What are "Staging" features in Liferay designed for?

Staging features in Liferay are specifically designed to enable users to create drafts of content before it is published. This functionality allows for a more controlled and organized approach to content management, as it facilitates the review and approval process. It allows content authors to prepare content in a safe environment where it can be previewed and revised without being visible to the public or impacting the live version of the site.

By using the staging capabilities, users can make changes, test new layouts, and collaborate on content development without the risk of making unintentional changes to the live environment. This is especially important for organizations that require a systematic workflow to ensure content meets quality standards before conducting a public release. The ability to draft content until it’s ready for publication streamlines the process and helps maintain a polished user experience on the live site.

The other options do not directly relate to the primary purpose of staging features; for instance, managing user permissions deals with access control rather than content creation, optimizing website performance is focused on enhancing the site's speed and efficiency, and analyzing site traffic is concerned with measuring visitor engagement rather than content development processes.