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Best CMS for a business web directory?

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by winsoar, Aug 28, 2011.

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    I want to set up a series of niche directories to list businesses by area and classification.

    Which CMS would be best for this?

    Preferably I'm looking for one that is opensource (free).

    Thanks in advance,

    James.
     
    winsoar, Aug 28, 2011 IP
  2. ethikz

    ethikz Peon

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    Most likely Joomla with a third-party plugin like Community Builder.

    you could also look into Typo3
     
    ethikz, Aug 29, 2011 IP
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    softwebsolutions Active Member

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    Joomla is the most popular free CMS today and would be the best option for your requirement.
     
    softwebsolutions, Sep 9, 2011 IP
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    Joomla is free and most popular to use now a days.
     
    epixeltech, Sep 9, 2011 IP
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    schlogo Well-Known Member

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    Joomla along sobi2 or k2 will work
     
    schlogo, Sep 9, 2011 IP
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    domain2010 Greenhorn

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    Joomla with K2 will be best
     
    domain2010, Sep 16, 2011 IP
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    You can check out the script in my signature, which was designed specifically to be a business directory. It's not free, but includes ongoing scraping capabilities.
     
    dtang4, Sep 24, 2011 IP
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    I would have to agree with everyone else Joomla would be the best. At the moment my company is working on a project which involves joomla so if you require any help do let me know
     
    louane, Sep 26, 2011 IP
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    Joomla along with Mosets Tree (component) would be your best bet. I've used them a couple of times, and it's a great directory plugin.
     
    Thomas U, Sep 27, 2011 IP
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    Not free but I highly recommend Gossamer Threads Links if the site will receive a large amount of traffic. It's used by successful directories such as flashkit.com
     
    vServer Center, Sep 27, 2011 IP
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    In my opinion you should try WP, Joomla or Drupal. You have plenty of useful plugins.
     
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    according to me....use wordpress + directory theme + buddypress plugin.
     
    ajaykumar9887, Oct 2, 2011 IP