At Emission Design Group, we tend to base our websites on what is called a Content Management System (CMS). Many people ask us what the primary benefit is of a CMS.

So what is the primary benefit?

Separation of design, structure, and content

The division of these three layers allows many advantages throughout the life cycle of the website.   Each area of the site can be recreated and adjusted independent of the other areas.  The design layer can be completely reworked for a new user interface without the need for any adjustments to structure or content. The structure can be adjusted for additional functionality with no changes required to design and content.  Content can be changed with no need to adjust the front-end design or functional structure.  The separation of these three areas creates the flexible strength of a content management system. 

This allows us to make major changes to the site relatively easily once the site has been produced!