A Complete Guide to Content Management System

1. Open-Source CMS
2. Proprietary 
3. Software as a Service
4. Component Content Management System (CCMS)
5. Document Management System (DMS)
6. Enterprise Content Management System (ECM)
7. Web Content Management System (WCMS)
8. Digital Asset Management System (DAM)

1. Open-source CMS

Open-source CMS is Free to download. There is no subscription fee or any agreement to buy it. There are some services where you must pay for, such as;

• Customization on advanced level
• Technical help in installation 
• Plugins, themes, and templates
• Training for staff
• Support for CMS

Some popular open-source CMS examples are;

• WordPress
• Joomla
• Drupal
• Magento 
• Square Space 
• Wix

2. Proprietary CMS

Proprietary CMS or commercial CMS are those that are tailor-made, built, and managed by an IT company solely. These CMS can be used by paying a license fee, monthly, or annually, etc.  Further fees may be charged for installation, set up, upgrading, staff training, and Support. Some popular proprietary CMS include.

• Kentico
• Microsoft SharePoint
• IBM Enterprise Content Management
• Pulse CMS
• Sitecore
• Shopify

3. Software as a Service (SaaS) CMS

SaaS is a system in which software is sold as a service by a single supplier. A common example of SaaS CMS includes Web content management software, Web hosting, and technical support. These services are charged per user or site on a monthly or annual subscription basis. SaaS provides virtual solutions hosted in the cloud. The Price factor depends on the amount of data hold, transfer, technical support, maintenance, and Storage.

There are two types of cloud content management systems;

• Fully cloud CMS
• Partial cloud CMS 

Fully cloud CMS

Mostly it is included in a package or service where everything is controlled by the Supplier. The user cannot alter or change the functionality according to their need.

Partial cloud CMS 

Partial cloud CMS is partially located on your server, you can change or amend the functionality according to your needs. Partial cloud CMS offers flexibility. Moreover, the functionality can be altered or enhanced by altering the source code. 

4. Component Content Management System (CCMS)

 Component Content Management System (CCMS) or CCMS is total a different system from standard CRM. It saves data in the Central repository in the form of small chunks or pieces. Instead of saving page by page or file by file, CCMS takes words, and paragraphs also known as components. It is designed for maximum content reusability.

5. Document Management System (DMS)

Tracking business documents on paper is a relic of times gone by. A Document Management System (DMS) offers a paperless answer for overseeing, storing, and tracking records in a cloud. It gives a computerized answer for transferring, handling, and sharing business archives without the hassle of printing, replicating, or checking.

6. Enterprise Content Management System (ECM)

Enterprise Content Management System (ECM) collects, organizes, and delivers information, files & confidential information to its right user. Also, it gives access to content that employees need to complete their projects and make decisions. ECM deletes redundant data after a certain amount of time to ensure free Storage.

7. Web Content Management System (WCMS)

A web content management system (WCMS) handles exclusively web content. It allows users to manage the digital content of their website without any knowledge of programming languages or tools. It provides many tools that help to manage their digital content very well.

8. Digital asset management system (DAM)

DAM is a central library where users can access their Digital content like audio, video, creative files, documents, and presentations. It can be accessed from anywhere because it is cloud-based. Basically, in a digital asset management system, users save, manage, and share their digital content easily.