You could probably visit any webmaster forum on the Internet or Google the question, “What is the best content management system for me to use for my site?” and you will get a varied difference in opinion on what system works the best.
Currently there are three popular and well known open-source options out there that I would like to present a brief review of:
WordPress
Pros: Anyone venturing into building a Web site on a CMS for the first time should consider WordPress as a strong choice. It is simple, intuitive, easy to use and easy to install. Templates and plugins are readily available on WordPress.org and easy to install as well. This system is ideal for someone with light technical skills.
Cons: Being one of the simplest systems also makes it one of the most limited systems. Sites can only be worked on with a live internet connection. This is something to keep in mind when using WordPress.
Joomla
Pros: Joomla is designed for the masses, just like WordPress. It is extremely popular in part because it has a nice visual interface that makes it easier to use than other systems. The community forums at Joomla.org are extremely active and helpful for new users. The site also has an extensive number of available plugins, which are easy to install. Joomla is best suited for someone with moderate technical skills.
Cons: The quantity of plugins is weakened by the quality of plugins. Not all of the plugins integrate effectively and must be discarded. The HTML editing interface is quirky at best. Security also is an issue; the community forums tend to show a high number of hacking problems on member sites. The software is limited in what it can do with the layout and presentation of pages.
Drupal
Pros: By far, Drupal is the most technically advanced of the three systems. It is highly respected for its tightly built architecture, speed and effectiveness. Security clearly is a top concern. Layout and presentation are less limited than WordPress or Joomla. As a result, Drupal is a CMS that appeals to webmasters with strong technical skills.
Cons: The interface is the least intuitive of the three systems. Drupal is well-known for having “a steep uphill learning curve,” a quote that has appeared often in discussions about its strong points and weak points. In addition, the forums are the least helpful of the three systems if the post comes from a new and inexperienced user with weak to moderate technical skills.
LyricalBiz works exclusively with WordPress.
I have found this to be easy for my clients to grasp and the plugin modules are always growing. So far I haven’t found much that WordPress can’t handle.
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Wordpress is the best I love it
Great post ! topics are very interesting really useful. Thanks for all about the information of Joomla, Drupal and word press. Nice description.
Yes great comparison, I must say! We also had covered the same topic few days back. Hope the link would add into discussion started above. http://bit.ly/bp39Q8
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