How to find out what CMS is a site using?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by pcz, Jun 1, 2008.

  1. #1
    Is there any tool with that I can check what CMS-s are different websites using?

    Thanks :)
     
    pcz, Jun 1, 2008 IP
  2. Malmsteen

    Malmsteen Peon

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    #2
    I dont think such a program exist, but hope you find it
     
    Malmsteen, Jun 1, 2008 IP
  3. Ang3r

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    #3
    No, there is no tool for that.You can check manually if you use your mind.
     
    Ang3r, Jun 1, 2008 IP
  4. hmansfield

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    Check the footer of the sites, there is usually some indication there, or at least a theme design or designer, then you can trace that to what it was built for.
     
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  5. mixke

    mixke Prominent Member

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    #5
    I don't think there's any tool for this.
    Try to search for something in the footer of the site and you might get lucky :D.
    If you're familiar with a number of CMS then recognising one should not be a problem. Else, just post the link here and I'm sure someone will tell you the CMS.
     
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  6. Perry Rose

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    Have you tried just asking the webmaster?
     
    Perry Rose, Jun 1, 2008 IP
  7. pcz

    pcz Well-Known Member

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    #7
    not yet :)
     
    pcz, Jun 1, 2008 IP
  8. drax2006

    drax2006 Well-Known Member

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    Any site in particular, maybe the eagle eyes around here can help
     
    drax2006, Jun 1, 2008 IP
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    rirara Active Member

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    #9
    "View source" from the browser usually helps.
     
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  10. Spider-Man

    Spider-Man Banned

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    #10
    The relative path to such files such as the css and images are usually a major clue.
     
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  11. Maxell

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    just ask us may be anyone if us already know.
     
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    Corwin Well-Known Member

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    #12
    First, look at the footer. If it doesn't identify the CMS, then look at the source and check the meta-tags for any identifying remarks. If that doesn't help, search the entire source for any info.

    If none of that works, then email the webmaster and ask.
     
    Corwin, Jun 1, 2008 IP
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    I don't think there will ever be a program like this.
     
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  14. Perry Rose

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    Somebody take the beer out of Maxell's hand.
     
    Perry Rose, Jun 1, 2008 IP