[Web4lib] joomla?

[c]

Unless you are doing some extremely complex data manipulation and very
complex custom layouts, WordPress will easily handle all you need. Even if
you are doing something that complex, you can still do it with WordPress.

I would not suggest Joomla or Drupal unless you have a programmer who is
going to do a lot of the support and work on the site. The CMSs are aimed at
different audiences and have very different approaches. Unless you are in
many senses an old school programmer, you will be most comfortable in
WordPress.

Purcell

On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 8:50 AM, Mutch, Andrew <AMutch at twp.waterford.mi.us>wrote:

> Margaret,
>
> For a small group, I generally direct people to WordPress. It's usually
> very easy to set up and more importantly, easy to manage and update. In my
> experience, most people can get themselves around a WordPress site and do
> the basic tasks of adding and editing content without needing much
> assistance. You also can configure it to look more like a tradional web site
> and less like a blogging platform, if that's what people need. I manage
> Drupal and Joomla sites and both have their strengths and weaknesses. But
> unless I'm going to be managing the site or know there's someone with a more
> technical background to manage them, they require more work and knowledge
> than most people have or want to spend on a basic web site. Once you do the
> initial setup and configuration of a WordPress site, my experience is that
> it doesn't require much additional tweaking to keep in running.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Andrew Mutch
> Library Systems Technician
> Waterford Township Public Library
> Waterford, MI
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Margaret Gross
> Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 9:41 PM
> To: web4lib at webjunction.org
> Subject: [Web4lib] joomla?
>
> Hi folks
> I am looking to develop a website for a small private nonprofit club.
>
> Any recommendations on what software to use?
> Is Joomla overkill? Is it easy to use?
>
> Any recommendations for free web hosting I have used Google Sites, but
> wonder if there is a better way
>
> I have a laptop with limited disk space and limited RAM
>
> I know that I have asked much. Any suggestions would be most welcome Will
> summarize for the list.
>
> thanks
>
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