined into easily configured categories, combined into search engine functionality and even utilize complex pricing methods.

• Contact Management
  • Vendor and supplier information as well as contact information for CR Peterson personnel can easily be maintained.

• Document Management
  • Large businesses and organizations publish many documents: newsletters, press releases, reports, etc. Content Management Systems makes document publishing as easy as cut n’ paste.

• File Management
  • Many web sites maintain files to download, there are many different types of file: Graphics, Rich Documents (PDF, Word Documents, etc), and Software Applications to name just a few. Content Management Systems takes the hassle out of file management, it automatically generates code based on the file type and file uploads can be accepted using a standard web browser (FTP access is not required).

• Other Tools
  • Event/Announcement Management