Questions about CMS.

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by aim_high, Mar 1, 2008.

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    If I use a CMS, does that eliminate the use of CSS and html? Am I limited to the themes that CMS provides me?

    Thank you
     
    aim_high, Mar 1, 2008 IP
  2. archard

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    #2
    No, not at all
     
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  3. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    #3
    The limitation would only be from yourself i guess, but theres nothing to eliminate the use of HTML and CSS from using a CMS.
     
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    Maxiorel Active Member

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    You are not limited in any way if you choose the right CMS.
     
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  5. aim_high

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    would I have to create my own theme then? how would I do that with notepad++?
     
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    It depends what CMS you use, most have a lot of free themes available, im planning on creating my own for Joomla but i dont know enough about CSS and XHTML yet so im currently learning about those, i want the freedom of being able to do that.
     
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    If you go for Joomla CMS, then you need a background on HTML and CSS if you wish to tweak the layout.
     
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    That's true of any content management system actually. Hmm... perhaps once I finish my WordPress master theme framework, I should get started on a Joomla version...
     
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    Dan Schulz, try Joomla 1.5. I think you'd love it. I just started learning Drupal and it's as powerful as Joomla. Drupal is more complicated than Joomla, though.
     
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    thats only to tweak it right? if i wanted to created my own i would need php background as well right?
     
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  11. Dan Schulz

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    Don't get me wrong, I've downloaded it, I just haven't done anything with it yet. One project at a time, as the old saying goes. :cool:

    And please, just call me Dan. No need to be so formal. :)

    PHP knowledge would only be necessary if you're going to be writing your own theme from scratch, and even then, depending on the CMS, only a rudimentary level of PHP knowledge combined with how the CMS' API works will be all you need, aside from solid HTML/CSS skills.
     
    Dan Schulz, Mar 1, 2008 IP