Micromanaging Web Managers

I just read an article that discusses if academic libraries are using content management systems (CMS) and if they had input in the choice of product. At first, I was quite surprised to see how many had negative responses to CMS just based on not being able to control their own content or not being able to a pick a product that works for them. This certainly resonated with me.

I am the web manager for my college's website in a large university. We had no input into what CMS the university picked. Luckily, I am finding Cascade very easy to use. I especially like the fact that I can look at the draft before submitting so I can ensure I make all the changes at once. It also allows you to see easily what the mobile view would look like. This software is the first where I paid attention to what shows up on mobile devices.

I may not have been able to pick the CMS we are using but I certainly have more flexibility than some. It goes through workflow but I have a good relationship with the web managers and they support me in the vision I want for my site. Of course, as long as I conform to the chosen color and font scheme. ;)