Sofia CMS: A Website Management System for Radio Stations

Sofia CMS: Unified Digital Ecosystem for Your Radio Station

In the era of digital media consumption, a radio station is no longer just a broadcast signal. It's a living, dynamic website, mobile app, social media presence, and podcasts. Managing all of this manually is difficult, expensive, and inefficient.

Meet Sofia CMS — the first professional content management system created specifically for radio stations. We don't just give you a website; we give you complete control over your digital presence.

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Sofia CMS is an intelligent platform that unifies every aspect of a modern radio station's life into one convenient dashboard. Whether you're a broadcast FM/AM station or an internet radio streamer, it makes no difference. Sofia CMS speaks the same language as your listeners, no matter where they are.


Why is Sofia CMS Your Strategic Choice?

1. Total Content Control: From News to Podcasts
Transform your website into a powerful media outlet without needing a programmer.

  • News & Blogs: Easily create, categorize, and publish news, event announcements, and articles on music and culture. A flexible editor lets you format text, add images, and embed videos.

  • Static Pages: Create unique "About Us," "Contact," and "Advertise With Us" pages with custom designs and content.

  • On-Air Talent & Team: Showcase your star team! Create vibrant host profiles with photos, biographies, and social media links. This helps build a personal connection with your audience.

  • Program Schedule & Broadcast Timetable: Display your schedule in any widget format. Your listeners will always know when their favorite show is on. You can link programs to specific times, days of the week, and hosts.

  • Podcasts & Show Archives: Upload recorded shows and exclusive podcasts to an organized media library. Let your audience enjoy your content anytime, increasing reach and engagement.

2. Unlimited Flexibility and Customization
Your website should reflect your radio station's unique style.

  • Widgets & Modules: A flexible widget system lets you build your site like a set of building blocks. Add "On Air Now," "Popular Podcasts," "Latest News," and "Schedule" widgets to your homepage in just a few clicks.

  • Responsive Design: All Sofia CMS-based sites are designed to look perfect on any device, from desktops to smartphones. Your listeners get an ideal experience no matter how they access you.

3. Powerful REST API: Your Radio Station in Every Listener's Pocket
This is a key competitive advantage that takes you to the next level.

Sofia CMS features a fully implemented and documented REST API. This means you can develop your own native mobile applications for Android and iOS without excessive cost or complexity.

  • Live Stream in the App: Deliver your broadcast stream directly to the app.

  • News & Announcements: All publications from your website are automatically available in the app.

  • Show Archives & Podcasts: Users can listen to your shows on-demand.

  • Interactive Schedule: An always up-to-date program guide right on their phone.

  • Push Notifications: Alert listeners about the start of a live show, a new podcast, or breaking news. This instantly brings them back to you.

There's no longer any need to hire a separate team to build the app's backend. Sofia CMS is already its ready-made engine.

4. Versatility for Any Radio Format
We understand the differences between traditional broadcast and internet radio, and Sofia CMS is perfectly suited for both.

  • For Broadcast Radio Stations: Focus on programming, live shows, on-air talent, and integration with broadcast ratings. It's the perfect tool for expanding your audience beyond the traditional radio receiver.

  • For Internet Radio Stations: Emphasis on online streaming, community building, show archives, and monetization through digital channels. Sofia CMS becomes the central hub of your entire online project.


What Benefits Will You See Starting Today?

  • Save Time & Money: Forget about multiple disconnected services and contractors. Everything is in one place.

  • Focus on Creativity: Instead of dealing with technical issues, you can concentrate on creating quality content for your listeners.

  • Audience Growth: A modern website and a dedicated mobile app are powerful tools for attracting and retaining a new, younger audience.

  • Streamlined Team Workflow: An intuitive interface makes it easy to assign roles: editors manage news, sound engineers upload podcasts, and producers update the schedule.

  • Technological Edge: You get a turnkey solution that puts you on par with major media holdings, without massive development investments.


Sofia CMS is more than just a "website engine." It's your digital studio, your publishing house, your bridge to the mobile audience, and, ultimately, your reliable partner in growing your radio station for the digital age.

Ready to take your radio station to the next level? Contact us, and we'll show you how to get started with Sofia CMS.

Component Minimum Requirements
(Shared Hosting)
Recommended Requirements
(VPS/Virtual Hosting)
Optimal Requirements
(High Load)
Core Software
PHP 8.1+ 8.4+
Database MySQL 5.7+
MariaDB 10.3+
MySQL 8.0+
MariaDB 10.8+
Web Server Apache with mod_rewrite Nginx + PHP-FPM
Hardware Requirements
RAM 512 MB 8 GB+
Disk Space 5-10 GB (SSD) 100 GB+ (NVMe SSD)
Processor (CPU) 1 core 4+ cores
Additional Requirements
SSL Support Required (Let's Encrypt) Required
Caching - Redis + OPcache
Backup Manual Implemented fault tolerance

Hosting Selection Recommendations

Shared Hosting

Suitable for:

  • Small internet radio stations
  • Startups with limited budget
  • Testing period

VPS/Virtual Server

Suitable for:

  • Most broadcast radio stations
  • Stations with growing audience
  • Projects with mobile app

Dedicated Server

Suitable for:

  • Large radio stations
  • Media holdings
  • High-load projects

Required PHP Extensions

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