Starting over again, part three.

Apparently the technology doesn't exist for what we're trying to do for 5chan Phase II, so we're going to have to create it ourselves.

Might take a minute, but it'll get done.

So disregard the post before this one about us looking into using CMS and Drupal. We're starting over from scratch.

In the mean time, enjoy this picture:

- 5chanDev

So much content, so little management

We here at 5chan have been rather busy designing the website behind the scenes (not really, but roll with it for now) and the next thing to tackle on the list is implementing a Content Management System (CMS) into the site for administrators like us to easily and seamlessly manage and submit new original content for you all to enjoy.

But what exactly IS a CMS, you ask? Let us look at a few examples you may have heard before and see if we can jog your memory.

The first and most popular option is Wordpress

More than simply a blog platform, Wordpress makes it easy and simple for content providers to update and maintain their websites. With over 24,000 plugins on the main website alone, it is easily configurable to meet any demand. The downside? Since most users use it for blogging purposes and that is what it's typically known for, it's too easy to fall into that category when designing a website around Wordpress.

Next on our list is Drupal

This CMS solution is a good balance between complex and simplicity. It provides enough tools and documentation to achieve just about any result a designer or artist can think of. While less popular than Wordpress, it still has a large 20,000+ collection of plugins (or modules, as they call them) to make it easier for web developers to get their site functioning the way they want. The downside? There's a learning curve. While not too steep, you're fooling yourself if you think it's as easy as Wordpress to get started. We're actively considering putting in the extra effort for this option as it seems like the best long term path for 5chan.org as a growing website and community.


These last two are called Concrete5 and CushyCMS

Both these services advertise to be easy to use and direct competitors to solutions like Drupal. They're interesting to consider because despite not having huge popularity, they may be able to achieve the result we're looking for at a fraction of the time and energy. I'll need to personally test these two and talk to actual web developers for their advice and opinion, but for now they'll just look nice on our blog.

Well 5channers that's all we have for you today, tune in next time when we might actually have some news to report to you!

Until then, stay frosty.
~The Rave

This is the man who will save 5chan.

 
We call him "The Rave".

He's our new web designer.

I'm sorry that this is the only update I can give at this time. But there will be more to come.

- 5chanDev