A peek into the best PHP based Content Management Systems

Content is one the most important aspects of a website and plays a significant role in its success. For this only reason, the basic question that comes to the mind of website owners is management of content. However the issue has been resolved with the introduction of various open source Content Management Systems that can be easily made use of, for creating websites and dealing with its content in an effective way.

These CMSs offer a wide range of functional features through which creation, edition, publication and modification of a site’s content can be carried even if one doesn’t have expert knowledge of a programming language. Though there are several such CMSs but here we are going to discuss those PHP based systems that are currently being touted as the best. However in order to present an unbiased view, we are going to mention their efficiencies as well as their drawbacks.

WORDPRESS

WordPress, has surpassed the expectations as a Blog publishing application/ platform and is now considereed as an efficient CMS not only for creating Blogs but highly complex websites as well. It is easy to install and its popularity can be gauged from the large number of sites that have been or are being made using this as CMS.

Advantages that WordPress offers

• There is no need to have high technical knowledge for using WordPress and anyone with basic knowledge can start making its use for website/ blog creation.

• WordPress offers numerous Plug-ins through which the functionality of the blog or website can be increased depending upon the need.

• Customized Themes is another major advantageous feature of WordPress. One can choose from the several available themes or customize wordpress themes to create a distinct look.

• WordPress has search engine friendly features which help in achieving better ranking.

Disadvantages associated with Wordpress

• It might cause some serious security issues because of its open coding system.

• It might happen in WordPress that a Plug-in may affect the functioning of other.

JOOMLA

Joomla is another widely used CMS that presents a wide range of online applications. Websites made using Joomla offer high value to users and therefore its usage has increased considerably in the recent past.

Benefits of using Joomla

• Joomla is appropriate for creating Corporate websites, online magazines, small commercial sites

• It has a well organized administrative panel which is easy to use

• It is a complete CMS

• Joomla Extensions, with which the desired features or functionality can be added to the site, thus increases the favorability towards using Joomla

• Joomla offers an excellent Community Support which helps in sorting related issues

Joomla Drawbacks

• Unlike WordPress, one may have to pay for certain Plug-ins in Joomla

• It may require the help of skilled developers to carry out certain modifications

DRUPAL

Drupal is another powerful Content Management System that offers thousands of Modules as well as several in-built applications to create websites. There are many advantages that Make Drupal another widely used CMS along with WordPress and Joomla.

Favorable Aspects of Drupal

• Large number of Modules and Add-ons which provide the flexibility to enhance a website’s functionality

• It is easy to customize theme and layout using Drupal

• Drupal is quite suitable for creating websites with many pages and thus large content

• It is easy to update a Drupal based website

Disadvantages of Drupal

• Unlike Wordpress, Drupal is not so user friendly

• If compared with other CMSs, Drupal has a bigger learning curve

Thus WordPress, Joomla and Drupal as Content Management Sytems have their specific benefits and can be selected on the basis of the nature, size and scope of the website. The one which is most suitable considering the purpose of the site can be chosen for creating a quality site.

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