Term: Content Management

Content Management (Wikipedia)

Content management (CM) are a set of processes and technologies that support the collection, managing, and publishing of information in any form or medium. When stored and accessed via computers, this information may be more specifically referred to as digital content, or simply as content.

  • Digital content may take the form of text (such as electronic documents), images, multimedia files (such as audio or video files), or any other file type that follows a content lifecycle requiring management.
  • The process of content development and management and is complex enough that various commercial software vendors (large and small), such as Interwoven and Microsoft, offer content management software to control and automate significant aspects of the content lifecycle.

Definition of "Content Management" by Sutherland Shire Web Design: Content management refers to the process of creating, organizing, storing, and managing digital content on a website or online platform. This includes text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements that are used to provide information and engage with users. Content management systems (CMS) are often used to facilitate the creation and editing of content, as well as to control how it is published and displayed on the web. Effective content management is essential for maintaining a consistent and engaging online presence.