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OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
This is off-topic, but I figured there couldn't be a better pool of people
to ask. I have several friends and family members that want to set up small
websites for their businesses or hobbies. Of course, then they'll want to
customize them and make them look like this or like that. And add a page,
and edit a page, etc. You've probably been in the same spot - you're the
"computer guy" in the family - obviously I can't build them something custom
(we're talking free). And I don't want to maintain it for them forever,
etc...
So - do you know of any good website packages out there? I'm not even sure
what the right name would be. But it would need to have these requirements:
- Total non-technical control over adding and editing pages / content
(wysiwyg)
- Control looks by using themes that can be downloaded or maybe editing
CSS
- Possibly plugins for things like RSS feeds / contact pages / and/or
e-commerce stores
- Can be any language - I have a server to put it on, so I'm not adverse
to PHP / Python / MySQL / etc...
- Preferably I unzip a copy of it to a directory for them, give them
access to the admin (maybe setup a MySQL DB for them), and I'm DONE!
I've even thought of trying to build this out of BRIX, but I'm not sure
that's the right answer, plus then there wouldn't be any plugins already
available.
Any tips?
--
Jeremy Thomerson
http://www.wickettraining.com
Re: OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
Posted by Nick Heudecker <nh...@gmail.com>.
I've used Wordpress for this a number of times. Easy to customize and
extend.
On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 6:10 AM, Richard Allen <ri...@gmail.com>wrote:
> What about just starting with Google Sites:
> http://www.google.com/sites/overview.html ?
>
> It's free and easy. Good for a static website, which sounds like what you
> are looking to produce.
>
> -Richard
>
> On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 4:05 AM, Stefan Lindner <li...@visionet.de>
> wrote:
>
> > Take a look at Joomla 1.5 (www.joomla.org). If you have a linux box with
> > Apache/php/MySql the Joomla installation is just to unzip the
> distribution
> > and run a litte menu driven install program. Administration is easy,
> plugins
> > for nearly every purpose are available. 3 designs are part of the base
> > package, more skins and designs can be installed by the administrator.
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > Stefan
> >
> > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: Jeremy Thomerson [mailto:jeremy@wickettraining.com]
> > Gesendet: Donnerstag, 13. November 2008 03:49
> > An: users@wicket.apache.org
> > Betreff: OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
> >
> > This is off-topic, but I figured there couldn't be a better pool of
> people
> > to ask. I have several friends and family members that want to set up
> > small
> > websites for their businesses or hobbies. Of course, then they'll want
> to
> > customize them and make them look like this or like that. And add a
> page,
> > and edit a page, etc. You've probably been in the same spot - you're the
> > "computer guy" in the family - obviously I can't build them something
> > custom
> > (we're talking free). And I don't want to maintain it for them forever,
> > etc...
> >
> > So - do you know of any good website packages out there? I'm not even
> sure
> > what the right name would be. But it would need to have these
> > requirements:
> >
> > - Total non-technical control over adding and editing pages / content
> > (wysiwyg)
> > - Control looks by using themes that can be downloaded or maybe editing
> > CSS
> > - Possibly plugins for things like RSS feeds / contact pages / and/or
> > e-commerce stores
> > - Can be any language - I have a server to put it on, so I'm not
> adverse
> > to PHP / Python / MySQL / etc...
> > - Preferably I unzip a copy of it to a directory for them, give them
> > access to the admin (maybe setup a MySQL DB for them), and I'm DONE!
> >
> > I've even thought of trying to build this out of BRIX, but I'm not sure
> > that's the right answer, plus then there wouldn't be any plugins already
> > available.
> >
> > Any tips?
> >
> > --
> > Jeremy Thomerson
> > http://www.wickettraining.com
> >
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Re: OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
Posted by Richard Allen <ri...@gmail.com>.
What about just starting with Google Sites:
http://www.google.com/sites/overview.html ?
It's free and easy. Good for a static website, which sounds like what you
are looking to produce.
-Richard
On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 4:05 AM, Stefan Lindner <li...@visionet.de> wrote:
> Take a look at Joomla 1.5 (www.joomla.org). If you have a linux box with
> Apache/php/MySql the Joomla installation is just to unzip the distribution
> and run a litte menu driven install program. Administration is easy, plugins
> for nearly every purpose are available. 3 designs are part of the base
> package, more skins and designs can be installed by the administrator.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Stefan
>
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Jeremy Thomerson [mailto:jeremy@wickettraining.com]
> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 13. November 2008 03:49
> An: users@wicket.apache.org
> Betreff: OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
>
> This is off-topic, but I figured there couldn't be a better pool of people
> to ask. I have several friends and family members that want to set up
> small
> websites for their businesses or hobbies. Of course, then they'll want to
> customize them and make them look like this or like that. And add a page,
> and edit a page, etc. You've probably been in the same spot - you're the
> "computer guy" in the family - obviously I can't build them something
> custom
> (we're talking free). And I don't want to maintain it for them forever,
> etc...
>
> So - do you know of any good website packages out there? I'm not even sure
> what the right name would be. But it would need to have these
> requirements:
>
> - Total non-technical control over adding and editing pages / content
> (wysiwyg)
> - Control looks by using themes that can be downloaded or maybe editing
> CSS
> - Possibly plugins for things like RSS feeds / contact pages / and/or
> e-commerce stores
> - Can be any language - I have a server to put it on, so I'm not adverse
> to PHP / Python / MySQL / etc...
> - Preferably I unzip a copy of it to a directory for them, give them
> access to the admin (maybe setup a MySQL DB for them), and I'm DONE!
>
> I've even thought of trying to build this out of BRIX, but I'm not sure
> that's the right answer, plus then there wouldn't be any plugins already
> available.
>
> Any tips?
>
> --
> Jeremy Thomerson
> http://www.wickettraining.com
>
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> To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscribe@wicket.apache.org
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>
>
RE: OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
Posted by Stefan Lindner <li...@visionet.de>.
Take a look at Joomla 1.5 (www.joomla.org). If you have a linux box with Apache/php/MySql the Joomla installation is just to unzip the distribution and run a litte menu driven install program. Administration is easy, plugins for nearly every purpose are available. 3 designs are part of the base package, more skins and designs can be installed by the administrator.
Good luck!
Stefan
-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: Jeremy Thomerson [mailto:jeremy@wickettraining.com]
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 13. November 2008 03:49
An: users@wicket.apache.org
Betreff: OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
This is off-topic, but I figured there couldn't be a better pool of people
to ask. I have several friends and family members that want to set up small
websites for their businesses or hobbies. Of course, then they'll want to
customize them and make them look like this or like that. And add a page,
and edit a page, etc. You've probably been in the same spot - you're the
"computer guy" in the family - obviously I can't build them something custom
(we're talking free). And I don't want to maintain it for them forever,
etc...
So - do you know of any good website packages out there? I'm not even sure
what the right name would be. But it would need to have these requirements:
- Total non-technical control over adding and editing pages / content
(wysiwyg)
- Control looks by using themes that can be downloaded or maybe editing
CSS
- Possibly plugins for things like RSS feeds / contact pages / and/or
e-commerce stores
- Can be any language - I have a server to put it on, so I'm not adverse
to PHP / Python / MySQL / etc...
- Preferably I unzip a copy of it to a directory for them, give them
access to the admin (maybe setup a MySQL DB for them), and I'm DONE!
I've even thought of trying to build this out of BRIX, but I'm not sure
that's the right answer, plus then there wouldn't be any plugins already
available.
Any tips?
--
Jeremy Thomerson
http://www.wickettraining.com
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Re: OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
Posted by Martijn Dashorst <ma...@gmail.com>.
rapidweaver, iweb on apple platforms. Just static html :)
Martijn
On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 3:48 AM, Jeremy Thomerson
<je...@wickettraining.com> wrote:
> This is off-topic, but I figured there couldn't be a better pool of people
> to ask. I have several friends and family members that want to set up small
> websites for their businesses or hobbies. Of course, then they'll want to
> customize them and make them look like this or like that. And add a page,
> and edit a page, etc. You've probably been in the same spot - you're the
> "computer guy" in the family - obviously I can't build them something custom
> (we're talking free). And I don't want to maintain it for them forever,
> etc...
>
> So - do you know of any good website packages out there? I'm not even sure
> what the right name would be. But it would need to have these requirements:
>
> - Total non-technical control over adding and editing pages / content
> (wysiwyg)
> - Control looks by using themes that can be downloaded or maybe editing
> CSS
> - Possibly plugins for things like RSS feeds / contact pages / and/or
> e-commerce stores
> - Can be any language - I have a server to put it on, so I'm not adverse
> to PHP / Python / MySQL / etc...
> - Preferably I unzip a copy of it to a directory for them, give them
> access to the admin (maybe setup a MySQL DB for them), and I'm DONE!
>
> I've even thought of trying to build this out of BRIX, but I'm not sure
> that's the right answer, plus then there wouldn't be any plugins already
> available.
>
> Any tips?
>
> --
> Jeremy Thomerson
> http://www.wickettraining.com
>
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Re: OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
Posted by Cristina <cr...@acm.org>.
Hi Jeremy,
I believe Webnode (http://www.webnode.com/en/) may be what you're looking
for... It's far superior than Synthasite, which is already quite good. Both
are perfect tools for "almost static" sites as they support contact forms,
as well as a number of interactive widgets.
Both also offer professional quality, fully customizable templates, but
Webnode's are really beautiful and their CSS code is open.
Hope this helps,
Cristina
Jeremy Thomerson-5 wrote:
>
>
> [...]
> - Total non-technical control over adding and editing pages / content
> (wysiwyg)
> - Control looks by using themes that can be downloaded or maybe editing
> CSS
> - Possibly plugins for things like RSS feeds / contact pages / and/or
> e-commerce stores
> - Can be any language - I have a server to put it on, so I'm not
> adverse
> to PHP / Python / MySQL / etc...
> - Preferably I unzip a copy of it to a directory for them, give them
> access to the admin (maybe setup a MySQL DB for them), and I'm DONE!
>
> I've even thought of trying to build this out of BRIX, but I'm not sure
> that's the right answer, plus then there wouldn't be any plugins already
> available.
>
> Any tips?
>
> --
> Jeremy Thomerson
> http://www.wickettraining.com
>
>
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Re: OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
Posted by Gwyn Evans <gw...@gmail.com>.
I'd suggest taking a look at CityDesk -
(http://www.fogcreek.com/CityDesk/), which doesn't require any
server-side support. It's a Windows program that generates a site and
transfers it to any web server automatically, using FTP or file copy.
You can setup the site look & feel, etc, in 'design mode', switch that
off then pass the site over to someone who can then easily add/update
it using standard Windows functionality. The starter edition's free
and supports up to 50 pages on a site, which would cover most small
sites. It's not actively developed, but that doesn't mean it doesn't
work & might be what's needed!
/Gwyn
On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 2:48 AM, Jeremy Thomerson
<je...@wickettraining.com> wrote:
> This is off-topic, but I figured there couldn't be a better pool of people
> to ask. I have several friends and family members that want to set up small
> websites for their businesses or hobbies. Of course, then they'll want to
> customize them and make them look like this or like that. And add a page,
> and edit a page, etc. You've probably been in the same spot - you're the
> "computer guy" in the family - obviously I can't build them something custom
> (we're talking free). And I don't want to maintain it for them forever,
> etc...
>
> So - do you know of any good website packages out there? I'm not even sure
> what the right name would be. But it would need to have these requirements:
>
> - Total non-technical control over adding and editing pages / content
> (wysiwyg)
> - Control looks by using themes that can be downloaded or maybe editing
> CSS
> - Possibly plugins for things like RSS feeds / contact pages / and/or
> e-commerce stores
> - Can be any language - I have a server to put it on, so I'm not adverse
> to PHP / Python / MySQL / etc...
> - Preferably I unzip a copy of it to a directory for them, give them
> access to the admin (maybe setup a MySQL DB for them), and I'm DONE!
>
> I've even thought of trying to build this out of BRIX, but I'm not sure
> that's the right answer, plus then there wouldn't be any plugins already
> available.
>
> Any tips?
>
> --
> Jeremy Thomerson
> http://www.wickettraining.com
>
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Re: OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
Posted by Richard Allen <ri...@gmail.com>.
Brix (http://code.google.com/p/brix-cms/). But it's new and not as feature
rich as something like Joomla.
On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 9:26 AM, Johan Compagner <jc...@gmail.com>wrote:
> Where is the Wicket solution!
>
Re: OFF TOPIC - all-in-one wysiwyg website package?
Posted by Johan Compagner <jc...@gmail.com>.
Where is the Wicket solution!
On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 3:48 AM, Jeremy Thomerson <jeremy@wickettraining.com
> wrote:
> This is off-topic, but I figured there couldn't be a better pool of people
> to ask. I have several friends and family members that want to set up
> small
> websites for their businesses or hobbies. Of course, then they'll want to
> customize them and make them look like this or like that. And add a page,
> and edit a page, etc. You've probably been in the same spot - you're the
> "computer guy" in the family - obviously I can't build them something
> custom
> (we're talking free). And I don't want to maintain it for them forever,
> etc...
>
> So - do you know of any good website packages out there? I'm not even sure
> what the right name would be. But it would need to have these
> requirements:
>
> - Total non-technical control over adding and editing pages / content
> (wysiwyg)
> - Control looks by using themes that can be downloaded or maybe editing
> CSS
> - Possibly plugins for things like RSS feeds / contact pages / and/or
> e-commerce stores
> - Can be any language - I have a server to put it on, so I'm not adverse
> to PHP / Python / MySQL / etc...
> - Preferably I unzip a copy of it to a directory for them, give them
> access to the admin (maybe setup a MySQL DB for them), and I'm DONE!
>
> I've even thought of trying to build this out of BRIX, but I'm not sure
> that's the right answer, plus then there wouldn't be any plugins already
> available.
>
> Any tips?
>
> --
> Jeremy Thomerson
> http://www.wickettraining.com
>