CMS Information Resources
Links to Web resources that provide information about content management, products, features and benefits.
Background/General Information
- Wikipedia
Comprehensive overview of the topic, differentiating Web content management systems from other types of CMS. - What is CMS?
Our own overview of content management, including information about features and benefits. - Web Content Management White Papers, Webcasts and Case Studies
A compendium of links related to Web CMS, provided by Ziff-Davis. - The promise and perils of content management systems
"There are three components that make up content management: people, processes, and technology," says Robertson. "It is the first two that guarantee CMS success, with the technology merely an enabler." - Lessons learned during our CMS Project
Advice provided by the Web team at University of the Pacific after their selection and implemention of a Web CMS. - University Web Developers
Mailing list dedicated to assisting people responsible for implementing and maintaining web sites in a University environment. - CMS Pros and Cons
What a CMS can and can't do. Published by University of Missouri-Columbia, which uses Hannon Hill Cascade Server.
Evaluating Content Management Systems
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Top 10 mistakes when selecting a CMS
Reviewing the 'top 10' in this article should help chart a rapid (but careful) path through the selection process, to the final deployment of a CMS that works well for authors, site administrators and the wider organization. - How to Evaluate a Content Management System
Tools, techniques and tips for selecting a CMS that meets your needs. - Content Management System Evaluation
A case study evaluation of content management systems conducted by the Australia Telescope National Facility. - Looking for a Content Management System?
Useful CMS evaluation advice from Patrick Berry of Chico State. - Content-Management Tools
Content Management Systems buyers guide from Network Computing. - Ten Budget-Savvy Content Management Strategies From California State University Monterey Bay
"A content management system (CMS) was a great way to reduce Web production costs campus wide. It also meant that the university could start using the Web to provide better information services to students and faculty at a lower cost then traditional print publications." - Choosing an accessible CMS
How accessible and usable are some of the more popular open source CMSs?
CMS Products and Systems
- CMS Watch Web Content Management Vendor List
A list of 40 of the "most significant" CMS vendors divided into 6 categories, provided by CMS Watch - an independent evaluator of content management, records management, enterprise search, and portal solutions. - OSCOM Open Source CMS List
A list of open source CMS frameworks and systems that are currently available. - Product information from CMS vendors with a strong focus in higher ed:
Hannon Hill Cascade Server
Ingeniux CMS
OmniUpdate Campus
You may suggest additions to this resource list by contacting the project team.