If you even understand the word “blog”, you have also likely heard about WordPress. WordPress is a free blogging tool that is much more than just your average blogging. It is an intuitive interface that aids the blogger in creating the website environment they want for their readers. This blogging tool goes above and beyond what the average blog can. WordPress does have tools like templates and blog designs you can use for free, but for those bloggers that want more, there are custom wordpress design options that can optimize blogs and use WordPress as a complete CMS (Content Management System). Here’s how WordPress can be utilized to its full ability. Since WordPress is an open source publishing application that can be used on a user’s web server, there are many advantages of using the free and cost effective features it provides. More…
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With technology changing as rapidly as ti does, many business websites that were created a few years ago are in dire need of a redesign. While there were only a few different design elements being used a a few years ago, new and much more creative websites are popping up all over the web. There are many reasons that a business website could use a redesign. You will need to ask yourself some soul searching questions and give yourself a honest answer as well. First, when you visit your current site are you exited about it? If not, there’s your sign. When you are asked for your web address do you find yourself saying “We are working on it” or “We do not have one yet” ? If so, there’s your sign. But seriously, if you are not driving the traffic and page views you use to, then something is up. Does your analytics, and I hope you are running minimally Google Analytics, does it tell you you have a 70% or higher drop off rate? Then you may be bleeding money. Time for a new website redesign. These are but a few things to considered in determining if your business website life cycle has become depleted and is in need of a change.
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Some common problems associated with website design and development projects are wasted time, wasted money, ambiguity in scope, misinformed decisions, and many other errors related to communication and the execution of a project. Without a standardized process to help sort out the finner details of a web design and development project many, if not all of the above noted problems, are sure to prevail ruining well established relationships and adversely effecting a business.
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On Wednesday we published an article covering the usage of WordPress as a CMS and some of the basics behind the concept.
Today we follow up the theory article with some actual real world experience. After the break you will find several examples of some innovative ways that WordPress is being used as a content management system.
Examples after the break.
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If you’ve been around Nicasio Design & Development long enough, you’ve probably noticed that we’re always talking about using WordPress as a CMS. But what exactly is this CMS thing anyway, and why should you use it? Let’s break it down.
CMS stands for content management system. WordPress’ administrative area turns it into a CMS because it provides a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor similar to a mini-version of Microsoft Word. Basically, anyone that knows how to work Microsoft Word will be able to add and edit web content themselves without having to know any technical junk, like HTML. Below is a screenshot that shows what a WYSIWYG editor in WordPress looks like. Once you type in the box and hit save, whatever you’ve written is automatically published. It’s that simple.
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According to the 2009 Open Source Content Management System Market Share Report, WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal are dominating the market share on open source content management systems. That comes as no surprise as these platforms have the largest online communities and are the most documented.
One of the most positive findings of this report is how satisfied users are with WordPress, as the illustration below illustrates.
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For a good number of months now we have noticed an increase in the number of businesses approaching us with a new awareness of the benefits of using WordPress as a CMS. We understand that the decision makers need to be convinced of the benefits of a new solution before they begin to embrace it, but why now? Why the increased demand for WordPress as a comprehensive website solution? The answers may be found in the numbers.
WordPress by the numbers:
As of this post WordPress version 2.8 has been downloaded more then 5 million times.
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In case you did not already know this – WordPress is the Internet’s leading blogging software today. With its user-friendly features, this blog platform is ideal for beginners and novice bloggers. Small business, however, ranging from those who conduct online sales to simple information portals can use this platform for their blogs or websites as well. In fact we insist they use it when they come to us with a new project. Why? Glad you asked. For one it is free and easy-to-use.
More info on why you should be using WordPress after the break.
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For those of you not familiar with Wild Apricot, it is perhaps the most robust membership management solution around today. All web based – its users can run their website and manage their membership [via events, profiles, and online payments] all from one UI.
WIFTA wanted a site that set it apart from the pack of Wild Apricot templates. The result! Chris Underwood at his best. A site designed and developed for optimum use of the features Wild Apricot has to offers.
We are glad to announce the launch of this awesome new Content Management solution on behalf of WIFTA. A place where “media makers [can] connect, create, champion and inspire. ”
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About the author: Dan Cannon is the Lead Web Applications Developer for Nicasio Design and Development. Nicasio provides web based solutions for both individuals and businesses. Nicasio is highly proficient in WordPress design and development. Nicasio also owns and operates the E-Commerce solution NicE-Comm.
This is Part 3 of a 3 part series of case studies of sites we have built using the popular blogging platform WordPress as a powerful content management system.
Today we will look at one of our more recent site launches. The client is the Savannah Small Business Assistance Corporation.
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Nothing make us happier at Nicasio than launching a new website. This is a custom WordPress site that we are particularly proud of. The Small Business Assistance Corporation came to use with a website that had a ton of great content, and a convenient online loan application process. They needed a website redesign and wanted to reorganize their immense amount of content in a more user friendly way. They also needed a robust content management system to easily manage their large amount of data. The solution? WordPress of course.
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About the author: Dan Cannon is the Lead Web Applications Developer for Nicasio Design and Development. Nicasio provides web based solutions for both individuals and businesses. Nicasio is highly proficient in WordPress design and development. Nicasio also owns and operates the E-Commerce solution NicE-Comm.
This is the second article in a 3 part series addressing the use of WordPress as a content management system (or CMS for short).
While many people are aware of the power and versatility of WordPress as a blogging platform, few are aware that WordPress also possesses extremely robust content management features.
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