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Do I need a CMS?

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by Twan, Jun 13, 2007.

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    I'm about to open a site - www.wiistop.com - and I'm going to have game profiles, reviews, a podcast, shop, etc. (you can see this all on the site)

    Anyways, do I need a CMS for this, or would doing everything by hand be best? I'm not really sure what route to take.

    Thanks for the input. I'll rep whoever gives me a decent answer.
     
    Twan, Jun 13, 2007 IP
  2. trichnosis

    trichnosis Prominent Member

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    you can do the same think with a cms and manual but cms will increase you speed. i suggest you to use joomla as your cms.
     
    trichnosis, Jun 13, 2007 IP
  3. Twan

    Twan Well-Known Member

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    Well, I'd have to incorporate a template into a CMS. I think Joomla is MUCH too much for my project anyways.
     
    Twan, Jun 13, 2007 IP
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    maroon_cool Active Member

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    If you want to incorporate a game profiles, reviews and a shop than Joomla is your way...i tell this from my experience.Good Luck!
     
    maroon_cool, Jun 14, 2007 IP
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    SpringCypress Well-Known Member

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    Were it me I'd use WP

    Profiles would work well set up as static pages with links to any applicable reviews

    Reviews would work well as standard posts.

    Podcasts work well using a combination of plugins
    wpipodcatter
    podpress

    Simple shopping cart can be set up with
    WP e-commerce

    some of the etc... can be set up as
    Gallery = Gallery2 has built in WP integration
    Forums = BBPress integrated into WP install (the forum system that's used at wordpress.org)
    Spam = Akismet

    Joomla's commenting system is in a constant state of disrepair, but other than that it would work well also.
     
    SpringCypress, Jun 14, 2007 IP