Need advice - what CMS for me

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    I need some advice on what sort of CMS/setup will best handle what I'm going to try to do. These are my core requirements:
    - easy to use
    - must allow for posting of articles that are searchable (like a library)
    - must be able to incorporate a sign up form
    - need to incorporate a blog (probably wordpress)
    - need to incorporate a forum

    I'm relatively comfortable with using wordpress, but do not have much background when it comes to anything else.

    Any advice or suggestions are appreciated.
     
    swollenpickles, Oct 25, 2006 IP
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    TuesZ Well-Known Member

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    i like modx , though im not sure if it supports forum
     
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  4. swollenpickles

    swollenpickles Active Member

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    I've actually been weighing up whether it would be possible to do what I want using wordpress for the static site as well?
     
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    sawz Prominent Member

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    Joomla! is always a popular option. Im sure there are plugins for your requests. Good luck.
     
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  7. swollenpickles

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    Just thinking about it some more, I would like users to be able to submit content, but that would have to go through an approval process.
     
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    Joomla can handle the submissions and sign up. there is a free forum for it but the blogging component is a licensed plugin (on the basis that you want people to be able to leave comments).
     
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    i would go for joomla too - i think joomla improved a lot in last 12 months, it has huge community and good support forum/s + loads of extensions and addons - you can even include your wordpress blog within it...
     
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    If I can incorporate a wordpress blog within it as well as a phpBB forum then I think that is the one for me.
     
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