Which CMS?

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by dublindude, Jul 12, 2005.

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    Hi

    I am a web designer familiar with Dreamweaver. I am now moving into creating a new project which will sell indutrial equipment.

    I require the following functionality

    1. Relatively easy to use for a web designer
    2. The site will use a database (MySQL)to retrieve search results for machinery.
    3. Login/Logout page along with password reminder system (email)
    4. Forum
    5. Shopping cart integration, for instance Paypal
    6. Site search capability.
    7. Ability for a user to upload adverts and pictures. All that I need to do is to review and accept.

    Can anyone advise. I am also new to database programming, would it be easier for me to create a database in Access and convert to MySQL?

    I have looked at Typo3 (which i found rich in functionality but daunting for my level) and I have also looked at Mambo as these seem to be the most talked about CMS. I am favouring Mambo at the moment.

    I would also like to create the templates in Dreamweaver and somehow make them dynamic in Mambo.

    Any novices who started to use these systems I would be glad to hear of your experiences in a similar project.

    Thanks in advance.

    DublinDue
     
    dublindude, Jul 12, 2005 IP
  2. [HC]D-Man

    [HC]D-Man Peon

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    You may want to visit www(dot)cmsmatrix(dot)org - most CMS systems are listed there - you can search for the ones that may apply to you...
     
    [HC]D-Man, Jul 13, 2005 IP
  3. Ramebo

    Ramebo Guest

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    I would highly recommend mambo. This site will help you tremendously since he wrote a dreamweaver extension and more:

    www.mambosolutions.com

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    Ramebo, Jul 14, 2005 IP
  4. themaster

    themaster Well-Known Member

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    I also recommend mambo. Mambo is very felxible to use. And it is more secure than the others.
     
    themaster, Jul 15, 2005 IP
  5. Skribblez

    Skribblez Notable Member

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    Definitely Mambo :)
     
    Skribblez, Jul 15, 2005 IP