Being new to Content Management Systems altogether, and only having just tried out phpWCMS and never used a database before, or php. I wondered if someone could describe to me briefly the actual process of getting the whole thing to look like an ordanary site.
I take it you use "templates"? Is this editing the original design or a new design which is then placed over the orginal? When you design your template what things do you need to take into account to accomodate for the phpWCMS?
How easy is it to design your site as a static site and then upload it to phpWCMS?
Is it hard to do the dynamic processes like having the home page display 10 most recent articles?
I know this may all seem like really stupid questions, but i've never used a CMS so i really have no idea how it all links together.
Thanks again for your feedback.
Getting to grips with CMSs...
I'm new to cms's as well, but I can see why so many folks use them. Bear in mind that this answer comes from a fellow novice.....
Basically, you can cut and past the general design features from a static site into your template. You use the features of WCMS to add fields where you want dynamic content....... The template area allows you to past in your header, footer, and any other fixed parts of your site. It really is going to make my life a lot easier. Wish I'd gone this direction years ago instead of editing the flat HTML files!
As for a dynamic process to show a fixed number of articles in relation to when they were posted - I don't know if there is a built in function, it would be relatively simple to write a script if one isn't built in (I have to believe there is one, but I never pull the manual out until I run into a problem....).
Basically, you can cut and past the general design features from a static site into your template. You use the features of WCMS to add fields where you want dynamic content....... The template area allows you to past in your header, footer, and any other fixed parts of your site. It really is going to make my life a lot easier. Wish I'd gone this direction years ago instead of editing the flat HTML files!
As for a dynamic process to show a fixed number of articles in relation to when they were posted - I don't know if there is a built in function, it would be relatively simple to write a script if one isn't built in (I have to believe there is one, but I never pull the manual out until I run into a problem....).
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Sevenupcan
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Thanks for your reply.
So i take it you use a main style sheet to determine the most part of the asthetics of your site and the HTML cut and pasting you mentioned for the layout/structure of your site?
I'm sure i will be able to find out how to make a recent articles list. Does anyone know if it is possible to create blogs with phpWCMS with comments and such?
I know what you mean about using static pages, should be a lot easier using phpWCMS. Just need to get to grips with it.
So i take it you use a main style sheet to determine the most part of the asthetics of your site and the HTML cut and pasting you mentioned for the layout/structure of your site?
I'm sure i will be able to find out how to make a recent articles list. Does anyone know if it is possible to create blogs with phpWCMS with comments and such?
I know what you mean about using static pages, should be a lot easier using phpWCMS. Just need to get to grips with it.
