Open-source web CMS: the right question? [+ audio]
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The document discusses factors to consider when selecting an open-source or commercial content management system (CMS). It recommends asking how the CMS will work in practice rather than focusing on whether it is open-source. Specifically, it suggests considering: (1) the usability of the CMS for expected authors; (2) how self-sufficient site administrators will be; and (3) who will handle development work and how much will be required. The document also advises matching the selected CMS to an organization's current needs and not making the decision solely about technology.
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Open-source web CMS: the right question? [+ audio]
- 1. Open-source web CMS: are we asking the right questions? James Robertson, Step Two Designs (jamesr@steptwo.com.au)
- 2. { Vendor-neutral CMS consultancy }
- 3. { CMS expert }
- 4. { intranet expert }
- 5. { Open-source CMS? }
- 7. Products in the Australian market
- 8. Products in the Australian market
- 9. Products in the Australian marketplace
- 12. Full list Australian products: www.steptwo.com.au /resources//australian-cms
- 13. Open-source CMS
- 14. Selection of open-source solutions
- 15. Benefits of open-source solutions Low cost Pay for services, not software Ease of customisation Open platforms Pool resources across organisations Community support ‘ Try before you buy’ Future proofing
- 16. { There are two types of open-source CMS }
- 17. { Community-based open-source }
- 18. { Commercial open-source }
- 21. { “Open-source” is the wrong question }
- 22. { Instead: how is the CMS going to work in practice? }
- 23. { Three questions }
- 24. { #1: usability for the expected authors? }
- 25. { #2: self-sufficiency for site administrators? }
- 26. { #3: how much development and by who? }
- 27. Scenario A Decentralised authors Self-sufficiency for site admins Out-of-the-box solution
- 28. Scenario B Centralised publishing Strong web skills Resources for site setup
- 29. Scenario C Unique business needs Extensive integration Development resources
- 30. A few other things to think about
- 31. { Don’t make it about the technology }
- 32. { Plan a finite lifetime for your new CMS }
- 33. { Match the CMS to where you are currently at }
- 34. { Again: how do you want the CMS to work in practice? }
- 36. { Questions? }
- 37. James Robertson, Step Two Designs Email: [email_address] Twitter: s2d_jamesr Website: www.steptwo.com.au Blog: www.steptwo.com.au/columntwo Articles : www.steptwo.com.au/papers/subscribe Facebook (“Friends of Step Two”): www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7095593237