| 16 January 2010
As you could expect, we spend a lot of time on the web. A lot of it's research. New techniques, new processes - everything keeps changing. Over time, we've come across some great articles online that we'd like to share. We've tried to list their original sources when possible.
Comparing Open Source Content Management Systems: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and Plone
This 60 page independent Idealware report provides a summary of what Open Source content management systems are, what features are often useful to nonprofits, and a detailed comparison of WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Plone, the content management systems most widely used by nonprofits. (www.idealware.com)
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The Buisness Guide for a Web Content Management System
A CMS can also simplify site maintenance, ensure usability and consistent corporate branding, accelerate ROI, and bring information overload under control. As times change, the marketplace finds new reasons for implementing content management systems. This short 11 page document provides an overview for making the case, justifying the cost and choosing the right CMS for your organization. (www.crownpeak.com)
Streamlining Templates and Design Changes for the Multi-site, Multi-channel Web
Every Content Management System starts with some form of separation of content and format. Content is defined in “content types” or “capture templates” that allow owners or others to enter content without technical knowledge of site design. Format is then defined and applied through “templates” or “presentation templates.” The job of a template is to transform raw content into the output pages or page fragments required by the actual Web sites.. (www.percussion.com)
