Content Managment Systems(CMS).

Jujenjitsu · 12-31-2004, 01:31 AM

We've all come across some CMS, be it PhpNuke, or vBindex. But there are a few others. Recently I've been working with NCaster, a CMS designed for gaming sites. But I just don't know how to work the damn thing, its a complete enigma. I've installed it, and now I don't know how to create layout templates and, or display them, its nuts!

Maybe you can recommend some good CMS systems, ones which allow me to have articles, news, reviews and specific content sections which would be relatively skinable, and so that I could convert this site: http://www.thegamingnet.com/index.php to a CMS powered site.

tony84 · 12-31-2004, 02:19 AM

ive had the same problem and ive tried a few cms programs

Boardhost · 12-31-2004, 02:28 AM

Bitrix Site Manager 3.3 - $199 - $1160
SiteCenter 2004 - $299
ArticleLive 2005 - $239
SiteSupra Visual Content Server - Free non-profit - $144 - $244
Subdreamer - Content Management System - Free - $35
MySource Content Management System - Free
Post Nuke - Free
ttCMS Lite Version - Free

There are many more, I think well over another 100 on the internet for sale and dload

Danny

superprogrammer · 01-01-2005, 03:52 AM

Welcome to Namepros Jujenjitsu
Try looking at www.mamboserver.com
It is the best CMS I have come across the net

se · 01-01-2005, 05:22 AM

agreed mambo is the best in my opinion....
i use myself

matrics · 01-01-2005, 06:07 AM

e107 -> www.e107.org
'nuff said

BuLLDoG · 01-01-2005, 08:03 AM

Mambo is the best, its really fantasitc, its totaly customized and I customized it for my ringtone site, loads of components and a great backend admin area. although i dont know how hard it is to install etc... as i paid $80 for someone to do it for me.

tony84 · 01-01-2005, 09:24 AM

ive heard good things about mambo, i found it hard to use personally but i got bored of trying after 20minutes

se · 01-01-2005, 09:30 AM

mambo is da best!!

it has great support team (www.mambers.com)

and great downloads...www.mamboportal.com

i like them a lot

Phill · 01-01-2005, 09:45 AM

mambo is way 2 fiddly and hard to use, even for advanced people.

There are many more better systems out there.

nick · 01-01-2005, 09:49 AM

The best thing to do if things don't work out is, make your own or hire someone to do it. I am in the process of making a CMS for my gaming site, and theres no way I would use premade cms's for it.

matrics · 01-01-2005, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by BuLLDoG

Mambo is the best, its really fantasitc, its totaly customized and I customized it for my ringtone site, loads of components and a great backend admin area. although i dont know how hard it is to install etc... as i paid $80 for someone to do it for me.

You paid $80 just for the install? Or for customisations too?
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/programming/62529-content-managment-systems-cms.html
It can't be that hard to install. And if you have fantastico you can get is set up with a few clicks and keystrokes.

Jujenjitsu · 01-01-2005, 04:37 PM

I didn't like Mambo, purely because she wasn't designed for gaming sites. I've repatched NCaster, because apparently my copy was broken, heh. But now I've a new problem.

I want a WYSIWYG editor which I can use to open html files and save them in a folder, all using the WYSIWYG editor. Anyone know a way?

***armstrong*** · 01-01-2005, 05:15 PM

I use http://www.php-update.co.uk/index.php - simple but powerful CMS, with a straightforward templating system.

Nunim · 01-01-2005, 07:40 PM

Crap... $80 for install... Damm I do it for $15, but I don't customize. Jujenjitsu I can take alook at ncaster fix your issues and mabye teach you how to use it if you like it but not for free heh...

se · 01-01-2005, 09:46 PM

mambo..had developed a smaller version called "limbo"
i dont know how good it is..i never tried it yet..
it's still new

http://webinsta.com/limbo/

BuLLDoG · 01-02-2005, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by matrics

You paid $80 just for the install? Or for customisations too?
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=62529
It can't be that hard to install. And if you have fantastico you can get is set up with a few clicks and keystrokes.

lol not for the install, fully customized and implanted with my design and content

Jujenjitsu · 01-02-2005, 07:41 AM

I think php-update might have what I'm looking for.
I'm installing it now.

Jujenjitsu · 01-02-2005, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by Nunim

Crap... $80 for install... Damm I do it for $15, but I don't customize. Jujenjitsu I can take alook at ncaster fix your issues and mabye teach you how to use it if you like it but not for free heh...

I don't believe in paying scripters to do ditty little jobs.

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=62529
Write me an SSI like vBulletin and I might consider sparing some cash from my tightly locked wallet.

Jujenjitsu · 01-02-2005, 08:08 AM

RE: Phpupdate.

Ok, I installed phpupdate, it doesn't look too bad, its actually come the closest to being what I need. But its buggy. It won't save my html files when I edit them.

Shan · 01-02-2005, 08:10 AM

I used to use PostNuke, and I did try other CMS scripts also. I wasn't happy with any of them because the designs I made needed to be coded in a certain way and some parts had to be removed because they didn't fit and that made the layout look bad. Besides that, it was frustrating setting up the links in the navbars and modifying all the other settings. I'm sticking to normal website, uploading the pages and updating the websites manually is faster for me, IMHO.

***armstrong*** · 01-02-2005, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Jujenjitsu

RE: Phpupdate.

Ok, I installed phpupdate, it doesn't look too bad, its actually come the closest to being what I need. But its buggy. It won't save my html files when I edit them.

They worked for me. Did you follow the instructions regarding configuring the file and directory permissions after uploading the files, and before installing?

Nunim · 01-03-2005, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Jujenjitsu

I don't believe in paying scripters to do ditty little jobs.

Write me an SSI like vBulletin and I might consider sparing some cash from my tightly locked wallet.

Some people can't won't do it for these reasons:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=62529

1. Don't have the knowledge required.

2. Don't Have the time to do it themselves.

3. Are to lazy to do it themselves.

Still its good for business.

NP41215 · 01-28-2005, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by HellFear

I used to use PostNuke, and I did try other CMS scripts also. I wasn't happy with any of them because the designs I made needed to be coded in a certain way and some parts had to be removed because they didn't fit and that made the layout look bad. Besides that, it was frustrating setting up the links in the navbars and modifying all the other settings. I'm sticking to normal website, uploading the pages and updating the websites manually is faster for me, IMHO.

There is NEW book devoted to PostNuke that just came out and available on Amazon.com

I have it but haven't had time to go through it yet.

Few CMSes have good references. PostNuke may be a better candidate if said book turns out to be good, which seems the case on first impression.

Check out that book and see if it helps. Post your feedback here, or better yet PM me. I'm not settled on PostNuke yet. My other candidate is Drupal, not Mambo. I'm inclined towards PostNuke at this point. I'm no tinkerer and don't have much time to figure things out own my own.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=62529

Originally Posted by HellFear

I used to use PostNuke, and I did try other CMS scripts also. I wasn't happy with any of them because the designs I made needed to be coded in a certain way and some parts had to be removed because they didn't fit and that made the layout look bad. Besides that, it was frustrating setting up the links in the navbars and modifying all the other settings. I'm sticking to normal website, uploading the pages and updating the websites manually is faster for me, IMHO.

Which version of PostNuke did you use?

Was it before 0.75? As I understand, 0.75 and later is the start of a new level of quality.

Complete Hostings · 01-28-2005, 12:57 PM

Hey one of my partners at completehostings.com is bringing out a clan management system within this week.
Not sure the price but not over $100 maybe $50 or so.
PM me and i can give you hes e-mail or get you a price.

12-31-2004, 01:31 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
Jujenjitsu New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6	Content Managment Systems(CMS). We've all come across some CMS, be it PhpNuke, or vBindex. But there are a few others. Recently I've been working with NCaster, a CMS designed for gaming sites. But I just don't know how to work the damn thing, its a complete enigma. I've installed it, and now I don't know how to create layout templates and, or display them, its nuts! Maybe you can recommend some good CMS systems, ones which allow me to have articles, news, reviews and specific content sections which would be relatively skinable, and so that I could convert this site: http://www.thegamingnet.com/index.php to a CMS powered site.

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Jujenjitsu New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6	I didn't like Mambo, purely because she wasn't designed for gaming sites. I've repatched NCaster, because apparently my copy was broken, heh. But now I've a new problem. I want a WYSIWYG editor which I can use to open html files and save them in a folder, all using the WYSIWYG editor. Anyone know a way?

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*armstrong* Man from Manila Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Net Posts: 6,022	I use http://www.php-update.co.uk/index.php - simple but powerful CMS, with a straightforward templating system. __________________ Apollo's excellent 3-letter .BIZ auction; $1 starting bid!

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Nunim NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 384	Crap... $80 for install... Damm I do it for $15, but I don't customize. Jujenjitsu I can take alook at ncaster fix your issues and mabye teach you how to use it if you like it but not for free heh...

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se Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: E://my computer/namepros/post.exe Posts: 1,684	mambo..had developed a smaller version called "limbo" i dont know how good it is..i never tried it yet.. it's still new http://webinsta.com/limbo/ __________________ Cheap Dedicated Server, Free direct Admin Cheap Webhosting :hehe:

01-02-2005, 07:41 AM	THREAD STARTER #18 (permalink)
Jujenjitsu New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6	I think php-update might have what I'm looking for. I'm installing it now.

01-02-2005, 08:08 AM	THREAD STARTER #20 (permalink)
Jujenjitsu New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6	RE: Phpupdate. Ok, I installed phpupdate, it doesn't look too bad, its actually come the closest to being what I need. But its buggy. It won't save my html files when I edit them.

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Shan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,746	I used to use PostNuke, and I did try other CMS scripts also. I wasn't happy with any of them because the designs I made needed to be coded in a certain way and some parts had to be removed because they didn't fit and that made the layout look bad. Besides that, it was frustrating setting up the links in the navbars and modifying all the other settings. I'm sticking to normal website, uploading the pages and updating the websites manually is faster for me, IMHO.

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Complete Hostings Account Closed Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 720	Hey one of my partners at completehostings.com is bringing out a clan management system within this week. Not sure the price but not over $100 maybe $50 or so. PM me and i can give you hes e-mail or get you a price.

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