06-12-2009, 03:33 PM
Steve -
I think some sort of CMS would be beneficial. The biggest benefit IMO is being able to update the site wherever you are. No special editing software is necessary, just a modern web browser. The current CMS's are pretty versatile. This new MM site runs on WordPress, which I chose because it's simple to use but fairly powerful.
Most systems will have some form of plug-in system to expand the functionality. Here on MM, the Calendar page is run by a plug-in. All I had to do was make a page called "Calendar" and insert a certain line of code, within the Wordpress back-end. Easy easy.
Would you want multiple users contributing or editing the site? Just a question to figure out which CMS could be the best choice. Another popular choice (but more complex) is called Joomla. Not sure if your site is robust enough to require that.
One of my good friends is a web designer and SMAD major at JMU. I can put you in touch with him if you'd like - he's got a site and portfolio you could check out, plus he can offer hosting if you don't have it already. Just let me know and I'll PM.
I think some sort of CMS would be beneficial. The biggest benefit IMO is being able to update the site wherever you are. No special editing software is necessary, just a modern web browser. The current CMS's are pretty versatile. This new MM site runs on WordPress, which I chose because it's simple to use but fairly powerful.
Most systems will have some form of plug-in system to expand the functionality. Here on MM, the Calendar page is run by a plug-in. All I had to do was make a page called "Calendar" and insert a certain line of code, within the Wordpress back-end. Easy easy.
Would you want multiple users contributing or editing the site? Just a question to figure out which CMS could be the best choice. Another popular choice (but more complex) is called Joomla. Not sure if your site is robust enough to require that.
One of my good friends is a web designer and SMAD major at JMU. I can put you in touch with him if you'd like - he's got a site and portfolio you could check out, plus he can offer hosting if you don't have it already. Just let me know and I'll PM.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M