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Tuesday, 09 August 2011 12:58
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Most of you know, when you build a website you set a mark for your business or organisation on the World Wide Web. However, so many make the mistake of only considering users accessing a website using a PC or Laptop, and completely forget about those who will access websites via their mobile device.
By the end of 2010, there were approximately 5.3 BILLION mobile subscribers, which is roughly 77% of the Worldwide Population. If you do not have a mobile version of your website, you are potentially missing out on a huge audience.
So, with so many users accessing websites via their mobiles, the first thing you should consider is which Content Management System is best for you.
As with building a website, in the traditional sense, there are both free and paid for versions of content management systems. However, there is an important difference...! With Mobile CMS, you must try to make sure the site shows correctly on almost any mobile device.
Some of the top FREE CMS systems for mobile are Joomla! and CellAdmin. As with the web version, Joomla is an easy to use, open-source CMS, with plenty of plugins and extensions to add the features you think are the most valuable for the performance and interaction of your site. CellAdmin is also easy to use, but has additional features not found in many of the free CMS versions. Interaction on your website is just as important whether using mobile or PC, and with CellAdmin, you have supporting features such as Ringtones, wallpapers and even Games!
If your budget allows, you can invest in a CMS which offers features not available when using a free CMS. Some of the top paid for versions include Wapple and Mobify.me. Wapple is a great CMS as it also combines reporting tools for performance optimisation, which is a great asset to anyone looking to understand user behaviour. Mobify.me is a great CMS system for E-commerce websites, it allows you to manage the content and design easily and with great flexability to ensure products can be brought online, via the mobile, with ease.
Sunday, 31 July 2011 18:29
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WordPress, Joomla and Drupal are all free, open-source Content Management Systems. Being open source, you can download and modify as your needs arise.
WordPress is one of the most popular platforms for those wishing to create a blog. However, standard websites can also be developed with a little know-how. WordPress is designed to be user friendly with simple installation instructions that will please even the most novices of user. This is similar also with Joomla. You can modify the system without actually touching a line of code, it has been created with ease of use in mind.
Drupal is more often than not, named the “Developer’s CMS.” With flexible code and more advanced features for a complex website, any expert developer will enjoy the convenience of modifying code without any issues. Beginners however, will find the terminology and system more complex and will need the assistance of a good how-to-guide or from their increasingly strong developer community.
Regarding modifications, WordPress uses a WYSIWYG editor; this is simple for both beginners and seasoned developers. If you are looking to code in specifics, then Drupal is the CMS for you. Joomla modifications are indeed simpler then Drupal however; the code can be inflexible – causing some problems for some novice developers.
Regarding standard functionality, Joomla seems to come up trumps, with a wide variety of themes and their extensive functionality. What Drupal lacks in terms of design elements, it more than makes up for with advanced features for more complex websites. WordPress would need plentiful add plugins to be on par with Joomla.
All of the three CMS platforms have strong and energized communities. The communities are dedicated to developing additional features, plugins and fixes. Although it appears that WordPress has a notably smaller community, each community hold developers who will assist you with any customization queries you may have.
In short, if you are a beginner looking to create a blog or a relatively simple site, with little content, WordPress is the site for you.
As a seasoned developer, we recommend Drupal. However, Joomla seems to be the”one size its all” platform.
As a forewarning, instances have shown that certain WordPress software upgrades and plugin upgrades can do more harm than good, compromising the look and functionality of your site. We recommend that you check for bugs and read reviews online before making any upgrades.
Drupal vs Joomla vs WordPress Comparison Chart
|
Drupal |
Joomla |
WordPress |
|
| Installation |
Easy Some technical knowledge may be required |
Easy |
Easy |
| Ease of Use |
Mid-level Technical knowledge is required |
Easy |
Easy |
| SEO |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Publishing (Multi-user) |
|||
| Customiseable content, & catagories |
Available |
Limited |
Available |
| WYSIWYG Editors |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Creation and editing of pages (front or back end) |
Available all in one location |
Available |
Template dependant |
|
Themes / Layout |
|||
| Themes |
OK |
Good |
GREAT! |
| Edit Themes from Admin Panel |
Not Available |
Available |
Available |
| Use Multiple Templates |
Limited |
Available |
Limited |
| Add new modules, plugins using the Admin Panel |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Create and Manage menus using Admin Panel |
Available |
Available |
Not Available |
|
Features |
|||
| Security |
Good |
Good |
Good |
| Blogs |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Forums |
Available |
With plug-in |
Not Available |
| E-comms |
Available |
Available |
With Plug-in |
| Video |
Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
| Audio |
Available |
Available |
Not Available |
| Integrated Stats |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Subscriptions |
Available |
Not Available |
Available |
| Comment |
Available |
Available |
Available |
|
System Requirements |
|||
| Cost |
Free |
Free |
Free |
| Database |
MYSQL Postgres |
MYSQL 5.0.4+ |
MYSQL V5 + |
| Operating System |
All |
All |
All |
| Application Server |
PHP 5.3 |
PHP 5.3 |
PHP 5.2.4 |
Saturday, 23 July 2011 19:45
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WordPress is a free, open-source platform used by approximately 25 million people worldwide. The frameworks is a simple drag’n’drop system that most users will be able to use, even if you have no knowledge of HTML. This is a great tool, easy to use and download and is all encompassing, allowing for not only well designed self-hosted blogs, but also
conventional websites.
Friday, 22 July 2011 13:33
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Drupal is a free, flexible and robust open-course content management system, powering millions of websites and applications worldwide.
It is built, improved and supported by a strong community of people. However you will need to undertake a steep learning curve to understand the application and get your head around the complex terminology as Drupal is known as the ‘developers CMS’, not really for a novice.
