How to try a CMS before you download it
Thursday, October 25th, 2007
Choosing the right content management system (CMS) is just like choosing a new house. Not all houses are built the same and the same goes for CMS. One CMS may not have the features you need and another might seem bland for you. So how would you go about choosing the right CMS? Answer: OpenSourceCMS.
OpenSourceCMS allows you to test open source CMS software systems available on the Internet before you even download and install them. It saves you time by eliminating the need for trial and error. And the best part is that you don’t just see screenshots of the CMS. You get to use the software without installation and be an admin instantly. And with the two-hour refresh the site has, you don’t have to worry about breaking anything. Talk about hands-on experience.
Many of the free CMS software systems available in the Internet are showcased in OpenSourceCMS. Now you don’t have to go downloading and installing blindly, hoping that the chosen system would do what you want it to do. They have also grouped the CMS according to their uses. From blogs to wikis, for forums to image galleries, with OpenSourceCMS, you won’t go groping around for the right CMS that would fit your needs. Users need to have a basic idea of how a CMS works, if they’re to use this free resource to the fullest.
OpenSourceCMS works on most browsers. Certain privileges are disabled when trying out the different CMS they have in demo.