Monthly Archives: September 2024

Research On Content Management Systems

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Greetings!

Below are the findings from my research on the following questions. For each question’s answer I have the link below it from my research.

 

Briefly define what we mean by “content management system.” Is it just for websites?

A content management system (CMS) is a software that “helps users create, manage, store, and modify their digital content”, according to an article on ibm.com. It is important to not confuse this with digital asset management (DAM), which complements CMS but the terms are not interchangeable. DAM software is just the system for organizing and storing the website’s digital files, while CMS builds and manages the content. A CMS is mainly used for websites.

Compare and contrast building a website using a CMS and coding a website by hand using HTML/CSS. What are the benefits and drawbacks of each? What is the current best practice when it comes to making a website?

Between building a website with either HTML/CSS or a CMS, there are both pros and cons, and it really depends on your preferences. With HTML, you can have more customization and complete control over your website’s functionality; but it requires coding knowledge and skills, and can be difficult to update and maintain. Conversely, with a CMS, it is easy to use, even if you are not well versed in how to make a website. CMS is also faster than coding a website, but although there are many templates available, there is less customization in design and functionality, and may require ongoing maintenance and updates. It really depends on what your needs are for the website.

How do CMSs impact the web design industry? Are they taking away jobs from web developers? 

Because web presence is crucial for almost any business or organization to succeed, websites need to be able to manage lots of content easily. CMSs make this achievable. By using a CMS, businesses do not need to be as tech savvy to create/edit websites to have the most current info, therefore not needing a professional web designer for minor updates. However, this does not necessarily take jobs away from web designers, as many businesses will hire CMS website designers to get the most benefits from their web presence.

I hope you enjoyed reading this interesting information about the content management systems! Feel free to comment with any thoughts or questions.

~Katie

Research on Recent Evolution of the Web

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Greetings!

Below are the findings from my research on the following questions. For each question’s answer I have the link(s) below it from my research.

 

  1. Today, do more people access the web using computers or mobile devices?

            According to a statistic, more than 9 in 10 users (92.3%) prefer to use a mobile device. In contrast, 65.6% of internet users use a laptop or desktop computer to access the internet.

https://whatsthebigdata.com/mobile-internet-traffic/

 

  1. Who controls the World Wide Web? What is it made up of?

            No single person or company controls the World Wide Web, but everyone technically owns part of it (telephone poles, cable, satellites, routers, datacenters, etc.) as people and companies have to make all the pieces that work together to be able to access the internet. The World Wide Web itself is made up of 3 parts – URL (uniform resource locator), which is the addressing scheme to find a document; HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol), which connects computers together; and HTML (hypertext markup language), which formats pages containing hypertext links.

https://www.elitegroup.com/resources/blogs/who-owns-the-internet/

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-world-wide-web-the-invention-that-connected-the-world/ogVR4WcKh7UBIQ?hl=en#

 

  1. Who is Tim Berners Lee? What is he best known for?

            Tim Berners Lee is a British computer scientist. He is best known for inventing the World Wide Web while working at CERN in 1989.

https://home.cern/science/computing/birth-web

 

  1. What is a blog? What is it used for?

            A blog is a type of regularly updated website that provides insight into a certain topic. It is typically run by an individual or small group, and written in an informal or conversational style. The word blog is actually a combination of the words “web” and “log”. A blog is used for providing a platform where individuals or organizations can share information, ideas, and thoughts with a wider audience.

https://www.wix.com/blog/what-is-a-blog

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/purpose-blog-tpjobsofficial-n8hyc/

 

  1. What is a “responsive” website design?

            A responsive website design means “creating web pages that are consistent in quality across a variety of devices and screen sizes”, according to Adobe. It is visually appealing, functional, and usable no matter what device the user is accessing the website from. Since many users switch from several devices throughout the day, website designers should focus on responsive design and functionality, because if the website is slow, hard to navigate, or visually unappealing when accessed from different devices, users/consumers will quickly lose interest.

https://business.adobe.com/blog/basics/responsive-web-design

 

  1. Why are “responsive” website designs necessary?

            Responsive website design is necessary because users view content on different devices all day, and web designers need to plan their web content for that in order to succeed.

https://business.adobe.com/blog/basics/responsive-web-design

 

  1. What is SEO, and why should website owners/managers be concerned with SEO?

            SEO stands for “search engine optimization”.  Simply, SEO is the process of improving websites to increase their visibility in search engines. Website owners/managers should be concerned with SEO because it helps attract website visitors who will keep coming back to become customers, clients, or an audience.

https://searchengineland.com/guide/what-is-seo

 

  1. What is dynamic content?

            Dynamic content refers to a website that changes dynamically based on various factors. These factors can include user preferences, location, time of day, and other contextual information. Unlike static content, which remains the same for all users, dynamic content is unique for each user.

https://foundationinc.co/learn/dynamic-content/

 

  1. What is a content management system? You work with one, what is its name?

            A content management system is a web application or software that manages digital content (often contained in a database), and allows multiple contributors to easily create, edit and publish from a single dashboard. One of the most popular (and the one that I am using for this blog!) is WordPress.

https://www.optimizely.com/optimization-glossary/content-management-system/

 

  1. What is a YouTube channel? Who might want to start one?

            A YouTube channel is a member’s personal presence on YouTube, similar other to social media sites. Anyone might want to start one, whether to create content for fun, to promote their business, or to even make a career out of it.

https://www.lifewire.com/channel-youtube-1616635#:~:text=A%20channel%20is%20a%20member%27s,visit%20that%20person%27s%20personal%20channel.

https://www.ericjkuhns.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-starting-a-youtube-channel-in-2023#:~:text=Starting%20a%20YouTube%20channel%20can,know%20before%20you%20get%20started.

 

I hope you enjoyed reading these interesting information about the internet! Feel free to comment with any thoughts or questions.

~Katie