I like the idea of a Content Management System. Face it, I like the idea of management. Orderly, neat and easy to find. If only there was a system to do it all. Copy. Tag. Save. Retrieve.

There isn't. At least there isn't one custom and ready for your workflow. Not out of the box. It takes some upfront planning to configure a Content Management System, and then you have to abide by the rules that you set for your business.

Here is a check list to review before you let the client have a go.

That moment in time when you suggest to a client that they will be able to add their own content. It's quite straight forward you say, all you need to know is how to Copy & Paste. 

What else am I presuming? That the system has been set up with a WYSIWYG editor and it has been both enabled and configured. You know WYSIWYG is enabled when the familiar toolbar is at the top of the edit box. Oh, and yes I think it's safe to presume that your client is somewhat familiar with at least one word processing system.

A typical WYSIWYG Toolbar: 

What is there to explain?