Overview of PHP based CMS systems like Joomla and Drupal
By: Alan Smith
Submitted: 2009-12-15 07:33:30 | Word Count: 448
A website designer or a web developer mostly uses Content Management System (CMS) while developing a small or a big website. The main advantage is once it is handed over to client the routine maintenance and regular updates can be managed by client himself. For example, a website enables client to maintain a catalog and update personnel information, update schedules regularly, and maintain website’s content without worrying about HTML.
There are many CMS systems available on internet and many of them are almost free to use. You can do some basic research to understand their features and choose CMS which best suites your requirements. There are very good Content Management Systems out there to choose from.
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Joomla is very popular CMS and can be used for many things. The advantage of Joomla is it can be used for almost any kind of a website. You can use Joomla in personal website, business website for small business or large corporation, online publications, it is better to choose a package specifically designed for e-commerce needs, such as Zen Cart. It is very easy to install, the best thing about Joomla is its setup process can be completely automated if your web host have already installed Fantastico.
PHP-based website Baker offers a lot of design simplicity. As it is PHP based development, you can play with the page and can make it look like as per your requirements. There are lots of add-ons available which can be installed on a Baker website, you can use it for photo albums, a message board, a catalog, and an online payment option and there are many more options available.
Drupal is also very popular one but it is advisable avoid Drupal unless you are an expert or you have taken a special training on how to use it. They have mentioned on their website that it takes time to learn the Drupal program.
Mambo is very popular, versatile and easy to use. You can obtain number of themes easily from which you can create a website as per your requirement with minor changes.
PHP websites are great and can be used for many things. A document manager, calendar, form generator, polling system and photo album are all available as add-ons these are only few example of a PHP websites. Content Management Systems needs little learning curve. Basic PHP knowledge is expected from the user in order to perform customizing as per your requirement.
