Need for a CMS, ... I have no php knowledge ( or little )

Klaas Koopman · 05-23-2006, 09:17 AM

Hello Everyone,

Currently I am working on a school project. And I need to create/use a cms behind this design, www.dikkop.com

At first I wanted to go for Joomla, but it seems it's harder then I have thought. Now I thought of using wordpress as it's easier to skin, as far as I have seen right now.

I know how to use php includes, but that's about it. I need people who aren't capable of html/css etc to add pages to our website! I first thought to just make sort of my own cms by using a lot of php includes, but it does not allow me to make pages and use wysiwyg. So I am asking for your help.

Should I learn how to make my own cms behind it.

Or should I use some cms software, if so which one is easiest for skinning!
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/programming/200282-need-cms-i-have-no-php.html

Thank you ahead,

Klaas Koopman

obvio · 05-23-2006, 09:23 AM

wordpress is great and you can find themes online for free.

xemiterx · 05-23-2006, 10:24 AM

Easiest to skin? I don't know. Best place to try them out before you download and install is:
http://www.opensourcecms.com/

Klaas Koopman · 05-23-2006, 12:11 PM

I know about that site, but I need to know what others think about this. As the design I am using is not just your average website design!

boomers · 05-23-2006, 01:55 PM

depending on your budget you could always pay someone to do it?

If not I would say learn yourself... I made myself a custom CMS in ASP.NET with no knowledge of it previously and it only took me about 2 months of part-time coding. I read tutorials and had friends and forums to goto with problems. If youre learning PHP then the community is even larger so you should have no problems getting help.

Sometimes things seem harder to do than they actually are.

monty · 05-24-2006, 12:17 AM

When it comes to editing dynamic content from a MySQL database for example using a PHP script is fairly easy done. When all you need is this basic functionality, I would definitely build the script yourself using a simple tutorial. IMO, this goes faster then looking for a ready made script and adjusting it.

I always deliver web sites which such a script as a extra feature, if you're interested, I could send you some example together with some templates.

Mocht je verder nog hulp kunnen gebruiken, PM me.

best of luck!

-monty

Klaas Koopman · 05-24-2006, 01:48 AM

Thing is I can't pay anyone to do this, if I could I would have haha. This is a school project so I have to learn myself.

I don't have two months, more like 1 week haha. Thanks monty for your offer for help!

I just heard from someone that drupal is really great and easy to skin, what do you all know about it?

Host47 · 05-24-2006, 04:01 AM

you can use joomla for that site no probs, if you have dreamweaver get the joomla extension and add the php script where you want the content to show....

weblord · 05-24-2006, 04:39 AM

geeklog is the easiest one. i can also intall it for you if you like just pm me

admans · 05-24-2006, 09:12 AM

I would say, go for wordpress coding. It is easy and does not require that much knowledge of Php coding.

Regards,

Admans.

Klaas Koopman · 05-24-2006, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by ReaperUK

you can use joomla for that site no probs, if you have dreamweaver get the joomla extension and add the php script where you want the content to show....

I got the extension for dreamweaver, but I just don't understand how to do it. Would you mind helping me out with it?

stscac · 05-24-2006, 04:21 PM

CMS Made Simple

Plain and Simple. Robust and Beautiful

-Steve

Klaas Koopman · 05-26-2006, 01:28 AM

Is it really that simple? Cause I know every cms says theirs is the best and really simple, but is it...? Have you used it?

redking · 05-26-2006, 10:13 AM

I would vote for a Wordpress too. It's easy!

Kadenz · 05-27-2006, 04:59 PM

Joomla! is probalbly the best, I have done many templates for it without any problems.

05-23-2006, 09:17 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
Klaas Koopman NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 251	Need for a CMS, ... I have no php knowledge ( or little ) Hello Everyone, Currently I am working on a school project. And I need to create/use a cms behind this design, www.dikkop.com At first I wanted to go for Joomla, but it seems it's harder then I have thought. Now I thought of using wordpress as it's easier to skin, as far as I have seen right now. I know how to use php includes, but that's about it. I need people who aren't capable of html/css etc to add pages to our website! I first thought to just make sort of my own cms by using a lot of php includes, but it does not allow me to make pages and use wysiwyg. So I am asking for your help. Should I learn how to make my own cms behind it. Or should I use some cms software, if so which one is easiest for skinning! ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/programming/200282-need-cms-i-have-no-php.html Thank you ahead, Klaas Koopman __________________ For the Dutch people out there: Koopman Media - Voor Al Uw Online Presentaties! Koopmans Blog - Webdesign Verhalen Artikelen, Tutorials en meer...

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Klaas Koopman NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 251	I know about that site, but I need to know what others think about this. As the design I am using is not just your average website design! __________________ For the Dutch people out there: Koopman Media - Voor Al Uw Online Presentaties! Koopmans Blog - Webdesign Verhalen Artikelen, Tutorials en meer...

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boomers NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 518	depending on your budget you could always pay someone to do it? If not I would say learn yourself... I made myself a custom CMS in ASP.NET with no knowledge of it previously and it only took me about 2 months of part-time coding. I read tutorials and had friends and forums to goto with problems. If youre learning PHP then the community is even larger so you should have no problems getting help. Sometimes things seem harder to do than they actually are. __________________ Free Horse Racing Tips

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monty NamePros Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hat Yai, Thailand Posts: 165	When it comes to editing dynamic content from a MySQL database for example using a PHP script is fairly easy done. When all you need is this basic functionality, I would definitely build the script yourself using a simple tutorial. IMO, this goes faster then looking for a ready made script and adjusting it. I always deliver web sites which such a script as a extra feature, if you're interested, I could send you some example together with some templates. Mocht je verder nog hulp kunnen gebruiken, PM me. best of luck! -monty __________________ ReportATerrorist.net -- myBlog -- Peaches International

05-24-2006, 01:48 AM	THREAD STARTER #7 (permalink)
Klaas Koopman NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 251	Thing is I can't pay anyone to do this, if I could I would have haha. This is a school project so I have to learn myself. I don't have two months, more like 1 week haha. Thanks monty for your offer for help! I just heard from someone that drupal is really great and easy to skin, what do you all know about it? __________________ For the Dutch people out there: Koopman Media - Voor Al Uw Online Presentaties! Koopmans Blog - Webdesign Verhalen Artikelen, Tutorials en meer...

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Host47 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,197	you can use joomla for that site no probs, if you have dreamweaver get the joomla extension and add the php script where you want the content to show....

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weblord NamePros Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines - www.Nabaza.com Posts: 19,785	geeklog is the easiest one. i can also intall it for you if you like just pm me __________________ Nabaza.com - Amaia

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admans NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 912	I would say, go for wordpress coding. It is easy and does not require that much knowledge of Php coding. Regards, Admans. __________________ Quality Content Ezine PageNXT Link Directory

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stscac A Wealth of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,809	CMS Made Simple Plain and Simple. Robust and Beautiful -Steve

05-26-2006, 01:28 AM	THREAD STARTER #13 (permalink)
Klaas Koopman NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 251	Is it really that simple? Cause I know every cms says theirs is the best and really simple, but is it...? Have you used it? __________________ For the Dutch people out there: Koopman Media - Voor Al Uw Online Presentaties! Koopmans Blog - Webdesign Verhalen Artikelen, Tutorials en meer...

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redking NamePros Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York Posts: 75	I would vote for a Wordpress too. It's easy!

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