Open Source Blogging Tools
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The document discusses open source blogging software options. It covers what blogging is, and the differences between content management systems (CMS) and blogging tools. It then reviews several open source blogging tools and CMS options, including WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, and MovableType. It provides more details on how blogs can be implemented in Drupal and Joomla. Finally, it presents a case study on the American Association of University Women launching a blog using WordPress in 2008.
Open Source Blogging Tools
- 1. Open Source Blogging Software Michelle Murrain, NOSI June 24, 2008
- 2. What we'll cover today What is blogging? Options for creating a blog CMS vs. Blogging tool Drupal & Joomla CMS and Blogging MovableType WordPress WordPress case study
- 3. What is blogging? Regularly updated news, opinion or journaling Often read by RSS feed Usually (but not always) allows comments Used to engage constituents Can have one, or multiple authors
- 4. Options for creating a blog Software as a Service, such as: Blogger.com Free LiveJournal Both free and paid versions Wordpress.com Free, and very cheap paid versions TypePad.com Ranges in price Blogware Sold only through resellers
- 5. Options for creating a blog Open Source Blogging tools WordPress MovableType B2evolution Open Source CMS tools Drupal Joomla Others Many (not all) have blogs as a part of the integrated CMS package Some (like Plone) require add-on tools Proprietary Blog/CMS tools Build your own Don't ever do this!
- 6. CMS or Blog? CMS – Content Management System: designed to manage an entire website Blogging tool – just designed to manage a blog If you already have a CMS, and want to add a blog: If the CMS is capable, or there is a strong add-on, this is a good option A standalone blog tool has advantages/disadvantages: Different authentication Designed to be only a blog – strong blogging plug ins, etc. Blog, not CMS workflow Different template
- 7. CMS or Blog? Using a blogging tool for a CMS is not recommended. Not designed as a CMS Provides real limitations You'll be sorry later
- 8. Drupal Blog A blog in Drupal is a module Authenticated users may, or may not, have access to the blog module, depending on what group they are in Blog is directly connected to an individual user Comments are built in
- 10. Joomla Blog is a content category Comments are not out-of-the-box – you need to add a plug in to deal with blog comments
- 12. Movable Type Used to be proprietary (there are still proprietary versions) Now GPL v2 MT is what powers TypePad Very professional, high end
- 16. WordPress (and Wordpress.com) “ Industry Standard” Very easy to set up and use Many hosting companies have “one click” installation Wordpress.com very easy to set up Even without that, it is quite easy to install Very intuitive interface Designed just for blogging Multiple authors and roles Subscriber, contributor, author, editor, administrator Link management (for blogrolls) Comment management/moderation RSS feeds for entries and comments
- 17. WordPress Lots of templates available Lots of plug ins Undergoing a lot of development – it has improved greatly over the years WordPress MU ( μ ) Multi-user – basically make your own wordpress.com
- 18. DEMO
- 19. Word Press Case Study The AAUW (American Association of University Women) launched a blog in February 2008 Peggy Woods-Clark Website Manager Holly Kearl AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund Manager