[Dvotee]

Afternoon all,

Having not used it yet, I have a customer who has asked my opinion on the best cms package.

I've looked at Joomla, does anyone have any ideas on what is best. I don't know what he plans to do, but is a non techie so user friendly is high on the agenda

Any info, good or bad would be appreciated.

Cheers

[Matt]

Joomla is good - takes a little to get your head around it.

Subdreamer is abit basic compared but is also nice.

Matt

[Kieran]

If he plans to use a forum he could do a lot worse than my portal and cms system for phpbb

Failing that as Matt has already said Joomla is a good way to go.

[Dvotee]

Thanks to you both for the advice. I'll steer him down the Joomla option and can always assist.

I don't think it's a forum he wants Kieran but if he does, I'll be sure to be in touch with you!!

Cheers
Paul

[WEBDosser]

joomla forum is total crap.. don't bother.

[Kieran]

Indeed, but if you don't want a forum its all good.

[carl]

You can always use Vbulletin with Joomla ... Prob best cms and best forum together ,

[Ian]

We have tended to use Mambo/Joomla but it depends on how much time you want to put into developing.

TYPO3 is very comprehensive, but expect to spend a couple of weeks learning how to use it first.

Regards,
Ian

[Dvotee]

Many thanks to you all for your input. I'll review the other options and then work out the best way forward

Paul

[Pierce]

Etomite might do the job if you are looking to build something into a complete CMS package. Does take a lot of work but can do the fundamental CMS tasks pretty solid.

I suggest giving it a try to see if you like it

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