Best PracticesContribute Versus Content Management Systems


When developing a website for a client or in an environment where others will be maintaining the content, there is always the question of which content management tool is appropriate. In many cases, Contribute provides the solution. However, a browser-based content management system is more appropriate in others.

When developing a site, one of the first questions you should ask yourself is whether your content will be embedded into the page or drawn from a database. If the answer is in a database, Contribute won't do you much good. Contribute isn't capable of editing database-driven content, so it would be more appropriate to look toward building a browser-based content management system. Browser-based systems usually must be homegrown and therefore take time to develop. In addition, a higher level of training must often be offered to end users before they are comfortable with the process of maintaining content.

Sites that feature static content, on the other hand, benefit from the features that Contribute has to offer. Contribute's low cost and easy-to-use interface offer a quick way to get your end users up to speed quickly. In addition, inexpensive training on Contribute is offered in a variety of formats, ranging from web tutorials to print books.

So, when planning your next web project, be sure to think about the content maintenance aspect and which tool might be more beneficial to your client or your project in the long run. Both options have their pros and cons. Taking the time to perform the analysis prior to the development phase can help you determine which would be appropriate.



Special Edition Using Macromedia Studio 8
Special Edition Using Macromedia Studio 8
ISBN: 0789733854
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 337

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