system that is deployed on enterprise-class databases (usually Oracle) and requires a ded-

7

icated support staff. While it is true overkill for 99.999 percent of all sites on the Web, it

does power some very high-traffic domains like Wired, Motorola, and Ogilvy & Mather.

6. www.expressionengine.com

7. www.vignette.com

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OVERVIEW

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Figure 1-5. Textpattern offers a clean and easy-to-use interface. Administrators can limit content

permissions for different user levels.

ExpressionEngine

For businesses looking for a solid, all-in-one package, ExpressionEngine is designed to be a

CMS first and foremost, which means both designers and developers will be able to absorb

its mild learning curve without much trouble.6 The system comes in both free and com-

mercial licenses. One of the benefits of a commercial license is paid, dedicated support—

something that is very important to many companies.

Vignette

In contrast to the free and open source systems, Vignette is a very expensive, proprietary

system that is deployed on enterprise-class databases (usually Oracle) and requires a ded-

7

icated support staff. While it is true overkill for 99.999 percent of all sites on the Web, it

does power some very high-traffic domains like Wired, Motorola, and Ogilvy & Mather.

6. www.expressionengine.com

7. www.vignette.com

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WEB DESIGN AND MARKETING SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS WEBSITES

Hosting considerations

No matter how the corporate website is built, the company will need to procure hosting

services. Some companies have their own data centers, which might or might not include