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Content Management Systems: Difference between a CMS and a Intranet feature?
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Hi,
At the moment, I am finalizing a web design project, and my client would like me to incorporate a “intranet feature” into the website, that would allow them to post info in the back-end for other team members of the company. In my opinion, I think they need a content management system, but I am still unsure. Does anyone know the difference between a CMS and a intranet? I am trying to remain web standards compliant in choosing a particular system to work with, and I think if I have a better understanding, I would be able to start searching for software for the website. Thanks for your help in advance!
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I'd say a CMS is management of content -- more of a publishing paradigm than anything else. It sounds like your client is looking for more of an internal communication tool. Without knowing the size of the organization and the level of communication they need, it is hard to recommend something. They might be able to get away simply using ZOHO or Basecamp.
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Hi mringlein,
Thanks for replying. I noticed that both ZOHO and Basecamp are not exactly integrated into a website. By any chance, do you know of anything I could use that would have a password-protected directory (to enter the system) so that multiple users could access with their own accounts, and the system itself would reside on the client’s own web server, other than logging into a different website? Thanks again. :)
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- CommentAuthorwilsonn1181
- CommentTimeApr 30th 2007
Joomla is a powerful (and opensource) CMS that could meet your client needs. It has a full security infrastructure allowing you everything from site admins to content contributors to readers only. There is also a vast array of templates and modules (i.e. to add blogs, photo management, etc) that can be easily found through google or the joomla website.
The tool only requires mysql and can easily be integrated into your general look for the client using CSS/PHP templates. -
It really depends what "info" they want to post. Is it just messages or is it files etc etc?? The difference in the two is huge - lookup document management in Google.
Maybe they need website management and document management. I think you need to seek clarification from your client. -
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the posts. After speaking with the client, what they are looking for is to have some kind of back-end system, where multiple people are able to login, and post information to share amongst other team members (like a blog, but not accessible to the public). This is sort of like a tool they would use to plan, and work together as a group.
A stupid idea (in my opinion) I had was to give them a directory in their website named as "blog" or something, where they could use Wordpress and post information onto the blog, and with this, they would give the link to only certain people that are working with them to view any information that is posted. -
Well you could just have that folder password protected. I dont think its a stupid idea.
Why recreate all the work of developing a system when there are already solutions that work? -
Thanks davist11....you got a point there. But I'm still not sure if its the right way to go...
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