Written by Ed Peterson | 17 August 2007

Having a dynamic site, which utilizes databases for content and member administration doesn’t have to be expensive. I have developed a CMS framework that allows me to customize a site to my clients needs, quickly and economically.

By using a base framework, all of the backend developmental work is already in place. This includes content, user, advertiser and site management allowing the site owner to add/change/remove content without the ongoing need of a programmer. As a result, the complete website control is in the site owner's hands. You don’t have to wait for a programmer to make changes to the site, you can do it whenever you want!

The system also includes a community development component. This component allows site members to post content on your site (you still maintain the ability to edit, approve, publish and remove the content), develop friendships among members, correspond with each other, share information, post pictures, etc. As the site owners you maintain control over what your members have access to, and can encourage the development of your community the way that you think best. Most communities develop around a niche, the focus of your site. This is the reason that some of your site visitors, become members. These are the people that have a common interest, your sites focus. They want to keep in touch with you and your site so they join.

Providing community functionality where members can meet other, increases the prospect that your members will remain active. When you successfully develop a community, members return to your site, not only to read the content that you have posted, but to meet up with the friends they make there.

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