What is your favourite CMS?

italiandragon · 03-19-2010, 11:24 AM

Please list:

1) name of CMS

2) why (Pros)

3) Thing you dislike about it if any (Cons)

Cheers

digital29 · 03-19-2010, 11:40 AM

Wordpress, because it`s simple, flexible and you can do good SEO with it. It is also very simple to use

CrackFeed.Com · 03-19-2010, 02:40 PM

Well if I have to go open source, wordpress for obvious reasons.

But, I prefer to go custom 90% of the time. I hate cookie cutter business.

barefoottech · 03-19-2010, 05:51 PM

Lorenzo
No not another which is best thread.
They just turn into bunfights from various Fanboys (Mainly WP) who really do not have a clue having never used any else.

So i will list a few and their pros and cons

1/ Wordpress Excellent blogging engine with thousands of plugins and themes. Still is the number choice of MFA site builders because it needs no brains to create a crap Spam site. With a good template, excellent range of plugins and someone with brains can create a fantastic site. However usually none of those 3 are present during the use of WP. Not really designed to be a general CMS

2/Drupal Excellent CMS for the Techno fanboys , too bad no-one can quite figure out how to use it effectively. Has little mainstream support.

3/CMS made simple A CMS that is for the kiddies that can't be bothered learning to use a REAL CMS. Not flexible enough to ever be used for serious sites.

4/Joomla! A REAL CMS written by REAL programmers for REAL Users. Based on an early package called MAMBO from Australia. Joomla! is the CMS of choice for REAL Website developers, supported by thousands of Components, modules, and plugins. Easy to use templates are easily found at hundreds of sites. More flexible than WP for positioning modules, More flexible than DRUPAL for ease of use, and featuring support from all over the world developers and supporters. Does have a learning curve but so do any serious programming package. Standard templates suck and need to be replaced by 3rd party ones to do anything. Daunting range of standard installed modules can be a barrier to newbie users.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/website-development/645747-what-is-your-favourite-cms.html

And before anyone accuses me of not knowing what I am talking about, I have and continue to use all of the above. I have taught the usage of CMS packages to a wide range of users ranging from RAW newbies to experienced Developers. All have embraced the power, the flexibility and range of features that make Joomla! the choice of most of my students.

CrackFeed.Com · 03-19-2010, 06:21 PM

DJuqa: I think you have been inside too long, might wanna step out and get some fresh air.

***SpareDomains*** · 03-19-2010, 07:45 PM

Wordpress cause it's easier to teach an end user how to update when your done building their site compared to Joomla etc... The best money is in keeping them clueless so you get update cash but some businesses wanna update themselves so you charge them to teach them how to update and wordpress is really easy to do this with when teaching a non techy person.

**mntor** · 03-19-2010, 08:15 PM

1. Wordpress

2. Simple, Easy & Free.

italiandragon · 03-20-2010, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by DJuqa

Lorenzo
No not another which is best thread.
They just turn into bunfights from various Fanboys (Mainly WP) who really do not have a clue having never used any else.

So i will list a few and their pros and cons

1/ Wordpress Excellent blogging engine with thousands of plugins and themes. Still is the number choice of MFA site builders because it needs no brains to create a crap Spam site. With a good template, excellent range of plugins and someone with brains can create a fantastic site. However usually none of those 3 are present during the use of WP. Not really designed to be a general CMS

2/Drupal Excellent CMS for the Techno fanboys , too bad no-one can quite figure out how to use it effectively. Has little mainstream support.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=645747

3/CMS made simple A CMS that is for the kiddies that can't be bothered learning to use a REAL CMS. Not flexible enough to ever be used for serious sites.

4/Joomla! A REAL CMS written by REAL programmers for REAL Users. Based on an early package called MAMBO from Australia. Joomla! is the CMS of choice for REAL Website developers, supported by thousands of Components, modules, and plugins. Easy to use templates are easily found at hundreds of sites. More flexible than WP for positioning modules, More flexible than DRUPAL for ease of use, and featuring support from all over the world developers and supporters. Does have a learning curve but so do any serious programming package. Standard templates suck and need to be replaced by 3rd party ones to do anything. Daunting range of standard installed modules can be a barrier to newbie users.

And before anyone accuses me of not knowing what I am talking about, I have and continue to use all of the above. I have taught the usage of CMS packages to a wide range of users ranging from RAW newbies to experienced Developers. All have embraced the power, the flexibility and range of features that make Joomla! the choice of most of my students.

but this time I was not asking which is the best as I know the answer by myself (Drupal)

but I ask what the guys here prefer...it's a bit different

Cheer up!

cache · 03-21-2010, 12:08 PM

I use both drupal and wordpress.

I use drupal because it is flexible, powerful. However drupal is for very technical people, thus not easy to understand.

I use wordpress because more support and because sometimes I am lazy. It is good for non-technical people.

I only have couple of other sites using Joomla, somehow I still don't have enough experience to say much about it.

italiandragon · 03-21-2010, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by cache

I use both drupal and wordpress.

I use drupal because it is flexible, powerful. However drupal is for very technical people, thus not easy to understand.

I use wordpress because more support and because sometimes I am lazy. It is good for non-technical people.

I only have couple of other sites using Joomla, somehow I still don't have enough experience to say much about it.

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Which CMS you think they are using there?

tamascsibit · 03-22-2010, 03:52 AM

The majority of people are still only discussing Wordpress, Joomla and Drupal as the three best Open source Content Management Systems. These systems will be reviewed through first hand experience. But, we will add to the equation, a Commercial Open Source CMS system called WebriQ and analyze the major differences between the three open source system and then group those open source system and compare them with a Commercial Open source system.
Only within the last year has Wordpress actually begun to step up as a true CMS. However the other two, Drupal and Joomla, have seemingly always been fighting for that top spot in the community. Both are open source, and both are widely developed with thousands of members in their community helping to develop and extend the possibilities of use for each. While Wordpress is considered the underdog in the CMS war, it is most definitely the king of blogging software (something that Joomla and Drupal struggle to do efficiently).
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=645747
In contrast, Commercial Open Source systems are build on open source technology but are bundled as a software service in a service platform with a large amount of standard features embedded in the platform. Those platforms have a tendency to eliminate the FUD factor when implementing the latest web technologies, they eliminate the proprietary licensing fees, they are lowering the cost of ownership by simplifying development and maintenance efforts, they are delivering a scalable solution that meets the demands of small and large enterprises and they are enticing both the Business owner and the Web Developers alike. The last point being the key difference between the open source platforms and the current available commercial open source platforms.
Looking forward to hear what you guys think!

richrf · 03-23-2010, 07:49 AM

Hi,

I wrote this article a couple of years ago but I think it is still valid. Not much has changed and if anything my thoughts at the time have been since substantiated. Give it a read and see what you think. My basic feeling is to use Wordpress whenever it fits the application. Use Joomla if the pre-built application (e.g. JReviews) fits your needs with little or no modification. And otherwise avoid CMS (especially Drupal) and instead build from scratch.

Wordpress vs. Joomla vs. Drupal

Rich

SeanPreston · 03-23-2010, 12:56 PM

Wordpress has got to be the best, second to Joomla.

Joomla is quite messy, Wordpress is nice and easy

kevinnrobert · 04-02-2010, 01:30 AM

Joomla, Drupal and WP takes way to long time to customize – I just want to get into writing my xhtml and css right away, dont wanna mess around what php functions I want too apply and so forth.

tamascsibit · 04-03-2010, 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by kevinnrobert

Joomla, Drupal and WP takes way to long time to customize – I just want to get into writing my xhtml and css right away, dont wanna mess around what php functions I want too apply and so forth.

yes as u said her is content management system software that is webriq.com where u can just write css and xhtml and design your site

dotker · 04-03-2010, 02:32 AM

honestly it all depends on your purpose. dont like joomla for larger site maybe drupal works better but anyway barely touched those two so cant really tell.... but i find wordpress quite great with its community support & plugins.

nmridul · 04-04-2010, 09:10 AM

Drupal all the way. ++++++++. Once I started using Drupal, there was no going back.

Pros -
Any kind of sites can be done on drupal. It is getting embraced by the corporate world and governments more than any other CMS.
Some drupal sites - whitehouse.gov, london.gov.uk, kofiannanfoundation.org, grammy.com, emmy.com, forbesrussia.ru, bbcmusicmagazine.com)

Drupal modules are powerful and flexible. With some PHP knowledge, you can expand it to suit your needs, or hire someone.
Once the VPS/ server is tuned and optimized, sites work like a breeze.

Cons
The server need to be properly tuned for best performance.
So initial learning curve is slightly higher. There is the right way and there is the best way (optimized way). You need to find which is best.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=645747
Module upgrade etc on a shared platform is tough. on VPS and dedicated it is easy.
Less themes/templates that are free.

Deathstarr · 04-04-2010, 12:23 PM

Wordpress is a great CMS for almost anything, I think if you are looking to scale larger then 10k people, You might want to look into something like Joomla and custom made one. Not saying WP can't handle 10k+ users on it, but I am not sure how much Wordpress can handle.

barefoottech · 04-04-2010, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by kevinnrobert

Joomla, Drupal and WP takes way to long time to customize – I just want to get into writing my xhtml and css right away, dont wanna mess around what php functions I want too apply and so forth.

The whole point about using a CMS is you don't have to start writing xHTML, PHP,JS, CSS et al.

You use the software to do what those Languages have given you - A tool.

Plus software engineering of a programme and that is what we are talking about has several stages.

1/ Specification & Documentation
2/ Design
3/ Implementation - "Writing"
4/ Testing & rectification
5/ Deployment.

If you want use a self programming model and use xHTML,CSS & PHP that is ok, but do not confuse it with "using" a software tool like WP or Joomla

Wordpress, Joomla, and even drupal can be used by people who do not know or want to know PHP, CSS, or even xHTML. That is their POWER. A CMS site can be deployed in under 30 minutes by people that can't even spell xHTML. They have very little need to customize the packages. One-click install, goto admin , install a nice template/ theme, click on a few modules/widgets and do a little text entry. DONE. While you are still validating your beautiful little xHTML site that looks crap on IE or other non-compliant browser.

And there is more to programming than knowing how to throw together a few PHP and xHTML variables together in a mad rush to " I just want to get into writing my xhtml and css right away, dont wanna mess around what php functions I want too apply and so forth"

It is exactly the same as when using your computer word-processor.
Most don't write their own, but just load MS-Office or OpenOffice.

And most importantly the thread is about which CMS people use or recommend, not about some script kiddy's PHP and CSS skills

sourcez · 04-06-2010, 10:26 AM

Wordpress for simplicity, everything else is full of features you probably won't use.

Angelicus · 04-07-2010, 01:06 PM

try SiteCake.com

pros: easy and simple, works with your own hosting, and with existing website.

cons: still in development, many add features will follow.

IsaacTacken · 04-09-2010, 03:32 PM

1) PHP-Fusion

2) It's easy to install and to maintain

3) There aren't many plugins available, nor themes, and it's pretty hard to do your own themes for it...

sourcez · 04-09-2010, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by IsaacTacken

3) There aren't many plugins available, nor themes, and it's pretty hard to do your own themes for it...

Surely that's a big -ve?

blacklabpit · 04-16-2010, 03:19 PM

drupal by far for its flexibility and ability to handle any project however small or large, complex or simple

ePag · 04-16-2010, 03:34 PM

The best CMS is the one you are most comfortable to work with. Many people chose WOrdpress because it's very easy to use and has great support. However other people, like me, are more comfortable using their own custom content management system.

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barefoottech The MINISITE King Join Date: May 2005 Location: QTHR Posts: 4,588	Lorenzo No not another which is best thread. They just turn into bunfights from various Fanboys (Mainly WP) who really do not have a clue having never used any else. So i will list a few and their pros and cons 1/ Wordpress Excellent blogging engine with thousands of plugins and themes. Still is the number choice of MFA site builders because it needs no brains to create a crap Spam site. With a good template, excellent range of plugins and someone with brains can create a fantastic site. However usually none of those 3 are present during the use of WP. Not really designed to be a general CMS 2/Drupal Excellent CMS for the Techno fanboys , too bad no-one can quite figure out how to use it effectively. Has little mainstream support. 3/CMS made simple A CMS that is for the kiddies that can't be bothered learning to use a REAL CMS. Not flexible enough to ever be used for serious sites. 4/Joomla! A REAL CMS written by REAL programmers for REAL Users. Based on an early package called MAMBO from Australia. Joomla! is the CMS of choice for REAL Website developers, supported by thousands of Components, modules, and plugins. Easy to use templates are easily found at hundreds of sites. More flexible than WP for positioning modules, More flexible than DRUPAL for ease of use, and featuring support from all over the world developers and supporters. Does have a learning curve but so do any serious programming package. Standard templates suck and need to be replaced by 3rd party ones to do anything. Daunting range of standard installed modules can be a barrier to newbie users. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/website-development/645747-what-is-your-favourite-cms.html And before anyone accuses me of not knowing what I am talking about, I have and continue to use all of the above. I have taught the usage of CMS packages to a wide range of users ranging from RAW newbies to experienced Developers. All have embraced the power, the flexibility and range of features that make Joomla! the choice of most of my students. __________________ Barefoottech Minisites! Often Copied Always Amazing Never Bettered. Last edited by barefoottech; 03-19-2010 at 06:01 PM.

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tamascsibit New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hungary Posts: 7	The majority of people are still only discussing Wordpress, Joomla and Drupal as the three best Open source Content Management Systems. These systems will be reviewed through first hand experience. But, we will add to the equation, a Commercial Open Source CMS system called WebriQ and analyze the major differences between the three open source system and then group those open source system and compare them with a Commercial Open source system. Only within the last year has Wordpress actually begun to step up as a true CMS. However the other two, Drupal and Joomla, have seemingly always been fighting for that top spot in the community. Both are open source, and both are widely developed with thousands of members in their community helping to develop and extend the possibilities of use for each. While Wordpress is considered the underdog in the CMS war, it is most definitely the king of blogging software (something that Joomla and Drupal struggle to do efficiently). ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=645747 In contrast, Commercial Open Source systems are build on open source technology but are bundled as a software service in a service platform with a large amount of standard features embedded in the platform. Those platforms have a tendency to eliminate the FUD factor when implementing the latest web technologies, they eliminate the proprietary licensing fees, they are lowering the cost of ownership by simplifying development and maintenance efforts, they are delivering a scalable solution that meets the demands of small and large enterprises and they are enticing both the Business owner and the Web Developers alike. The last point being the key difference between the open source platforms and the current available commercial open source platforms. Looking forward to hear what you guys think! __________________ content management system free websites online online website builder

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CrackFeed.Com Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 650 Follow @CrackFeed	Well if I have to go open source, wordpress for obvious reasons. But, I prefer to go custom 90% of the time. I hate cookie cutter business.

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*SpareDomains* Business Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,450	Wordpress cause it's easier to teach an end user how to update when your done building their site compared to Joomla etc... The best money is in keeping them clueless so you get update cash but some businesses wanna update themselves so you charge them to teach them how to update and wordpress is really easy to do this with when teaching a non techy person.

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richrf NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 424	Hi, I wrote this article a couple of years ago but I think it is still valid. Not much has changed and if anything my thoughts at the time have been since substantiated. Give it a read and see what you think. My basic feeling is to use Wordpress whenever it fits the application. Use Joomla if the pre-built application (e.g. JReviews) fits your needs with little or no modification. And otherwise avoid CMS (especially Drupal) and instead build from scratch. Wordpress vs. Joomla vs. Drupal Rich __________________ LINKS.COM For SALE SUBMIT a LINK to LINKS.COM

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SeanPreston Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,278	Wordpress has got to be the best, second to Joomla. Joomla is quite messy, Wordpress is nice and easy

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kevinnrobert New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3	Joomla, Drupal and WP takes way to long time to customize – I just want to get into writing my xhtml and css right away, dont wanna mess around what php functions I want too apply and so forth.

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nmridul NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Global roaming Posts: 813 Follow @dnclips	Drupal all the way. ++++++++. Once I started using Drupal, there was no going back. Pros - Any kind of sites can be done on drupal. It is getting embraced by the corporate world and governments more than any other CMS. Some drupal sites - whitehouse.gov, london.gov.uk, kofiannanfoundation.org, grammy.com, emmy.com, forbesrussia.ru, bbcmusicmagazine.com) Drupal modules are powerful and flexible. With some PHP knowledge, you can expand it to suit your needs, or hire someone. Once the VPS/ server is tuned and optimized, sites work like a breeze. Cons The server need to be properly tuned for best performance. So initial learning curve is slightly higher. There is the right way and there is the best way (optimized way). You need to find which is best. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=645747 Module upgrade etc on a shared platform is tough. on VPS and dedicated it is easy. Less themes/templates that are free. __________________ Godaddy CLEARANCE - COM/NET/ORG/INFO - Fixed price $1 / $2 / $3 beaute.in

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Deathstarr NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Springville Al Posts: 714 Follow @HostReach	Wordpress is a great CMS for almost anything, I think if you are looking to scale larger then 10k people, You might want to look into something like Joomla and custom made one. Not saying WP can't handle 10k+ users on it, but I am not sure how much Wordpress can handle. __________________ ExcelledHost - Linux Shared and Resellers Web Hosting. cPanel/WHM with Softaculous. Unlimited Features with all Plans.

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IsaacTacken Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 13 Follow @WorldKaoss	1) PHP-Fusion 2) It's easy to install and to maintain 3) There aren't many plugins available, nor themes, and it's pretty hard to do your own themes for it...

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blacklabpit New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12	drupal by far for its flexibility and ability to handle any project however small or large, complex or simple

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ePag NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 31	The best CMS is the one you are most comfortable to work with. Many people chose WOrdpress because it's very easy to use and has great support. However other people, like me, are more comfortable using their own custom content management system.

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