At eDLink, we use various open source and proprietary CMS software such as Joomla!, Wordpress, vBulletin, DNN etc. We understand that clients have different needs and there is no one size fit all solution.
Having your website powered by a CMS is one of the most exciting technologies that you should consider. This allows you to easily update your own website even though you do not have web publishing knowledge. There are many benefits of using CMS:
Self Maintenance – After the website is developed, you may update the website without relying on your web designer/programmer. The website is fully functional without any support from your IT vendor.
Lower maintenance cost - Since the website can be maintained by you, there is no need for another web designer/programmer to update the site on your behalf, thus saving cost in the long run.
Live update of content - Content [text, images, flash, multimedia files etc] of CMS websites are stored in the database. So, update can be live and immediately published online.
Site Search – Since content is stored in database, site search function can be enabled. This is not possible for non CMS sites.
Faster learning curve - Instead of learning html, css and other programming languages, you only need to understand how to use the CMS software instead. There is no investment cost on web publishing software as well.
Multiple administrator access – With CMS, website can be updated and maintained by more than 1 administrator with different access levels.
Add on Extensions - With CMS, more components can be added at a low cost after a simple site is developed. Such components may include forum, newsletters, member login, document sharing etc.
CMS Software that we use:
1) There are various CMS software that we use. The most common one will be Joomla, a leading open source CMS software that is widely used and supported by a strong community. Joomla is released under the GNU General public license so its free to use. The support site is www.joomla.org. We have chosen Joomla because it is free to use, easy for customers to learn the software and maintain the site.
2) At eDLink, we also develop in house built CMS software using PHP and MySql. This solution is simpler to use, but not as powerful as Joomla. As there are limitations to Joomla software as well, you may need to discuss with us if custom built solution is more suitable rather than Joomla!
