Using CMS Builder with SlideshowPro
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Last Post: March 11, 2008 (RSS)
By kevbarker - March 11, 2008
Matrix,
Unfortunately I have not had a chance to work on that project yet since I posted, but am fast approaching it after completing my current one. Once I get it working I will be sure post the details here and share with everyone. If we can get CMSB working with SlideShowPro we have some pretty awesome possibilities for our clients the way I see it. I use SlideShowPro quite a bit for various purposes and sites. (http://www.allaboutmegirlspa.com is my latest example) I have been using SlideShowPro Director as the CMS for it (it works great) but wanted one solution and one license for my client's content managment. Looks like CMSB has some awesome possibilities and I plan to use it for my client's CMS needs - just hate the price is going up! [:(] I fear the price increase may put it out of reach for some clients.
I will let you know as soon as I get it worked out.
Take Care,
Kevin
Unfortunately I have not had a chance to work on that project yet since I posted, but am fast approaching it after completing my current one. Once I get it working I will be sure post the details here and share with everyone. If we can get CMSB working with SlideShowPro we have some pretty awesome possibilities for our clients the way I see it. I use SlideShowPro quite a bit for various purposes and sites. (http://www.allaboutmegirlspa.com is my latest example) I have been using SlideShowPro Director as the CMS for it (it works great) but wanted one solution and one license for my client's content managment. Looks like CMSB has some awesome possibilities and I plan to use it for my client's CMS needs - just hate the price is going up! [:(] I fear the price increase may put it out of reach for some clients.
I will let you know as soon as I get it worked out.
Take Care,
Kevin
Re: [kevbarker] Using CMS Builder with SlideshowPro
By matrix - March 11, 2008 - edited: March 11, 2008
Thanks.
I'm working on a site we need to deliver in the next week so, for this one, I think we can use the workaround we've used for SlideShow Pro in ArtMan. It doesn't permit loading additional photos, but by naming the images 01.jpg, 02.jpg.... and designating a separate directory for each slideshow's uploads, we can provide the ability for clients to remove and replace (in that order) as long as they observe the naming convention.
And now that Dave has included a separate "thumbs" directory, this should work even better than before. Of course, I'm saying all this before implementing a slideshow for this project, but don't see why this approach won't be successful. Will know shortly.
I hear you on the price. I recommend going for the 12-pack right away, if you can. I did and am stocked up for at least the next few sites. I had to swallow hard before doing it, but after looking at the numbers, it was a no-brainer for us. I know we're going to use CMS Builder for many more sites than we did ArtMan (which we used a lot) just because of the flexibility. Am liking it. Anyhow, I think it simply has to be written into the bid for any client who needs a truly reliable CMS.
Thanks again for the input and please keep us posted.
PS: Cute site! Well done!
I'm working on a site we need to deliver in the next week so, for this one, I think we can use the workaround we've used for SlideShow Pro in ArtMan. It doesn't permit loading additional photos, but by naming the images 01.jpg, 02.jpg.... and designating a separate directory for each slideshow's uploads, we can provide the ability for clients to remove and replace (in that order) as long as they observe the naming convention.
And now that Dave has included a separate "thumbs" directory, this should work even better than before. Of course, I'm saying all this before implementing a slideshow for this project, but don't see why this approach won't be successful. Will know shortly.
I hear you on the price. I recommend going for the 12-pack right away, if you can. I did and am stocked up for at least the next few sites. I had to swallow hard before doing it, but after looking at the numbers, it was a no-brainer for us. I know we're going to use CMS Builder for many more sites than we did ArtMan (which we used a lot) just because of the flexibility. Am liking it. Anyhow, I think it simply has to be written into the bid for any client who needs a truly reliable CMS.
Thanks again for the input and please keep us posted.
PS: Cute site! Well done!
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