If you’re starting a blog, you’ll hear the term CMS a lot. So, what does it actually mean?

A Content Management System (CMS) is a tool that helps you build and manage your website without needing to code. It’s the platform you log into to write blog posts, add pages, upload images, and hit “publish.”

Think of it like the control panel for your blog. It’s where all the behind-the-scenes magic happens.

The most popular CMS is WordPress.org. It powers over 40% of all websites for a reason—it’s beginner-friendly, powerful, and customizable. (Don’t confuse it with WordPress.com, which is more limited.)

With a CMS, you don’t need to touch HTML or CSS unless you want to. You just:

• Pick a theme for your design
• Install plugins to add features
• Write and manage blog content

Basically, a CMS is your blogging home base. It keeps things simple while giving you room to grow.