SOT: Client wants CMS that functions similar to Joomla, for example

2013-07-23 Thread Rick Faircloth
Hi, guys... Just need some recommendations from some of you who have been down this road before. I have a client that is asking for what amounts to absolute control over their site through a CMS. Among a few others they metioned, Joomla was brought up. I'm checking them out myself, but wanted

Re: SOT: Client wants CMS that functions similar to Joomla, for example

2013-07-23 Thread Maureen
As content management systems go, Joomla is a good one, but it doesn't replace a programmer for anything other than changing the content on the site, which is something I usually want to give to the users anyhow. Joomla requires installation and security updates, and some degree of training, I

Re: SOT: Client wants CMS that functions similar to Joomla, for example

2013-07-23 Thread Jordan Michaels
CFML-based CMS's are also readily available: Mura: http://www.getmura.com/ ContentBox: http://www.gocontentbox.org/ Xindi: http://www.getxindi.com/ All free and open-source. They certainly do not replace a developer - instead they compliment you. They allow you to avoid needing to develop a

Re: SOT: Client wants CMS that functions similar to Joomla, for example

2013-07-23 Thread AJ Mercer
another (free) open source CFML CMS for your consideration Farcry CMS http://www.farcrycore.org/ CMSs do not replace a programmer - they are for managing content. Most will have a WYSIWYG editor so they can do formatting via a tool bar. If customisation is required, you will most likely

Re: SOT: Client wants CMS that functions similar to Joomla, for example

2013-07-23 Thread Russ Michaels
while the CF CMS solutions are good, esp Mura, they lack the plugins and themes and support that exists for the likes of Joomla. Mura seems to be the most popular CMS in CF land these days, but if you get stuck the chance of getting any help on the mura forums is almost non existent in my