Very Simple CMS site needed

[epep]

I've set up websites for clients on Joomla, Drupla and wordpress. Of those systems, wordpress has had the "easiest learning curve" for my clients. Moreover, wordpress' automatic one-click script/CMS updates really set it apart from the others.

In my opinion:
* Joomla is *too* feature-rich on it's most basic install - I think it has overwhelmed my non-tech savvy clients;
* Drupal is too bare bones (without installing a ton of plug-ins; and it's script updates are a pain in the you-know-what) - causes complete lack of direction for the tech-challenged; and
* wordpress has found a happy-medium between the two.

Just my two cents.

E

[albaby]

Contentseed is a Major simple (sorta CMS) script for Win and Linux servers, You can limit titext and pics only, and can give more permissions when they are more experienced.

ttp://tucson-webdesign.com/contentseed.php

or

http://www.simplecms.com/

or

CMS Made Simple - Open Source Content Management System

[Steelchord]

Joomla, for a client like this? No way!

Zencart is right out. Don't do it.

Wordpress is acceptable. But you may want to look into a hosted shopping cart with tech support, such as Ultracart or Yahoo! Business. Probably the best solution there for the guy.

[cdnjake]

I've set up several sites for clients, with much success, using a free online product called Surreal CMS.

It uses a simple WYSIWYG editor and has integrated FTP functionality for uploading images/other assets. Great tech support as well, but no User Guide for end users, just an FAQ for the web developer.

Good luck!

[microtekblue]

Joomla can also integrate Carts such as Virtuemart Welcome to VirtueMart

And Forums, blogging with comments, social networking aspects, and much much more...

Contrary to Joomla being to over bloated on install is non-sense. It just installs default content and that is your option.

Wordpress is a Blogging application. It not meant for this type of purpose. If you want a complete website package, a CMS is what you are looking for.

And Joomla is not hard, but does require you to learn like any other os app you will ever use.

Unlike some others Joomla will not need you to ever get into coding. Everything is installed/uninstalled automatically for you.

Joomla is very well built and I use it daily and for most of our clients who require general websites such as this.

[AussieDomainer]

Joomla! is the way to go for simple sites
Wordpress can do a lot of thing but needs extra plugins to do anything approaching Joomla!

Joomla has Auto update if installed with fantistico

Joomla is easy to use for Neophytes.
It is the old school FrontPage & HTNL lovers that find it difficult.

Having Built 500+ joomla! minisites for clients and my own company, and taught its use at college, JOOMLA! is the only choice.

[writerguy]

Joomla?? You gotta be kidding. I've done a lot of wordpress installs. I've tried Joomla three or four times and simply found the language and terminology to understand it too big of a learning curve. Your non-techy friend wouldn't stand a chance.

Here's one I used a few years ago. It seemed pretty straightforward and simple. It might even be easier for him to figure out than wordpress. I dunno.

It's called Website Baker. I haven't done enough posts here to be able to put in a link, but Google Website Baker and you'll find it easily enough.

Gary

[korbs]

wordpress would be ideal for this, but not on GoDaddy hosting. Too many problems with installing and updating, too slow.

[AussieDomainer]

Joomla?? You gotta be kidding. I've done a lot of wordpress installs. I've tried Joomla three or four times and simply found the language and terminology to understand it too big of a learning curve. Your non-techy friend wouldn't stand a chance.

I have also done a lot of wp installs and still stick to my assertion.

the terminology is similiar
Joomla==Wp
Articles == posts
Blocks / modules == sidebar modules
Components/ plugins == lugins
Templates == Themes


What so hard about understanding that.

[Bernd]

Hi AuctionHugh, maybee CMS Made Simple - Open Source Content Management System is what you need this time.