Blogs and Content Management Systems

The evolution for the creation and implementation of a website begins with a desire to establish a presence on the internet. Many people begin by creating web pages with basic information such as a home page, about us, products or services, possible links, and finally a contact us page.

The selection of graphics and images may take a back seat when a template is used just so the site can be up as quick as possible. In this case many are electing to start with blogs, containing established templates of colors and styling, so the client can concentrate on the content. Indeed blog systems such as Blogger itself, http://www.blogger.com/, has many features, enabling one to begin communicating on the internet very quickly.

Types of sites:

1. Brochure sites, or business card sites provide information about the company/person/non-profit with images and text.
2. The next level is a Slightly Interactive site where someone can send a request via a form for more information, or add comments which are then emailed to the webmaster or designated reviewer.
3. Highly Interactive sites allow for specialized logins for customers, purchase capabilities (ecommerce), and can include instant messaging with agents on standby, as well as other features.

Blogs and Content Management systems provide for highly interactive site capability, and with the plethora of additional plug-ins, become a certain selection for many. Joomla, an Open Source CMS, http://www.joomla.org/, has much support, and continuously evolves in ease of use.

Between CMS packages, and blog systems, creating an internet presence, is becoming easier.