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CMS Matrix

When evaluating what Content Managment System (CMS) to use, we use the following website function matrix to help evaluate the site's needs. Based on the functional needs and desires of the client, we make recommendations.  All three CMSs are widely used at UCI. If you have any questions, please email wcg@uci.edu.

 

Website Function Cascade Server Drupal WordPress
Static web content
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News
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RSS Feeds
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Forums
Not available
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Blogs
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Wikis
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Mailto Web Forms
Plugin or Module Needed
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Social Networking Links
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Video Embed
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Calendar
Not available Plugin or Module Needed Plugin or Module Needed
Comments/Discussion
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WYSIWYG Editing
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Multi-user roles
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Access Control (Authenticated Content Support)
Not available Plugin or Module Needed Plugin or Module Needed
Themes
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Site Search
3rd Party
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Analytics
3rd Party
3rd Party
3rd Party
Mobile Versions
Plugin or Module Needed Plugin or Module Needed Plugin or Module Needed
Workflow
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Software Cost
$2,000/year/per unit*
Free
Free
Hosting
Separate from Cascade
Same web server
Same web server
Training availability
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Key

Built-in
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Plugin/Module/Coding Plugin or Module Needed
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