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babydutka · 14-03-2007, 09:33

So this is my constant battle - Joomla (and the like).

Out of all the sites I've tried to install a type of open-source CMS system (Joomla, Mambo, Drupal, etc.), I've never been able to get it to do exactly what I'd envisioned for the CMS. Most of the time I resorted to uninstalling the CMS system and hiring a programmer to create a custom CMS. Now, with bringing a programmer on as a partner in our firm I'll be working with custom CMS for all new client web projects.

My question than, has ANYONE ever really gotten an open-source CMS to work how they want it to work with their project? I don't mean just work, but I mean actually do what you wanted it to do in the first place?

-Kyle

John Good · 14-03-2007, 09:58

Performing a little search on the forum would answer that question a thousand times.

babydutka · 14-03-2007, 10:03

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Originally Posted by John Good

Performing a little search on the forum would answer that question a thousand times.

oh.. sorry John. I didn't even think to search the forums as I was just kinda throwing out a call for opinions. But ya I'll do that.

Dusteh · 14-03-2007, 10:12

short answer is no.

djeglin · 14-03-2007, 10:37

The only system I think I have really seen completely bent to someone's will is EZ Publish... but then that is as much of a framework as a CMS... so yeah.

vdesigns · 17-03-2007, 04:47

One has to make compromises while using Open Source scripts.

www.vraxs.com

Aen · 17-03-2007, 04:53

Wordpress?

lb.83 · 17-03-2007, 10:03

WordPress is pretty good, but unless you want to do alot of customizing php, it's not real great/complete CMS solution. Still love it though.

14-03-2007, 09:33	#1 (permalink)
babydutka what sarah said Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 204	Joomla - the CMS answer? So this is my constant battle - Joomla (and the like). Out of all the sites I've tried to install a type of open-source CMS system (Joomla, Mambo, Drupal, etc.), I've never been able to get it to do exactly what I'd envisioned for the CMS. Most of the time I resorted to uninstalling the CMS system and hiring a programmer to create a custom CMS. Now, with bringing a programmer on as a partner in our firm I'll be working with custom CMS for all new client web projects. My question than, has ANYONE ever really gotten an open-source CMS to work how they want it to work with their project? I don't mean just work, but I mean actually do what you wanted it to do in the first place? -Kyle

14-03-2007, 09:58	#2 (permalink)
John Good + Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tropical Networks Posts: 1,365	Performing a little search on the forum would answer that question a thousand times. __________________ Fonts are like cologne: A bad choice speaks louder than a good one. Justin Feinstein

14-03-2007, 10:12	#4 (permalink)
Dusteh Sir digby chicken caesar Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,261	short answer is no. __________________ unconsolidated isoparms

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14-03-2007, 10:37	#5 (permalink)
djeglin goober :-) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 521	The only system I think I have really seen completely bent to someone's will is EZ Publish... but then that is as much of a framework as a CMS... so yeah.

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vdesigns Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 91	One has to make compromises while using Open Source scripts. www.vraxs.com

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Aen i love MUJI Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Psedo Tokyo Posts: 158	Wordpress?

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lb.83 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI, USA Posts: 6	WordPress is pretty good, but unless you want to do alot of customizing php, it's not real great/complete CMS solution. Still love it though.

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