Blog/CMS suggestions?

November 20, 2004 9:20 AM | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBacks (0)

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I have a new project getting ramped up, and I'm trying to decide if I should stick with my standard blogging software, MovableType, or try something new. If I stick with MT, then I'll be using an older version as I'm not willing to upgrade at this time. If I go with something new, it will be - well, new.

I've played with several different engines in the past, but nothing recent - with the exception of Geeklog for Mc108.com and a copy of TextPattern I have installed for an experiment.

I want something that I can control - meaning something that lives on my server, and preferably something that's open source and preferably free or low cost. I don't mind paying someone money, but I want to feel like the software is worth it - and frankly, some of the stuff out there just isn't.

I know that Lee will suggest the ExpressionEngine, which I haven't yet played with - but I'm not sure what else is out there. I did just find this breakdown, and it's helpful, but I have a feeling that there's going to be some experimenting either way.

Either way, I'll announce my decision - not that anyone cares :) - and the site itself when I have something working - hopefully in about a week or so.

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lee said:

Actually, I suggest you try pMachinePro, www.pmachine.com, which costs a grand total of $45. I love it for sites that don't need the full EE deal. You could try the free version, but I don't think it has capchas (sp?) to block the comment spam. I'm using the free version for a simple little blog on jimandalice.com/current/index.php and it seems to be working out pretty nicely. (I set it up so registration is required for commenting.)

November 25, 2004 3:23 AM

Rudi said:

Another one to try: WebGUI from PlainBlack Software (www.plainblack.com). We've been using it for the DC for Democracy website (www.dcfordemocracy.org) with quite a bit of success. Its interface is markedly different than the MT/EE/WordPress/Nuke stuff, and the company that makes it is quite good.

Worth a look-see.

November 22, 2004 10:10 AM

david said:

Doesn't EE cost big bucks?

I'm using WordPress - I like it, it's simple and easy to use. Much lighter on the server than MT. There's a big upgrade coming to the 1.3 version. On the downside, not much in the way of dealing with comment spam.

November 20, 2004 9:54 AM