Build a Concrete CMS Website Your Team Can Manage
Concrete5 is now known as Concrete CMS. It is an open-source web content management system designed to let editors manage pages and content directly while giving developers room to customize templates, functionality and integrations.
For business teams, the practical value is control. Marketing or content users can update approved areas of the website, while permissions and workflows can be configured around who can edit, review or publish content. The platform also supports reusable content structures and multilingual site organization.
Bluechip Advanced Technologies helps organizations in Riyadh plan Concrete CMS websites around real requirements such as content ownership, page structure, editor roles, integrations, performance, security responsibilities and long-term maintenance. For older Concrete5 websites, the first step should be a technical review before any upgrade or migration is planned.
Why Choose Concrete CMS for a Business Website?
- In-context editing: Editors can update content on the page where it appears, reducing the need to work through a separate publishing interface for routine changes.
- Granular permissions: Access can be configured by users, groups, pages, files and content areas, which is useful when different teams own different parts of the website.
- Approval workflows: Publishing rules can be structured so selected changes require review before they go live, depending on the way the site is configured.
- Flexible content structure: Blocks, page types, templates and reusable content help organize websites that need a mix of standard pages and structured information.
- Multilingual website support: Concrete CMS supports multilingual site structures. For Arabic and English projects, the theme, navigation and content experience should also be designed and tested for right-to-left presentation where required.
- Extensible platform: Custom development and APIs can be used when the website needs to connect with forms, business systems or other digital services. Integration scope should be defined during discovery.
Why Work With Bluechip Advanced Technologies?
- Requirements before platform decisions: The project should start with the website structure, content owners, editing workflow, integrations and hosting requirements rather than selecting features in isolation.
- Business-focused CMS planning: We can scope how pages, reusable content, editor roles and publishing responsibilities should work for the teams that will manage the site.
- Related web and IT capability: The wider Bluechip service portfolio includes web design, CMS solutions, hosting, cloud and security services, allowing related technical dependencies to be considered during planning.
- Maintainability in scope: A CMS project should account for upgrades, custom code, extensions, backups, testing and ownership after launch so the website can be managed responsibly over time.
What Bluechip Can Scope for a Concrete CMS Project
- CMS discovery and fit assessment: Review business goals, content types, editor roles, existing website constraints and the suitability of Concrete CMS for the project.
- Theme and page-template customization: Plan the layouts, reusable components and presentation rules required by the website design.
- Content structure and navigation: Define page types, content blocks, menus, reusable sections and content ownership so editors can work consistently.
- Permissions and integration planning: Map editor access and publishing responsibilities, then define required connections to forms, CRM tools, APIs or other systems.
- Testing, handover and maintenance planning: Include functional testing, editor guidance and a clear approach for updates, backups, upgrades and future changes.
Planning a new Concrete CMS website or reviewing an older Concrete5 installation? Bluechip Advanced Technologies can help you assess the current environment, define the required content and editor workflows, and plan the next technical steps for your website in Riyadh or elsewhere in Saudi Arabia.
Planning a Concrete CMS Project in Riyadh?
What Our Concrete CMS Service Can Include
The exact scope should be defined after reviewing the current website, content team and technical environment. A Concrete CMS project may include:
- Website and CMS requirements discovery
- Concrete CMS installation or existing-site technical review
- Custom theme, page-template and reusable content-component work
- Content structure, navigation and page-type configuration
- User roles, permissions and publishing workflow setup
- Multilingual structure planning, including Arabic/English UX requirements where needed
- Third-party form, CRM or API integration planning
- Content migration or legacy Concrete5 upgrade planning
- Testing, editor handover and maintenance planning
Implementation Approach
- Discovery and fit assessment — review the website goals, content types, editor responsibilities, current platform, integrations and hosting environment.
- Architecture and build planning — define templates, page types, reusable content, permissions, multilingual requirements and integration scope before development starts.
- Configuration, customization and testing — build the agreed components, test editor workflows, responsive presentation, forms, permissions and integrations, and resolve issues before launch.
- Handover and lifecycle planning — document ownership, editor guidance, backups, updates, upgrades and the process for future changes so the website remains maintainable after launch.
Who Is Concrete CMS a Good Fit For?
Concrete CMS can be a strong option when a business needs more than a basic brochure website and wants controlled content management without giving every editor the same level of access. It may be suitable for:
- Corporate websites managed by several departments or content owners
- Organizations that need page-level or content-level editing permissions
- Teams that want review or approval before selected content is published
- Websites with a mix of standard pages and structured or reusable content
- Multilingual websites that require separate locale structures
- Projects that may need custom functionality or API-based integrations
Security, Permissions & Maintenance Considerations
A secure CMS project is not created by the platform name alone. Concrete CMS includes permissions and security-focused capabilities, but the final security posture also depends on hosting, updates, custom code, extensions, administrator access, backups and operational practices.
- Keep the CMS core and approved extensions updated through a controlled testing process.
- Give editors only the permissions required for their role and review access when responsibilities change.
- Use staging and backups for significant upgrades or custom changes.
- Review custom themes, integrations and forms as part of the application security scope.
- Define who owns updates, monitoring, backup checks and incident response after launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Concrete5 the same as Concrete CMS?
Yes. Concrete5 is the former name of the platform now branded Concrete CMS. Because many older websites, links and searches still use “Concrete5,” both terms can be used naturally on a legacy service page, but current-facing content should use Concrete CMS.
Is Concrete CMS still actively maintained?
Yes. Concrete CMS continues to publish current releases and official documentation. Before an upgrade, the exact version, PHP/database requirements, theme compatibility, custom code and installed add-ons should be reviewed.
Can an older Concrete5 website be upgraded to the latest Concrete CMS?
Often, but the upgrade path depends on the site’s current version and customizations. A technical audit should first identify the core version, theme, add-ons, custom code, PHP/database environment and any deprecated functionality. Some sites may need a staged upgrade or partial rebuild rather than a direct update.
Can Concrete CMS support multiple editors and approval workflows?
Yes. Concrete CMS provides detailed permissions for users, groups, pages, files and content areas, and workflow features can be used for approval processes. The right permission model should be planned around the organization’s real publishing responsibilities.
Can Concrete CMS support Arabic and English websites?
Concrete CMS supports multilingual site structures and locale management. For an Arabic/English website, the project should also include RTL-aware design, navigation, typography and content QA so both language experiences work correctly.
Can Concrete CMS integrate with CRM, forms or other business systems?
It can be extended through custom development and APIs. The integration approach depends on the external system, authentication method, data flow, security requirements and whether the connection is one-way or two-way.
When should a business choose Concrete CMS instead of WordPress or a custom CMS?
Concrete CMS is worth considering when in-context editing, granular permissions, structured content and controlled publishing are important. WordPress may be a better fit for teams that rely on its large plugin ecosystem, while a custom CMS may be justified when the workflow or application requirements are highly specialized. The choice should follow a requirements assessment rather than a platform preference.
