What is the use of Wordpress/Joomla?

Question

Hello all

I am developing a travels related website using cakephp. I have to put some tour itinerary/special vacation campaign etc. on it almost everyday. The template/format remain the same, just the content changes. So, I am guessing that I can use some content management system like Wordpress/Joomla here.

Till now I had been working mainly on static pages only, but from now I will work on including search functions, forums, members area, polls, etc. in the website.

Can somebody tell me if switching to these CMS technologies is a good idea?

Regards

Answer 1

Yes, it is really a good idea. Using already built CMS saves time and increases the customization. For Wordpress, there are thousands of plugin which can transform WP into a CMS.

Also, security will be good if a CMS is used. You will get regular updates for stability.

Check this page: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2176829/need-a-simple-cms-should-i-customise-an-existing-cms-or-build-from-scratch

Answer 2

Joomla would be apt for you. Because Its going to be something like a website. Hence you can choose joomla, also there are lot of joomla templates available, you can customise to your needs.

Wordpress would not be right for you since its a blogging tool. Unless until you need blogging functionality you need not have wordpress.

There is also something like drupal,

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