About Spark CMS

Every CouncilConnect website is powered by our proprietary CMS, Spark CMS (Content Managed Simply). We've built this system based on real feedback from Local Government staff, creating an intuitive platform that genuinely addresses local government needs.

Over 500 websites now run on Spark CMS, including 100+ local government sites across Australia.

What makes Spark CMS unique?

Beyond its user-friendly interface, our system includes:

  • Integrated workflow management to track content updates across your site
  • Built-in approval processes that prevent incorrect information from being published
  • Template manager giving administrators control over website designs
  • Content channel widgets for managing header, side and footer content
  • Regular system upgrades included with your CouncilConnect subscription

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Base Spark CMS Features

Every new CouncilConnect website receives the following modules and features.

Administration Security

This module allows administrators to create, edit and delete website administration users from a dedicated security portal.

Audit Log

The Audit Log allows administration accounts to track content changes made on your website.

Cascading Menu

Cascading Menu gives you complete control over your website's menu structure using a simple tree-view sitemap.
Content Areas

Content areas allow administrators to manage areas of content within your website homepage.
Design Template Manager

The Design Template Manager provides advanced website users with experience in HTML, JavaScript and CSS control over the design of your website.
Document Centre

House all your official documents in one central location with the searchable, online filing system that is Document Centre.
File Manager

Allows administrators to upload documents to the backend and provide a link on your various webpages.
Page Centre

Browse existing and build new webpages within this feature-packed and easy to use What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get page content editor.
Search and Indexing

The Search and Indexing functionality is built on Elasticsearch's innovative technology to transform the way users find content on your website. 
Social Media Optimisation

Share content from your website on social media channels with ease.
Spark Forms
Build and manage forms in one intuitive interface, using conditional logic to improve submissions, while ensuring compliance through access controls and audit tracking, and streamlining processes with automated notifications and workflows.
Support Register

Needing help? CouncilConnect subscribers can request assistance from the Market Creations Agency website support team from within the Spark CMS Support Register.