[GLLUG] Website builder tool

[Chris Fritz]

If they want to go with a *super* easy solution though, I would recommend
the WordPress.com route, rather than WordPress.org. The big downside is no
plugins, but you could still embed Google Calendar and put Eventbrite links
in the description, but it wouldn't be as elegant as the Ajax Event
Calendar plugin.

And here's a resource site <http://onehourwebsites.wordpress.com/> I use
for workshops helping people learn how to set up WordPress.com (as well as
other, simple web presence tools). It basically holds your hand through
everything from the planning to the customizing phases, and though it's
designed specifically for non-profits, anyone can use it really.

Again, hope that's the kind of thing you're looking for!

Chris

On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 2:22 PM, Chris Fritz <fritzc at poweronlansing.com>wrote:

> I've used WebMatrix with WordPress in this exact kind of situation, though
> it's not as easy as I'd like it to be. If they really want to go that
> route, this resource will be helpful<http://codex.wordpress.org/Moving_WordPress>.
> However, I would strongly urge your friend to sign up with Bluehost<http://bluehost.com>and just do development from there. Bluehost has a script that sets up a
> new WordPress site for you, you can work on your site before you transfer
> your domain if you need to, and the process of making your site live is a
> lot less complicated than uploading it through WebMatrix.
>
> For calendar integration, I personally really like the Ajax Event Calendar<http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/ajax-event-calendar/>plugin for WordPress, combined with
> Eventbrite <http://www.eventbrite.com> for people to register (if you
> need that capability). You can see an example of that implemented on the
> MSU Alumni Club of Mid-Michigan's website<http://www.midmichiganspartans.com/club-events/>
> .
>
> Hope that helps!
>
> Chris
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 1:28 PM, <contactus at etherportcomputers.com> wrote:
>
>> Wordpress is the first thing that comes to mind for a simple free
>> software package with tons of themes and plugins, and easy for new users.
>>
>> Looks like people are able develop in a sub-directory and push/duplicate
>> that to Prod. I'm sure that same thought process could be used for
>> Local/Remote as well.
>>
>> http://wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions/34143/most-flawless-way-to-transfer-from-dev-to-prod
>>
>>
>> Haven't used Web Matrix yet that this MS link below is touting, but give
>> it a try. The rest of the stuff is still PHP and MySQL but IIS instead of
>> Apache.
>> http://www.microsoft.com/web/wordpress
>>
>> http://wpgarage.com/plugins/wordpress-calendar-plugins/
>>
>>
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: [GLLUG] Website builder tool
>> From: Stan Mortel <mortel at cyber-nos.com>
>> Date: Fri, March 23, 2012 1:07 pm
>> To: gllug <linux-user at egr.msu.edu>
>>
>> I have a friend who want to build a small website using Windows (I know,
>> ugh!). It looks like she will need to build the site locally and then
>> upload it rather than using an ISP's tools, e.g., Drupel (way to hard to
>> learn for what she wants). I have some experience with Dreamweaver, but
>> that costs money. Anyone have a recommendation for a free software
>> package that is easy to learn and use, preferably with available
>> templates. The one advanced feature needed is sign-up for calendar events.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>> Stan
>>
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