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What CMS Should i choose for my new website...?

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by dreamrapper, Aug 11, 2008.

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    Hi, i am creating a website

    but i dont really know what cms should i use for this kind of site and how i can make it fit in this kind of website.

    Please help.

    Cms should be free
     
    dreamrapper, Aug 11, 2008 IP
  2. Nxiel

    Nxiel Peon

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    Wodpress is your best option.
     
    Nxiel, Aug 11, 2008 IP
  3. Tearabite

    Tearabite Prominent Member

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    Do you have any idea what you'll be wanting to do with the website?
    if you're just going to make simple posts with replies/comments, Wordpress is great.. it's easy to setup and use. But if you think you might want to expand at some point with things like user-signups, forums, paid/premium areas, blogs for members, members creating content, blah, blah - you might want to try something more powerful like Drupal ..
     
    Tearabite, Aug 12, 2008 IP
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    What CMS you need depends on your own preference and how comfortable you are maintaining them. I suggest taking a look at http://www.opensourcecms.com/ . One advantage of this web site is that they setup demos of all those CMS for you to try. It is better for you to try, get a feel of the CMS and decide what is best for you.
     
    wisdomtool, Aug 12, 2008 IP
  5. RovingCalypso

    RovingCalypso Well-Known Member

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    Depends entirely upon the type of website you have. Joomla is generally the preferred CMS around here as its an all rounder.
     
    RovingCalypso, Aug 14, 2008 IP
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    wordpress is better, it is easy to contral, and has many plugins.
     
    healthybabe, Aug 15, 2008 IP
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    I can build you a website for free, according to your specs if you want, I can do it in Joomla (free CMS) which I'm really good at. If you're interested, send me a PM and we can talk.

    cheers!
     
    mangamaniac, Aug 16, 2008 IP
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    i prefer vbulletin + vbadvanced.
     
    blackmetal, Aug 17, 2008 IP
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    Wordpress,Joomla,Datalife engine ,drupal are most respected Options for you :)
     
    The Ussef, Aug 18, 2008 IP
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    If you want a website, joomla is the best option. Not because it is the BEST but because it has the largest community and the most add on options.

    If you want a blog, Wordpress is your best option.

    Please note that blogs work very different than regular website CMS systems.

    While a blog is also classified as a CMS the structure is different.

    The best solution is to have a website & a blog that is related to the website!
     
    affiliguy, Aug 18, 2008 IP
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    Wordpress for sure.
     
    supercpanel, Aug 19, 2008 IP
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    tewage Active Member

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    I'd choose from Wordpress or Joomla, depending on what you're using it for.
     
    tewage, Aug 19, 2008 IP
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    wordpress of blogs and simple static type of sites and joomla for medium sites with low budget and finally drupal for medium to large site + decent budget.
     
    Solid_Nuts, Aug 19, 2008 IP
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    CaveBoss Active Member

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    Also, when you have a small budget, it is best to choose a popular CMS, because there are more user and you have better chances to get support.

    WordPress, Joomla and Drupal are some popular options.
     
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    What are you going to do with the web site? If you want a good answer then you need to provide more info. This is like asking a dealership "What vehicle should I get?". He is going to say fully loaded Yukon.

    My little experience with Joomla and Wordpress is that Joomla seams to more power than Wordpress but Wordpress is a lot easier when dealing with static pages such as a contact us page.
     
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    Previous suggestions are all great.. We've used All Headline News Mini-Publisher. Its free but you just have to ask them for it.
     
    eventus, Aug 21, 2008 IP
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    A generic answer, Drupal, Joomla or Wordpress, not necessarily in that order. A considered response, I've got no idea as no information has been provided.
     
    superjacent, Aug 22, 2008 IP