How, you ask, does withinsight technologies create fabulously complex, interactive websites that are so affordable? We do this by using open-source CMS technologies like Joomla, Drupal and Wordpress.

If you haven't heard of open-source CMS's, here's the basic jist:

Joomla, Drupal and Wordpress are all types of open-source, database-driven Content Management Systems (CMS). CMS sites are those in which the user can log in and easily edit text, upload pictures, add news items, blog, add events -- all without having to know HTML. You've probably already used a CMS site numerous times before (paying bills online, using online calendars, uploading pictures to a printing service, online banking, blogging, Facebooking, etc) so we know you're already an expert.

Now, when we say that "users" can log in and easily edit text, upload pictures, etc, we're talking about you! Well, you and some other people too, such as:

• ...the rest of your organization.
• ...the rest of your organization, and your entire client base.
• ...the rest of your organization, your entire client base...and some other group of people related to you whom we haven't thought of yet.

In all of the above scenarios, each set of users can have individual permissions to access, edit or add content to your site.

Joomla, Drupal and Wordpress are also easily configured to provide some really helpful tools to building an online community. Here are a few examples of those tools:

• Detailed user registration and online community creation
• User discussion forums
• Events calendar that multiple users can edit and manage
• Photo galleries
• Rotating banner ads with unique displays on each page or section
• Various displays of Google's AdSense's banners, generating easy site revenue
• New product (or service) listings, with user reviews of these listings
• Online purchasing or membership fees

How's all of that sound to you? If you are interested in knowing more about how an open-source CMS site can help your business or non profit, please contact us for rates and information.