Hi Chris.
Really depends on what you want to achieve, but yes a CMS is useful
for keeping a website current - and does have added overheads.
In general they require some sort of back-end database as well as
scripting support - so need a hosting package that provides for this.
The basic difference as I would explain it is that a CMS allows you
to add and edit content straight from a web browser, whereas a
"static" site needs an off-line editor (like Golive - or even Text
Edit:)
This makes life easier if a number of people are involved in
maintaining the site, or if edits need to be made from various
locations.
Integration with photo galleries, rss feeds etc etc are added
benefits of a good CMS.
Have a look at <http://opensourcecms.com> for details on some of the
different "free" CMS systems available - these particular ones rely
on PHP/MySQL so would need hosting that supports a MySQL database.
I personally favour Drupal or Joomla (was Mambo). <drupal.org>
<joomla.org>
$360 a year sounds a lot - depends if that includes the domain too I
guess... I'm sure there are better deals out there....
Hosting one of these CMSen on your Mac (of course:) through an ADSL
account may also be a possibility to consider.
HTH
Steve.
On 05/09/2005, at 10:18 PM, Chris Burton wrote:
Hi muggers
I have a query regarding CMS (content management system) for a web
site. I have only just heard about this from a web designer who
says it is very necessary for my quite simple web site, as Im
wanting to make my site more interesting and be able to update with
more information over time.
My question is how will I know if I need to have this, as it is
expensive and by the sounds of it ties me down to their hosting of
my site so I can use the CMS to update the site. The hosting is
quite expensive, relative to what I pay now. They are charging $360/
year just to host the site.
Could someone please give me some advice or online sites that I can
check out to help me make a decision. I am a complete novice but
eager to learn what I can.
I have dabbled in Golive 6, but at the moment have no spare time
and realise there is a lot more to making a good site than at a
first glance.
Many thanks to everyone
Chris
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