Simple (and stupid?) question:

 

I want to create a website that the user (with no idea what they are doing) can do the updates from a normal web browser. All I want to know is what this is called so I can search for some info/books on how to do this.

 

I have ok experience in HTML coding and flash ...

 

Thanks for any help....

You're referring to a content management system or cms for short.

There's no need to build one yourself; try something like Wordpress(free) and well recommended.

You can design your own theme for it and the back end/admin side is very straightforward to use.

Not sure exectly what you are asking.

 

Do you want any visitor to be able to update.

Or are you on about some sort of content management system.

 

Pat

Good point Pat.

I hadn't read the question like that but on second reading, I see what you mean

Thanks so far...

 

Hoping to do both. A page that can have the bulk of information changed by a lay user and also the option of people logging in and being able to change specific content related to them. ie, log on to create your own page with pre defined text boxes then be able to update specific information only relevent to your page.

Thanks so far...

 

Hoping to do both. A page that can have the bulk of information changed by a lay user and also the option of people logging in and being able to change specific content related to them. ie, log on to create your own page with pre defined text boxes then be able to update specific information only relevent to your page.

 

If you dont mind me asking, why would you want your website changed by just anybody, surely thats asking for trouble, considering your allowing access to the bulk of your page/site.

 

The second part can be done ,as Elanman said above

 

Cheers

 

Pat

Pat and all,

 

I want to create a webpage that effectivly has a persons name and their CV. For this web page the CV information will be updated by the individual regularly. I think I will need to do it so only the CV relating to your name can be updated by you and you have to register through a moderator first. So schematically, there will be a page with a list of peoples names (about 200), each linking to an individuals page.

 

Now you mention it I can see some pitfalls but I am trying to make something which is kept up to date and less work for me.

 

Hope this clarifies it a little ...

You should be looking at server side languages like PHP and a database to store data like MySQL. You'll find a ton of tutorials on Google or you could buy a book.

 

Edit: The easier way would be to hire someone to build it for you (It takes some time to learn those)

So something like wikipedia?

So something like wikipedia?

A little ... but you will be only able to change your specific page, not anyone elses.

@ smileyboy

 

Can you explain in context what you're trying to actually do? It sounds like you want to build a jobs related site or something similar.

 

There are plenty of off the shelf Content Management Systems that might help, but we need a little more detail before pointing you in the right direction.

Ok ... main page with 3 text boxes that are updateable by only me (or a nominated person). Need to be self updateable text boxes.

 

Similar with a few more pages ...

 

One page will have a list of names. Innitially I have this list and I will type in the data. So when you click their name you will open another page containing their specific information. It will be (i think) a small number of text boxes (say 3) with set questions. The person must register with me first and then will be able to change their page only (ie just the stuff in the text boxes). When they are updated by the individual I would like the updates to go via an email to me just to check there is nothing stupid put up etc (just like a moderator of a forum). This will be the only part of the website that can be changed by someone other than me or someone I nominate - the rest of the site need to be secure etc.

 

There will be other areas of the site that people can submit work to but I don't expect this to be a big part so I will be happy for it to be emailled to me and I will update.

 

Schematically this is my site...

That's basically a CMS. People can only edit the stuff they have permission to edit. Something like Wordpress should do. The only non-standard bit is sending out the email notification, but Wordpress has a lot of plugins and you may well find one that does the job or one that you can adapt.

Thanks everyone ... got enought to go on for now ... will call again shortly I'm sure.

Thanks again

Ok ... main page with 3 text boxes that are updateable by only me (or a nominated person). Need to be self updateable text boxes.

 

Similar with a few more pages ...

 

One page will have a list of names. Innitially I have this list and I will type in the data. So when you click their name you will open another page containing their specific information. It will be (i think) a small number of text boxes (say 3) with set questions. The person must register with me first and then will be able to change their page only (ie just the stuff in the text boxes). When they are updated by the individual I would like the updates to go via an email to me just to check there is nothing stupid put up etc (just like a moderator of a forum). This will be the only part of the website that can be changed by someone other than me or someone I nominate - the rest of the site need to be secure etc.

 

There will be other areas of the site that people can submit work to but I don't expect this to be a big part so I will be happy for it to be emailled to me and I will update.

 

Schematically this is my site...

 

Ok so it's really a directory of people where each person can have an account and update their own data.

 

Wordpress will do what you want but you'd probably need several plugins to get all the functionality.

 

Have a look at http://www.expressionengine.com/ as it does everything you want right out of the box with no plugins necessary. What's more you can approach it in two ways:

 

1. Use EE member functions

- each member has an account area where they can login and update their data

- each member can optionally have an avatar and/or photo if you let them

- you can create custom data fields for whatever info you want them to be able to add

 

2. Create a section for "members" to post in (recommended method)

- you assign each member access to post in the section

- you can add as many custom fields as you want to collect the data

- when updated you can choose to moderate the updates (and be notified by email)

- member can also be categorised how ever you want, by location, age etc etc whatever you want

 

EE will also handle everything else on your site, whatever type of content you want to add. You could also do things like show a random member, add a search function or even track the most viewed members.

Thanks ... I'll look itno that too ... seems there are bits you pay for and some you don't so will do a little reading...

 

Take care