What Is a CMS?

Edit Your Website Without Coding — Custom CMS Solutions for Your Business

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CMS = Content Management System

A Content Management System (CMS) lets you control your website content — pages, blog posts, images, and more — through an easy-to-use interface without needing to write code. It’s perfect for businesses that want the power to update their own site as they grow.

Custom CMS Solutions Built for You

At Piedmont Techworks, we don’t use cookie-cutter templates. We build custom CMS solutions tailored to your goals — from powerful WordPress platforms to lightweight CMS setups perfect for small businesses who need something fast, secure, and easy to maintain.

We also provide hands-on guidance so you’re not left guessing. Whether you’re adding a blog post, changing service info, or updating a gallery, we’ll show you how to manage your content with confidence.

Popular Platforms We Work With

🌐 WordPress (Custom Themes)

We create fully custom WordPress themes — no bloated templates — for clean, fast, and maintainable sites.

🛒 Shopify

The go-to CMS for eCommerce. Sell products, manage inventory, and grow your online store with ease.

✨ Webflow

Designer-friendly visual CMS with full control over layout and content. Ideal for portfolios and marketing sites.

Why Use a CMS?

📝 Easy Updates

Log in, change content, and publish instantly — without developer help.

👥 Multi-User Access

Give team members different permissions to manage content safely and efficiently.

📈 Scales With You

Start simple, and grow over time — add pages, features, tools, or redesigns as needed.

Lightweight CMS Options

For small businesses or brochure-style websites, we offer lightweight CMS solutions that deliver the flexibility of content editing without the complexity of large platforms. These are ideal when performance and simplicity are top priorities.

CMS vs. Static Website

A static site is hard-coded and requires a developer to change anything. A CMS site puts you in control — ideal for businesses that want to update content regularly. We’ll help you decide which is best for your situation.

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