Choosing the right CMS

In today's web environment, where content is key and the demands of your users grow, a customised CMS (Content Management System) may be a viable option in keeping your website managed, and up to date.

The following systems, technically speaking, can cater for much more than what is mentioned below. However, for the purpose of "enlightening" those who are new to Content Management Systems, I'll keep it simple.

Depending on the type of website you require, you may wish to go with one of the following options:
 

WordPress
Traditionally a blogging tool, WordPress can be totally customised to do much more than just blogging. With thousands of plug-ins suited for all types of purposes (shopping carts, custom image galleries, enhanced search, etc.), totally theme-able and programmable, WordPress is definitely worth consideration.

As WordPress themselves put it, "WordPress is a state-of-the-art publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability."

It sure is!

All Aces Blog
Tweeterview Blog

 

Drupal
Similar to WordPress in it's potential, Drupal in its own right is a powerful "social publishing system" which can be customised to function pretty much as you need it to. On-page editing allows quick content updates, customisable enquiry forms can be added to a page easily and thorough backend managemtent options allow total control of your content.

Drupal can do a lot!

Ireckon Design Showcase
JK Builders

 

Ark CMS
Ireckon's own CMS, this powerful tool gives you full control over your content and is particularly suited to producing and managing lastest news and information sites with large user bases.

Some ARK CMS sites out there:
The Gold Coast Bulletin
The Weekly Times


Of course there are many more Content Management Systems, it's all about finding the one that will work best for you!

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