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Hi,

I am usually never using a cms system, but for the actual project the client requires it.

So I am looking for something VERY VERY simple (preferably just one or two core files) cms.

I would like it to be able to work with any kind of template, so that it actually just takes care for the content and the meta information. Additionally, it should have a simple way to add new pages+categories (="folders"). Nothing else!

If any1 has some recommendations, that he tried himself (I can google for myself!), I would like to hear them!

Thanks!

p.s. maybe something like this http://www.pagelime.com/ but ofc free and open source.
#cms #simple
  • Profile picture of the author Tomos Wyn
    Have you taken a,ook at Perch?

    It seems like a light, decent CMS getting some good reviews.
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    • Profile picture of the author andrejvasso
      Originally Posted by Tomos Wyn View Post

      Have you taken a,ook at Perch?

      It seems like a light, decent CMS getting some good reviews.
      Originally Posted by andrejvasso View Post

      ofc free and open source.
      Perch is £35* per website. That’s around $55 or €40.
      looks nice though but..... well, the quotes above say enough i think. But nevertheless thanks for the try!
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  • Profile picture of the author andrejvasso
    Thanks again!

    Frog CMS might is something I could use, while cushycms is again not free (at least if you want to "Use your own logo, color scheme and domain." - which I will obv. need to, because I am not going to use a subdomain for a client´s business website....).

    Still looking for some1 who has personal experience with a simple CMS, that he has been using and can give a detailed feedback! Like I said, I can google them myself, but I would like to hear some reviews
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  • Profile picture of the author rashidasri
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    • Profile picture of the author aniket1988
      Originally Posted by rashidasri View Post

      Drupal is the best content management system.

      Yup... Drupal roxxxx....
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  • Profile picture of the author logicfishsw
    boastmachine (boastology.com) is the simplest I know of.
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  • Profile picture of the author ethanramis
    Hey

    Nice Information CMS
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  • Profile picture of the author missil3
    phpnuke is a pretty simple CMS. Joomla , Mambo are good too but a little more advanced.
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  • Profile picture of the author murrad
    Joomla is good to start. I think you will never move out of it.
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    • Profile picture of the author vServer Center
      I think Concrete5 is an easy to use and powerful CMS.
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  • Profile picture of the author SupporTech
    I Suggest, Wordpress, Drupal and Joomla 3 most used CMS, and explore everything!
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  • Profile picture of the author justinpaul
    It's is a decent cms butt i can suggest you drupal and Joomla.
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  • Profile picture of the author Codez
    while a lil bit old you could try cutecms
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  • Profile picture of the author DavidWincent
    WordPress is the best option to start. It is a very simple CMS. It has got many templates and many features to explore. You will love it.
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    • Profile picture of the author James90210
      Originally Posted by DavidWincent View Post

      WordPress is the best option to start. It is a very simple CMS. It has got many templates and many features to explore. You will love it.
      I agree, most hosts provide a one click install for wordpress, or if your host doesn't installing via FTP is very straight forward. Plus once running, you can have content on line in minutes. Building as many ages as you like. Plus there are 10's of thousands of templates available.
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  • Profile picture of the author SEO Inspection
    Look for CMS systems that publish with text files. They are usually the most light weight. But they could require the content to be entered with HTML source for formatting.
    easycontent dot org Looks interesting.
    But I also think integrating a wordpress blog is the best option. The seo is easy and the navigation through the blog posts, etc is also easy.
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  • Profile picture of the author wasabi20
    Wordpress is the best CMS you can use.
    Simple, powerful and 100% free.

    Many plugins available and many free Wordpress theme.
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  • Profile picture of the author smithpaul
    Wordpress is best method for create a website. There are so many plugins in wordpress that more helpful getting best template. I like this one...
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  • Profile picture of the author aricajwalker
    Sounds like your more looking blog or news site. Not a CMS. I would say something like b2evolution or WordPress. if you want an easier CMS is probably Drupal has some power too. SEO is also well that was the best dog for my password for a long time.
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    • Profile picture of the author andrejvasso
      Originally Posted by aricajwalker View Post

      Sounds like your more looking blog or news site. Not a CMS. I would say something like b2evolution or WordPress. if you want an easier CMS is probably Drupal has some power too. SEO is also well that was the best dog for my password for a long time.
      Not sure how you jumped to that conclusion but I clearly said I am looking for a simple CMS.

      To all others suggesting Wordpress, Joomla or Drupal: Thanks for your time to answer (or better: thank me for giving you an opportunity to push your post count), but I said: a simple CMS (does it seem to you that Wordpress/Joomla/Drupal are simple and consist of only 1,2 core files?)

      Anyways, I think I found something. So thanks all!
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  • Profile picture of the author 007ke
    hi Andrejvasso,

    If you have found something then can you please share on this thread so that we all can equally benefit.

    Thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author SiteSmarty
    I use WP mostly because folks think it's the best and easiest, but SubDreamer is best if you want something simple for your client.
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  • Profile picture of the author smithclarke
    I installed several TYPO3 CMS Mambo Drupal for the nuclear bomb and its variants and so on. In addition to reading documents on the installation of the installation do not want to read something else.
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  • Profile picture of the author WritingFargo
    WordPress is the best but also look at Drupal & Joomla.
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  • Profile picture of the author ashmetry
    It doesn't get simpler than GetSimple especially with no database backend it makes it very portable... GetSimple CMS - No MySQL Needed, 5-Minute Setup, Plugins, Themes & Documentation
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  • Profile picture of the author webexperts666
    I think wordpress is best CMS and it mostly used.
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  • Profile picture of the author GioSec
    I would say wordpress.

    Limiting the permissions for the user would limit what they see so it's not too convoluted and then there's tons of good tutorial videos on youtube and other video sites to get all the wordpress basics covered, if you need to train your user on wordpress just select some good videos and your done.
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  • Profile picture of the author FriedBassMedia
    As stated above - GetSimple is pretty good for a flat file CMS - current package size comes in at a whopping 695KB.

    Has a few templates to choose from that you could easily redesign if needed and if you wanted to build your own, not that hard to learn and go..

    I opt for finding a template structure that works and re-styling it..

    Best of luck,
    FBM.
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  • Profile picture of the author rockerzz
    Checkout lightcms, perchcms, textpattern, modx and wordpress
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  • Profile picture of the author kokopelli
    There's also Quick.Cms by OpenSolution.org - they have a free version, and it uses a flatfile, not MySQL to store data. Also have some plugins.

    Maybe too many "core files' for you, but check it out. I'm testing it now on a new site, so do not have a boatload of experience with it yet.
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  • Profile picture of the author flashcontent
    I still think Wordpress is the most simple CMS, because you can get tons of tutorials,
    themes, plugin, and easy to use for developer and your client.

    And the best thing, it is free
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