I need to learn to code a CMS!

evanmit · 05-10-06, 03:35 AM

Hey EveryoneI just burnt the last 5 hours making a 56 page static website, because I cant code a CMS. Every single page was linked by hand, and whenever I do updates it will have to be the same! Are there any good tutorials about making a basic CMS floating around anywhere?

**Avix** · 05-10-06, 05:45 AM

To create a basic CMS is incredibly easy, all you need to know is how to select, insert, update and delete records from a database. If you search php tutorials this is usually the first thing covered.

You dont necessarily even need to know how to make a secure area, you could just password protect the admin folder from the server.

Then to make it a bit easier to use upload FCKEditor or similar and paste the code they supply onto your textareas in the forms.

Alternatively look on hotscripts, theres loads of free/cheap scripts about. Joomla is incredible (and free) I would use it even if it cost a few hundred $ per site.

GlobalWebDan · 05-10-06, 08:07 AM

If you would really like to learn, I may be able to hook you up with someone who could help you out. Not sure if he would be willing, but if you send me a private message, I'll check with him and see.

**Baby Boy** · 05-10-06, 10:28 PM

I can help you if you would like, send me a PM.

I'd recommend doing this. For all of your pages, use this PHP code:

<?php include("yourfilename.htm"); ?>

Make that for your menu portion of your pages or whatever pages will often be updated. This'll allow for you to update ALL of your pages. Its just like frames but more flexible.

I am getting my internet back on tomorrow I believe so if I do, send me a IM on AIM and I'll be glad to help you out, I am intermediate level with PHP (functions, includes and such.)

feros · 05-10-06, 10:40 PM

You can't live without phpinclude (.shtml include works too, but it's been so long since I've used that I've forgotten the code for it). Also, you could learn how to skin something basic like Wordpress or Drupal ... if you know basic HTML you can skin any CMS on the market no problem.