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An overview of the main CMS types for businesses, including examples of the most popular open source and proprietary CMS software.

An overview of content management systems (CMS), including the main categories and how they help businesses manage digital content.

Introduction to content management systems - the different types, features and advantages a CMS can bring to your business.

Find out how to create a mobile-friendly website, and choose between mobile-dedicated, responsive or adaptive design.

How to develop a simple and consistent navigation scheme to help visitors quickly find the information they require.

Understand how visual elements of website design, including branding and design continuity, can affect the success of your website.

Understand why usability matters in web design and how to design your website to meet user requirements.

Find out how to comply with accessibility legislation and make your website accessible to users with a wide range of abilities.

If your business has a website, it should be accessible to disabled users for ethical, commercial and legal reasons.

Find out how browsers, screen resolutions, download speeds and technologies affect website design and user experience.

Check what information you must publish on your business website to meet UK legal requirements and avoid fines or reputational damage.

How to set clear objectives for your website, plan its purpose and work out its structure, design and content.

Learn how to design and build a website that's user-friendly, accessible and meets legal requirements for your business.

Watch Invest Northern Ireland's video series to learn how to build an e-commerce site, from research to legal compliance.

How to monitor and benchmark the performance of your website and use this data to improve your customers' experience.

Businesses should keep their websites secure, accurate and up-to-date - here's why and how to do it.

How to successfully test and launch a website, carry out staff training and what to do after the launch.

An overview of different web development options, including building the website yourself, using templates or hiring someone else to build it for you.

Understand what makes a good website layout and hierarchy – and how to achieve this with wireframing and good design practices.

How to come up with content ideas, and plan, prioritise and organise information for your website.

How to choose the right type of domain name for your business, and how and where to register it.

Create a clear project plan to manage time, budget and risks when building your business website.

A step-by-step guide to planning and creating a business website that meets the needs of your customers.

What to do if a public authority asks your business to help with a Freedom of Information request.

Use Freedom of Information requests to find and access information held by public bodies that could benefit your business.