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NTxNerd
09-15-2009, 10:20 AM
What is the easiest way to allow a client to edit their site after you make it? They just need to be able to change a small bit of text and picture? Any suggestions of whether to go with a site builder or a program I can link?

Sophia
09-15-2009, 12:00 PM
You could use a self hosted content manager, something less robust, for just text and images if they are doing simple edits or you could use something like Surreal CMS (http://surrealcms.com/) for them.
katelynsdad
09-15-2009, 12:51 PM
A CMS-based site would work for that. Many already started using Wordpress as a CMS platform.

mybrokengnome
09-17-2009, 07:12 PM
You can't go wrong with WordPress, that is one awesome application.
websketchers
09-17-2009, 08:11 PM
You can use any CMS, such as joomla, wordpress, etc..:)
tenXmom
09-20-2009, 06:58 PM
I have a couple of clients who can barely send an email :confused:

I've set them up with Texty: The Simplest CMS (http://www.texty.com) - they can edit small sections of their web pages without causing any damage
scadesigns
09-21-2009, 04:03 AM
I'd have to say WordPress as well.
MikeF0421
09-21-2009, 01:39 PM
I've got to agree with Wordpress as well. It's such a breeze to use and it's easy to teach poeple, especially if all they are looking to do is update the site with new posts from time to time.
charmed
09-21-2009, 05:49 PM
To me, when dealing with someone who knows nothing, wordpress is the simplest way to go. Joomla is a little more difficult but with some training (in person) you may be able to teach them.
mouwilmir
10-12-2009, 02:10 AM
You can't go wrong with WordPress, that is one awesome application.

I agree with use wordpress.
You can try it. It's useful.
AlisonMSmith
10-18-2009, 02:20 PM
WordPress is going to be one of the easier platforms for most. I have a lot of permabloggers on one of my sites and most know almost nothing about web anything. But they can post with few problems.

Unless the person is really interested in getting into the back end, I'd stay away form Joomla for a non-techie client. I'm doing my first Joomla site right now. I really like it but find the learning curve relatively steep. The paradigm is just different from most other platforms. (Generally, I've used GoLive, DreamWeaver, and WordPress -- after hard code.)