Mediawiki and WordPress have some similarities, however, are completely different in most of the aspects. Both are open-source web-based platforms that allow people to contribute some kind of content (typically articles) to a website.

The basic difference to keep in mind is that WordPress is a closed system where only certain people can add and edit information. Mediawiki, in contrast, is an open system where anyone is allowed to add content, which is strictly structured and controlled. What is more, Mediawiki is generally focused on informative and encyclopedia-oriented type of content while WordPress allows adding everything from the usual content to highly interactive media. One more important feature is that Mediawiki requires a certain level of programming skills and isn’t suitable for non-techie persons while WordPress is an award-winning user-friendly CMS that can be used even...

What is a static website? Definitely, those who have a website or at least have the intention to, know that the HTML sites have been the first that have changed the course of the Internet history. Back then, the only way to get your feet wet on the Net was to use HTML web-programming language. So, people who had some coding skills and knowledge could manage the site running. Those who lacked such abilities had to hire a specialist to do everything for them. CMS, in contrast, is a great solution to create and administer a web project for lay-users. Nowadays there is a huge amount of the platforms you can develop your site on. One of the most popular CMSs is Joomla. So, let’s find out what are the differences between websites which have been built using HTML language and those which have been created on Joomla platform.

What is Necessary to Know about HTML

Although, HTML is an old...

Many people who want to have a web presence online might think over two solutions: Wix and WordPress. Both platforms are widely used for building amazing do-it-yourself websites with no significant programming knowledge.

Wix is free and dynamic website builder with the help of which even novice users can easily create gorgeous websites with just a few mouse clicks. There is no need in having prior designing or coding skills. Wix is a visually-oriented platform - specifically it suits better for those who need lots of pictures posted on the page (photographers, designers, musicians and others). The most distinctive feature to keep in mind between Wix and WordPress is that Wix is considered to be a website, where you can sign up and easily create a web page. If you are ready to invest some amount of money - you can get your own web address (domain name). Although Wix offers tons of great...

In the vast changing era of Content Management Systems (CMS), the old HTML-based websites seem a bit outdated. But what are the reasons for that? Despite the numerous benefits, HTML has some significant drawbacks that make it less and less popular over the last years. Firstly, frames are not SEO- and URL-friendly, that means most search engines are unable to index HTML-based projects among others. All pages must be edited individually - in other words HTML is not centralized. The design process is not so versatile as with most CMS, and what is more, - you won’t be able to make your web pages dynamic and interactive due to its static origin. Running HTML static websites requires deep coding knowledge and skills. If you are running a static HTML website and you find it difficult for you to maintain such kind of project - have a look at TOP 5 reasons why WordPress is the platform of choice...

Both Joomla and Drupal are leading names today on the Web. They are open-source, free to use and customize platforms. Here is a look at their key differences but your final choice heavily depends on what your needs and goals are.
The name “Joomla” means “all together” and tries to live up to its name- the platform attempts to cater all kinds of users, from newbies to experienced developers. The CMS is flexible and customizable, boasts of a large community, lots of extensions and templates. Drupal has the fame of being one of the most advanced and sophisticated platforms available, and that is the reason why most webmasters and developers use it for their websites. In terms of usability - with Joomla you need some time to get acquainted with the platform and to master it. Drupal, in contrast, requires significant programming background in order to master the platform properly. Luckily...

Because blogging has become an essential part of everyday life - the choice between a wide range of platforms is a difficult task faced by many. In order to select a perfect blogging platform you should firstly consider the goal, the audience and the type of content which you are going to post. The central tension is between Tumblr and WordPress that are considered to be one of the most popular tools for this purpose.
Tumblr is a free feature-rich hosting platform that doesn’t expect having significant prior skills in order to start blogging. Meanwhile, WordPress isn’t as simple as Tumblr, it requires a certain level of programming knowledge to operate it properly. However, with its complexity comes more functionality. It provides thousands of plugins for customization while Tumblr has none. The main difference between these two platforms is that Tumblr is a microblogging platform...

When you announce your presence in web, no matter if it is corporate website or blog, the most essential but challenging is to use an appropriate CMS platform. If you are serious about some web project, you can not afford to make any mistakes. So, you should build your website on the trusted CMS platform. When it comes to making the choice, there are lots of options and you can be easily lost in this amount.

Nevertheless, today we will take a look at Tumblr and WordPress. Both Tumblr and WordPress go hand-to-hand. WordPress is around since 2003 and is one of the most commonly used. Tumblr which appeared not long time ago, has become a new player on the field and has gotten more and more attention these days.

Tumblr is both a microblogging platform and a social networking website. This service allows users to post multimedia and other content to a short-form blog. Users can follow...

Nowadays, while speaking about the most popular and widespread CMS platform, undoubtedly, WordPress is referred to as No.1. It takes the great bulk of market share and is distinguished as the most user friendly website building tool. And, perhaps, this feature helped this CMS software move forward. That is why simplicity makes WordPress the most popular content management system.

On the contrary, Joomla is denoted as more powerful website building tool that possesses more advanced functionality, multiple sites creation possibilities, and other tempting features. Just imagine Joomla website that is created with the master touch. Thus, just a little Joomla practice and your website management dedication needed to make your site the perfect one.

Whatever brand is in trend, everything runs into the purposes and aims of your website idea. So, let’s go to the wilds of Joomla and...

Once, a wise man said, ‘In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity’. And this statement may be absolutely co-related with the website management. Not so far ago, sites were created with the help of HTML that were too much for the average Internet users. When today, this tedious procedure becomes completely straightforward and transparent for literary everyone. Denoting the simplicity of website creation to the highest priority, CMS (content management platform) opens the new age of web technology and equips everyone with the robust and intuitive possibilities of website management.

Tracing back to the basics, let’s cast a glance at the most imposing CMS platforms of modern time - Joomla and WordPress. Having conquered almost the major part of content management system market, more frequently these website builders are gathering pace of the...

Today, running a website is like to be alive (how tank it sounds) or at least it’s the most common way to make a claim about yourself or just commence an entrepot. And there are several reasons why the undertakers make a preference to an online solution over any other possible ways. First of all, you won’t have to spend extra spendings on any resources, there are a lot of website creation tools which provide you with all-in-one solutions where your imagination is the only limit. Simultaneously, running a website takes little time and allows to cover the bigger size of your target audience rather that you could do using an average media ad or papers.

So, if you already bring around to create your own website, more probably there will be two blog publishing platforms you’ll stumble upon - they are Blogger and WordPress. Generally, many consider these instruments neverending competitors...