Open Source Blogging Software Michelle Murrain, NOSI June 24, 2008
Apr 22, 2015
Open Source Blogging SoftwareMichelle Murrain, NOSI
June 24, 2008
What we'll cover todayWhat we'll cover today
What is blogging? Options for creating a blog CMS vs. Blogging tool Drupal & Joomla CMS and Blogging MovableType WordPress WordPress case study
What is blogging?What is blogging?
Regularly updated news, opinion or journaling Often read by RSS feed Usually (but not always) allows comments Used to engage constituents Can have one, or multiple authors
Options for creating a blogOptions for creating a blog
Software as a Service, such as: Blogger.com
Free LiveJournal
Both free and paid versions Wordpress.com
Free, and very cheap paid versions TypePad.com
Ranges in price Blogware
Sold only through resellers
Options for creating a blogOptions for creating a blog
Open Source Blogging tools WordPress MovableType B2evolution
Open Source CMS tools Drupal Joomla Others Many (not all) have blogs as a part of the integrated
CMS package Some (like Plone) require add-on tools
Proprietary Blog/CMS tools Build your own Don't ever do
this!
CMS or Blog?CMS or Blog?
CMS – Content Management System: designed to manage an entire website
Blogging tool – just designed to manage a blog If you already have a CMS, and want to add a
blog: If the CMS is capable, or there is a strong add-on, this
is a good option A standalone blog tool has advantages/disadvantages:
Different authentication Designed to be only a blog – strong blogging plug ins, etc. Blog, not CMS workflow Different template
CMS or Blog?CMS or Blog?
Using a blogging tool for a CMS is not recommended. Not designed as a CMS Provides real limitations You'll be sorry later
Drupal BlogDrupal Blog
A blog in Drupal is a module Authenticated users may, or may not, have access
to the blog module, depending on what group they are in
Blog is directly connected to an individual user Comments are built in
JoomlaJoomla
Blog is a content category Comments are not out-of-the-box – you need to
add a plug in to deal with blog comments
Movable TypeMovable Type
Used to be proprietary (there are still proprietary versions)
Now GPL v2 MT is what powers TypePad Very professional, high end
WordPress (and Wordpress.com)WordPress (and Wordpress.com)
“Industry Standard” Very easy to set up and use
Many hosting companies have “one click” installation Wordpress.com very easy to set up Even without that, it is quite easy to install Very intuitive interface
Designed just for blogging Multiple authors and roles
Subscriber, contributor, author, editor, administrator Link management (for blogrolls) Comment management/moderation RSS feeds for entries and comments
WordPressWordPress
Lots of templates available Lots of plug ins Undergoing a lot of development – it has
improved greatly over the years WordPress MU (μ)
Multi-user – basically make your own wordpress.com
DEMO
Word Press Case StudyWord Press Case Study
The AAUW (American Association of University Women) launched a blog in February 2008
Peggy Woods-Clark Website Manager
Holly Kearl AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund Manager