Web Assist's PowerCMS

Is anyone still using this CMS tool? I just noticed that there is only version 1.0.2 available now, though there used to be a version 2, I believe. So that implies they are no longer developing it, which is not a good sign.

A properly functioning CMS system needs to have inputs (content) stored and retrieved when the page is opened. This requires a database.
A database can take different formats like a flat database which is a text file or spreadsheet or it can be a full blown relational database.
WA (like all good CMS systems) have gone for a relational database and because the program runs in a PHP environment, they have chosen to use PHP's partner, namely MySQL.
The good part about using a relational databse is that we can store current and past contents, past contents so that you can always revert back to a content from back in history.
Having said that, there is nothing wrong with using a flat database, where the content within a text file is linked to the main document and where you can change the content using an HTML text editor.
I have been there and done that, but I have established that I get the best results using WA's PowerCMS. It is very easy to implement, gives a professional impression and is a darn sight faster for the end user than the top heavy WordPress and the like.
PS
Have a look here http://europeanwomeninbusiness.com.au/ where the content is regularly changed using PowerCMS
Message was edited by: Altruistic Gramps

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