CMS ( content management system ) is a computer application used to create, edit, manage, and publish content in a consistently organized fashion. CMS are frequently used for storing, controlling, versioning, and publishing industry-specific documentation such as news articles, operators’ manuals, technical manuals, sales guides, and marketing brochures. The content managed may include computer files, image media, audio files, video files, electronic documents, and Web content.


As a webmaster, you should carefully study and understand a CMS before installing it on your web host. You better experience the system, it’s capabilities, advantages and weaknesses so that you’re prepared for what’s coming. The most important is it must be able to provide the functions, appearance that you need . Here’s some awesome CMS for your quick review.

These are all great php cms i’ve ever tried. Check out more of these at php.opensourcecms.com. They even have an online demo there.  So choose wisely and good luck.

Please check these CMS php version and make sure they support the php version on your web host before installing.