WordPress as a CMS | WordCamp MSP | Nov. 13, 2010
November 13th, 2010 — Blog Post, Wordpress
I was asked to take over this topic this morning, and I will do my best to adhere to the following session description:
This session will go into depth on the ease of using WordPress as an all-purpose content management system. Especially from the standpoint of how developers can quickly turn out quality, administrable websites for their clients with just a few key plugins and a base install of WordPress.
First thing’s first – WordPress is a CMS. What this session will cover is how to make WordPress do some fun things that are widely utilized on websites.
Some plugins and “upgrades” that might help you include:
- General Stuff
- Use a “page” as your front page
- Custom Field Template plugin
- PageMash
- Gravity Forms
- Custom Post Type UI plugin
- White Label CMS plugin
- Genesis Simple Sidebars plugin
- Post Formats (v 3.1) and Custom Post Types - User Management
- WordPress Multi-Site
- BuddyPress
- Capability Manager Plugin - Fancy Stuff
- Meteor Slides
- Featured Content Gallery
- NextGen Gallery
- TinyMCE Advanced plugin