Content management system

[cardinal]

Can anyone recommend any CMS systems that are easy to setup, PHP open source and is well supported. I need to create approx 65 page site but all pages need content managing, images advertising etc.

[dots and spots Jeff]

I've never used it, but Cushy CMS (http://www.cushycms.com/) looks good.

If you do use it, I'd be interested in any feedback.

Jeff

[webhostuk]

Try Boonex (dolphin ) or Drupal ..both are good.

[edmondscommerce]

have been impressed with Drupal

[mattsaw]

There's not much that Wordpress can't do these days, and it generally tends do do it well.

[Rob@Rancon]

Joomla,Drupal and Wordpress are my choices (and in that order)

[Arthur W]

If you've got some html knowledge and a spare couple of quid then Expression Engine is excellent.

[liams7]

Drupal or Joomla are probably the best options

[edmondscommerce]

Joomla's security record makes me nervous

[bensquare]

have been impressed with Drupal

Totally agreeeeeeeee..

drupal makes me feel I am not a genius anymore

[cmcp]

Despite being a steep learning curve, Drupal should be top of your list.

Avoid joomla like herpes.

[bensquare]

I love drupal, but the "custom" modules in joomla are very tempting...eg. like the booking software, there are already a few well made modules in joomla, while in drupal, those similar modules are still in "half ready" status..

it's a bit unfair to drupal as i know those "well make" module in joomla, you need to pay for that,but still it's a lot cheaper to get a developer to write it

it's really strange there is no "paid module" in drupal (or just I didn't find it)

[dzined]

The PHP CMS you are looking for is exactly what we offer. We can offer you a fully fledged CMS which is as easy to use as a word document when editing your site content. There is no limit on the number of pages you can have and you can manage each independently as required. As our systems are custom built so you can add further functionality at a later date. Any additional modules can be made to fulfill a specific function which may not available via an OS product. You will also have our assistance if you ever need help with editing your page content.

Please PM me if you would like any further information about the CMS system.

I hope this is of value to you

Matt Crane

[dunerider]

I've just spent the last 2 weeks learning Drupal, i am very impressed... used a bought template for it too - very easy to install

Why are peeps nervous about joomla security?

[Hillyer]

I have also looked into using Cushy CMS .. has anyone got any feedback for it? It looks very accessible (thought quite basic).

[StephenW]

I decided on Drupal over Joomla after reading about search friendly urls. Still not used it for real though.

[edmondscommerce]

anyone needs any custom drupal modules developing give me a shout ;-)

[Jeff_thoms]

Use joolma cms system it works well

[KM-Tiger]

Why are peeps nervous about joomla security?

Because there have been some nasties in the past, particularly for those that did not apply security updates immediately they were issued.

There are also can be some issues with file permissions, and some have been known to set '777' on everything to get Joomla to work for certain functions, which if left is asking for trouble.

Nevertheless, there is good security advice at the joomla.org website, which should be followed.

[stugster]

http://www.equiphase.net/services/wordpress.html <-- SPAM!!!!!!

[LuckyDay]

We are launching a new CMS from Ireland with many custom modules etc. It is called wiccle.

Simon

[bensquare]

i have a look on iwiccle..

those ajax functions to adjust width and moving block around are impressive & there are a lot of social networking features ...good job, mate.

[edmondscommerce]

http://tinyurl.com/m3fgj2 <--more spam

[astraxis]

Drupal would be a good choice.

Binoy

[Antikson]

Cushy CMS (http://www.cushycms.com/) is pretty good . try it once

[bluedreamer]

If you've got some html knowledge and a spare couple of quid then Expression Engine is excellent.
Here here, and they've got an enviable security record as well, just 2 issues since 2003 - http://secunia.com/advisories/product/7010/?task=advisories

Compare that to Joomla - 108 issues since 2003 - http://secunia.com/advisories/product/5788/?task=advisories

Wordpress - 92 issues since 2003 - http://secunia.com/advisories/product/6745/?task=advisories

[Challenged]

I have used Typolight before. It's really powerful and has a good amount of extensions.

[Roj]

DruPal is great if you want to spend some time learning it and you are building a site from scratch.
If you already have a website and you want to add CMS to it I can recommend CMS Builder by Interactive Tools. I have used this on a number of clients' sites and they find it very easy to use. Its not free but it is well supported.

[Inside Wholesale]

Wordpress would be a first, plus with the theisis theme you can pretty much get the look of your website down to a t.

[3cellhosting]

I have been using Joomla for quite a while. As a previous post says - upgrade as soon as you can after a release.

Most problems are because people ignore their own responsibilities - such as backups, sensible passwords etc. You would not believe how many people have sites with the default admin name still in place! :(

Ecommerce is like anything else - analyse what you are trying do/sell and find a product that fits. For many people they want to do things on the cheap and they cut corners so they get problems.

I have used Joomla plus Virtuemart with Paypal & Sagepay on a few sites now and clients have had very few problems, other than the idiots who click everything twice because their pc is so slow or their ISP connection is poor :p

Hope this helps.

David

[RBS]

There's not much that Wordpress can't do these days, and it generally tends do do it well.

And it also won CMS of the year:
http://wordpress.org/development/2009/11/wordpress-wins-cms-award/