Here’s the 4 secret steps of building a simple content managed website:
1. Choose your system CMS , Content Management System
Although Known as a Blog, WordPress is very powerful for managing static pages like a standard website. This is my favorite system as it is easy for the customer to use enabling them to be self sufficent.
WordPress version 2.7 Demo – OpenSourceCMS
WordPress version 2.7 Demo – OpenSourceCMS
Another second choice would be
CMS Made Simple version 1.5.2 Demo – OpenSourceCMS
CMS Made Simple 1.5.2
CMS Made Simple version 1.5.2 Demo – OpenSourceCMS
2. If installing CMS software on your server sounds too much like a chore there are free resources online to help you build a profile. some suggestions are wordpress.com and livejournal.com which allow you to create your own web site on their servers.
I have launched a similar system that allows the creation of a free website and profile. This site is unique in that it is specifically for Business’ to create a free website and use it to market themselves through the social networking features of the site. It is something of a hybrid linkedin meets your business website… registration is free at pagesforeveryone.com and for a limited time i am offering assisted setups and extended support for local charities and my customers.
3. When you are ready to create a design, look up the appropriate tutorial for creating a theme and you can style the CMS according to your needs.
4. Add your content and submit your site to the search engines.
Happy authoring…
Tags: wordpress, livejournal, cms, blog, php, open source, linkedin, social network
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