Question What software for Client to update website - Virtual Assistant Forums

Bernice · #1 (**permalink**) 04-27-2009

I have a client who wants to be able to update their own website. I use Dreamweaver but I don't believe they are computer literate enough to use Contribute. Is there an online program you could recommend, I have looked at Joomla and Wordpress.

Thanks in Advance

Tess · #2 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009

When we need an admin panel for a client to use to be able to update their own website [ie - they're not CuteFTP trainable

] we usually build the site into a WordPress backend - that way they can just log in and update there. It still means they need to know a bit of HTML or at least understand enough to copy/paste existing code, but it's been a good solution for those clients who wish to try their hand at updating a bit sans FTP.

I'm not sure if that helps you really, since you mentioned you looked at WP already.

Otherwise, I honestly don't have a good suggestion but would love to know if someone else has something in mind!

Bernice · #3 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009

Thanks Tess, I have previously worked with a website that used asp and a small piece of HTML so whoever was the Content Manager for that area could update it. I just may try to build a site like that as an exercise.

I have worked with this client before and know how they think so I am trying to plan ahead. I think I'll get them to play around in Wordpress and see how they like it. Yesterday we had a session and used Blogspot, not my favorite but they were able to go in and create a blog.

Tess · #4 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009

It sounds like your client is very green when it comes to the internet, etc. Sometimes those types of clients can be a lot of fun because everything you show them is something new for them to learn. It's also a great exercise in how to explain things in a way that will make sense to a real internet newbie. I know, I have one of those clients myself

[ASP is some kind of nightmare, but more power to you if it works for you!!]

Bernice · #5 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009

Green, yes, very green indeed, they really don't know a thing about how the internet works, nor any software except Outlook. They work in an "alternative" field. Sorry, can't explain more. The client does know that they need a website. I did a site for them last year and now they have split from their business partner so this year I get to build two sites. Yeah for me... It will be an interesting week.

Asp here I come, if my hair starts to fall out I'll just move on.