CMS
A CMS (content management system) is the software that lets you edit a website without coding: pages, news, images, menus. Wagtail, WordPress or Drupal are CMSs. The Kern4Good program builds its websites on Wagtail.
What it is for
Without a CMS every change goes through a developer. With one, the association's team publishes a news item, changes an opening hour, adds a page. The CMS also manages images, users and permissions.
How to choose
- The simplicity of the editor for non-technical people
- Security and the frequency of updates
- The real cost: licences, extensions, maintenance
- Who will be able to maintain it in three years
In Kern4Good
Websites are built on Wagtail, an open source CMS based on Python and Django, chosen for its robustness, its clear editor and the absence of paid extensions. The foundation is shared by the cohort; each website then lives its own life.
Why not WordPress?
WordPress suits many websites. The program chose Wagtail for its security without extensions, its speed and an editor designed for non-technical people. It is a shared-foundation choice, not a judgement.
Can we change CMS later?
Yes, content can be migrated. It is a project, so better choose a CMS you will keep for a long time.