Introduction to Content Management Systems

Info

Level: Beginner
Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
Date Created: October 6, 2010
Length of Class: 40 Minutes

Tracks

Web Publishing

Prerequisites

Introduction to Web Publishing

Purpose of Class

This class introduces students to the idea of Content Management Systems, what they are used for, and things to think abut when selecting one for their Web Publishing venture.

Topics Covered

Types of Content Management Systems
Considerations for Choosing a Content Management System

Class Notes

What are Content Management Systems
1. Content Management Systems are web based software packages that allow you to publish content to the web using easy to understand graphical interfaces
2. Examples = Drupal, WordPress, Joomla, DZOIC, PHPFox
Things to Look for When You are Selecting Yours
1. Active Developer Community =Are people creating NEW modules
2. Modules
1. 1. Video
  2. Forums
  3. Payment services
  4. Chat
1. Cost and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
2. Installation Service and Help
  1. Where does it come from
  2. Can you get help if you need it? What does support cost?
3. Can you Customize the system?
4. Will it grow with you?
Free vs. Pay For vs. Hosted
1. Cost And TCO
2. Speed – How fast do pages load/ is content delivered?
3. Do you really want to mess with maintenance?
Final Thoughts
1. Choose wisely Migration is a Bitch

Resources

Eli the Computer Guy (437 Posts)

Eli the Computer Guy has 16 years experience in technology being the guy to fix "it". From the Army, to building out new satellite offices for the enterprise, to running his own shop with 9 full time employees Eli has real world experience with almost all systems that technicians will be working with. Eli has 1600 hours of formal technical beyond his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice on technologies ranging from Avaya PBX/ Audix to Microsoft, Red Hat Linux, MySQL, Cisco and much more.