Which CMS to choose ?

[dotnom]

I try to focus the features and the flexibility each CMS offers for a project that i want to have :

1. Easy to design templates, usually a php code to insert at the templates.
2. Multilingual (2 languages)
3. Security not to allow anyone that's logged to edit and delete anything but allow him to create his own stuff
4. Easy for the end-user to use it

So far Drupal looks better (silvelight too)

What do you suggest ?

(I know Joomla rules but looks a little overweight to focus only on these 4 goals)

 

[TheWatcher]

If you said joomla rules and you prefer drupal. You can't go wrong between the two CMS. I have a running website in joomla e.g. www.CMSwebsite.com, www.northamerica.net, etc. My drupal sites in progress ...

Though I having a good time, working with blogger.com (or blogspot.com) to make my website. I don't have to spend any $ to develop, here's a good examples that runs using google blogger http://web.manassaspark.com, http://www.filipino.tv, all still in development....

At this time, I can develop using google blogger without spending money ... cost cutting $$$ per month in hosting..

Hope this help.
EM @ KING.NET
Blog - http://my.king.net

 

[MJ]

In my OPINION,

Drupal hands down is the best CMS out there. Joomla is highly overrated. Alot of people get flustered and give up on drupal because its not like wordpress and simply does blogs. If you are just doing blogs wordpress will get you there even a chimp could do it. If you actually want to make anything else though, ANY other type of site, from youtube clone to digg clone, to a revolutionary new site, or anything, drupal wins. A large portion of university websites, everything from registering for classes, to looking at grades, etc, is all drupal.

To be honest though, I have been using drupal for 2 years and don't even know 10% of all it is capable of because it is that diverse

 

[EGS]

Try CMS Made Simple. I use it on my site, EGS - it's VERY lightweight, powerful, and most-importantly VERY VERY easy to use and integrate into your templates.

Any XHTML/CSS-coded template can be turned into CMSMS within a few minutes really...but if you're new maybe it'll take an hour.

 

[shig]

I hate joomla and I don't know alot about the rest... but I have been experimenting with wordpress as a client updateable website. No monthly charge and easy to use once explained. I just totally delete the comments and allow clients to edit pages through posts. I normally will make the index a page and allow the blog atmosphere to occur on a page they plan on updating constantly (such as happy hour specials). Plus its open source with plenty of plugins. So far works alright... although I have been sort of limitied to one column layouts. I just started messing around with it though.

Templates are somewhat easy to design if you know some about xhtml
Everything I have experimented with has been php based.
Admin control panel
Easy to use

if your interested here is a website I am literally in the middle of designing. I just replace images and mess with the css, index and page files bsically. So to warn you shit will probably be half done but thought I would give you some kind of example.

http://d4279630.temp106.modern(TAKE OUT)data.net/index.php

(TAKE OUT) =take this out of the link...'

If you end up using wordpress please pm me I would love to have someone to learn with!

~shig

 

[dotnom]

Thanks guys
I paste these references too for people they want to read something more about this :
1. http://xavisys.com/2008/09/whats-the-best-cms/
2. http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/03/05/10-things-to-consider-when-choosing-the-perfect-cms/
3. http://thinkvitamin.com/dev/the-5-hidden-costs-of-running-a-cms/
4. http://www.allwebdesignresources.co...ocial-networking-community-with-cms-software/
5. http://www.cmswire.com/cms/cms-reviews/
6. http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/01/how-to-choose-the-right-cms/

The CMS i liked so far are :
1. Drupal
2. MODx
3. CMS Made Simple
4. Silverlight
5. Concrete5

 

[barefoottech]

List of the best CMS packages to use.

1. Joomla! 1.5

 

[Ross]

I think it really depends on what the end-use for the site will be. Like shig has mentioned wordpress would fit by the simple description you have given. Though if you want a more community feel and geared plug-ins joomla would be a better option. All of the CMSs you have listed are basically the same code wise and changes can be made like wise across them all.

We are all partial to the CMS that we are more comfortable with. I don't think its a question of which is the best its the question of what you want the end result of the site to be.

 

[Jack]

Ross is quite correct.

I myself am partial to Joomla 1.5

 

[djdeth]

I like Joomla because I can hand it over to clients and they can update it easily. I think Drupal is better than Joomla, but it isn't nearly as user friendly. I'd hands down choose Joomla for CMS for it being user friendly, tons of addons, and quick setup. Just make sure you read the Joomla security forums when setting one up.