i usually use Textpattern for that. Works well as blog software and for static pages that may need minor updates from time to time. I’ve heard good things about ExpressionEngine recently too.
we do a custom install of our proprietary CMS "Thrive" and install the necessary modules for updating blogs, faq’s, news, images, whatever they need.
clients are usually clueless fools who will break the site if you give them too much freedom, so using an already established CMS, or throwin' down some php/mySQL to develop your own is best...so you can control exactly what it is they are able to update.
FCK editor is pretty neat, as it allows a client, after logging in, to click on content areas on the site that you have pre-determined - and to edit them in a simple interface that is like a WYSIWYG text editor.
explodingtoes said: we do a custom install of our proprietary CMS "Thrive" and install the necessary modules for updating blogs, faq’s, news, images, whatever they need.
clients are usually clueless fools who will break the site if you give them too much freedom, so using an already established CMS, or throwin' down some php/mySQL to develop your own is best...so you can control exactly what it is they are able to update.
FCK editor is pretty neat, as it allows a client, after logging in, to click on content areas on the site that you have pre-determined - and to edit them in a simple interface that is like a WYSIWYG text editor.
CushyCMS and Typeroom Lite are like the FCK editor as well. I’m building my own CMS for clients. They take time, but you can use them as you want and you can alter them to suit their needs.
explodingtoes said: we do a custom install of our proprietary CMS "Thrive" and install the necessary modules for updating blogs, faq’s, news, images, whatever they need.
clients are usually clueless fools who will break the site if you give them too much freedom, so using an already established CMS, or throwin' down some php/mySQL to develop your own is best...so you can control exactly what it is they are able to update.
FCK editor is pretty neat, as it allows a client, after logging in, to click on content areas on the site that you have pre-determined - and to edit them in a simple interface that is like a WYSIWYG text editor.
CushyCMS and Typeroom Lite are like the FCK editor as well. I’m building my own CMS for clients. They take time, but you can use them as you want and you can alter them to suit their needs.
plus, by creating your own CMS, you can sell it to the client as part of the whole package which ups the $$$ you bring in. our basic sites are much cheaper than our sites w/ Thrive installation...and I’ll tell ya, almost EVERY site we do ends up getting a Thrive installation b/c we make a point to convince the client of its value.
With that said, CMS for client self-update is great if you have a huge workload and don’t want to be bothered by their monthly requests for updates...but if you’re just starting out, getting put on a monthly retainer to do their updates yourself is a great way to keep the $$$ coming in while you get the cashflow steady.
bridawson said: I made my own CMS, so I just install that. Let me know if you want to check it out.
Hey I would love to check yours out...bc I’m building my own, but I’m learning the PHP while doing it as a project...and there are a lot of holes in my understanding of creating one. My aim is drewby327
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conor said 5 months ago
Tell them okay, create their site, and move on to another project?
matt said 5 months ago
i usually use Textpattern for that. Works well as blog software and for static pages that may need minor updates from time to time. I’ve heard good things about ExpressionEngine recently too.
matt said 5 months ago
sites i run on textpattern: pixelspread.com, turnnocturnal.net, olddeerfieldproductions.org
explodingtoes said 5 months ago
we do a custom install of our proprietary CMS "Thrive" and install the necessary modules for updating blogs, faq’s, news, images, whatever they need.
clients are usually clueless fools who will break the site if you give them too much freedom, so using an already established CMS, or throwin' down some php/mySQL to develop your own is best...so you can control exactly what it is they are able to update.
FCK editor is pretty neat, as it allows a client, after logging in, to click on content areas on the site that you have pre-determined - and to edit them in a simple interface that is like a WYSIWYG text editor.
drewB said 5 months ago
CushyCMS and Typeroom Lite are like the FCK editor as well. I’m building my own CMS for clients. They take time, but you can use them as you want and you can alter them to suit their needs.
bridawson said 5 months ago
I made my own CMS, so I just install that. Let me know if you want to check it out.
explodingtoes said 5 months ago
plus, by creating your own CMS, you can sell it to the client as part of the whole package which ups the $$$ you bring in. our basic sites are much cheaper than our sites w/ Thrive installation...and I’ll tell ya, almost EVERY site we do ends up getting a Thrive installation b/c we make a point to convince the client of its value.
With that said, CMS for client self-update is great if you have a huge workload and don’t want to be bothered by their monthly requests for updates...but if you’re just starting out, getting put on a monthly retainer to do their updates yourself is a great way to keep the $$$ coming in while you get the cashflow steady.
ihearithurts said 5 months ago
You guys should checkout http://www.cushycms.com. Seems perfect for this type of thing.
drewB said 5 months ago
Yeah, I mentioned that in my post...plus Typeroom Lite is a similar one. It is cool if you don’t know how/want to make your own.
drewB said 5 months ago
Hey I would love to check yours out...bc I’m building my own, but I’m learning the PHP while doing it as a project...and there are a lot of holes in my understanding of creating one. My aim is drewby327