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How to Build Your Web Site the Right Way - Using Wordpress

There are many online Content Management Systems (CMS) available to build your website. The resources area contains some links to various guides and systems to help utilize them. Some of the more popular systems are;

• Wordpress (this area was built using it)
• Joomla
• Drupal
• Mambo
• Movable Type

Many web hosts, including the one I use and recommend, have free “one click” installs of these tools available for you. You may still need to set up a database (free tutorials on some hosts will guide you through that) and you will want to upgrade to the latest version of the one you’re using. This is easiest to do BEFORE you start building your site, and each CMS provides directions on how to do it. This is the biggest advantage and the biggest drawback to using an online CMS to build your web site. These tools, especially the blogging platforms, can have frequent upgrades and security fixes. But if you’re trying to get a site set up quickly and easily, and you’d like to be able to update it easily, they are an excellent choice.

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