Open Source CMS or Open Source Software is off the shelf or out of box solutions which can be readily deployed to a web entity. These CMSs are freeware and are available on platforms like LAMP and Java. Some of the popular CMSs are Drupal, Joomla, and WordPress which runs on LAMP. Alfresco is one of the popular CMS which runs on Java.
The advantages with Open Source CMS are
a) Easy implementation
b) Freeware
c) Free community support via blogs, forums, websites and social networking sites
d) Paid support available for enterprise editions
e) Fully tested for functional and load time issues
f) Free themes available
The disadvantage with Open Source CMS is that they are difficult to mend! Functionality is limited and adding additional functionality might be troublesome! Understanding of the CMS is a little difficult for the less tech savvy Clients! Interfaces with the technical terminology are sometime difficult. Workflow has been in accordance to the CMS and is difficult to modify. Hacking is a concern with the source code in public.
Digital Dhamaal works closely with the client in choosing the right CMS for the website in mind. We choose the CMS based on various parameters values based on client requirements. We have experience in-house developers and have worked on customize development on open source CMS like Joomla and Wordpress.
For details, please visit Joomla Development, Wordpress Development
We have also developed sites on social networks like Ning.
For details please also visit Ning Development