# Revitalizing Web CMS New Paths for Innovation > [! note]- > The content of this page is generated by audio/video transcription and text transformation from the content and links of this source. Source: [https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6462-rethinking-the-web-cms-and-finding-the-excitement/](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6462-rethinking-the-web-cms-and-finding-the-excitement/) <video src="https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h1308/fosdem-2025-6462-rethinking-the-web-cms-and-finding-the-excitement.av1.webm" controls></video> ## Summary & Highlights: The session 'Rethinking the Web CMS and Finding the Excitement' addresses the stagnation in innovation within web content management systems (CMS) and explores potential pathways for revitalization. Michael Diedrick, with his extensive experience, highlights the importance of collaboration and data interoperability to bring fresh excitement to CMS development. **The Current State of CMS** Web content management systems have largely remained unchanged for two decades, focusing more on architecture and monetization rather than innovation and user satisfaction. This session delves into the shortcomings of current CMS solutions, such as their overgeneralization, lack of data management capabilities, and reliance on plugins, which hinder effective content creation and management. **The Role of Libraries and Accessibility** Libraries are highlighted as critical community resources that suffer from outdated and inaccessible CMS implementations. The speaker emphasizes the need for CMS solutions that are easy to use, accessible, and capable of supporting the diverse needs of public libraries to enhance their role as trusted information hubs. **Innovative Approaches and Tools** The session explores potential innovations like block editors, rich data management, and collaborative tools that could redefine CMS experiences. It suggests embracing open-source solutions and creating CMS platforms that prioritize user experience, accessibility, and collaboration to foster better content creation and management. **Challenges and Opportunities** Despite the challenges in CMS development, there are opportunities for eco-social designers to contribute to creating more inclusive, sustainable, and community-oriented CMS solutions. The session calls for a collective effort to innovate and develop CMS tools that can better serve diverse communities and support sustainable development goals. ## Importance for an eco-social transformation This session is crucial for eco-social transformation as it addresses the need for more inclusive and accessible web CMS solutions that can better serve public institutions like libraries. By focusing on collaboration and data interoperability, the session highlights the potential for CMS platforms to support sustainable development and community building. Eco-social designers can leverage open-source tools and innovative approaches discussed in the session to create CMS solutions that prioritize accessibility, user engagement, and community needs. Challenges include overcoming technical barriers in current CMS architectures and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders to drive meaningful innovation. ## Links [Powerpoint file for talk](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6462-rethinking-the-web-cms-and-finding-the-excitement/powerpoint) [PDF version for talk](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6462-rethinking-the-web-cms-and-finding-the-excitement/pdf) [Video recording (AV1/WebM) - 37.4 MB](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h1308/fosdem-2025-6462-rethinking-the-web-cms-and-finding-the-excitement.av1.webm) [Video recording (MP4) - 248.9 MB](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/h1308/fosdem-2025-6462-rethinking-the-web-cms-and-finding-the-excitement.av1.mp4) [Video recording subtitle file (VTT)](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6462-rethinking-the-web-cms-and-finding-the-excitement/vtt)