A CMS, or content management system, is web-based software that allows you to manage your online content. A cloud-based CMS is an online platform that lets you manage your website or online content from anywhere using any device. These systems provide automatic backups, auto-scaling, and security updates. Their advantages over traditional on-site CMS solutions lie in hosting your CMS on a web application accessed through the Internet instead of your own server.
Advantages of a cloud-based CMS include reduced upfront costs due to its subscription model, improved accessibility, faster development, no need for a local server, the ability to manage multiple websites, enhanced security with SSL Encryption, streamlined file management, boosted productivity, and support for remote working and collaboration. Despite potential downsides, benefits such as security, storage, cost savings and increased productivity outweigh them considerably.