ExpressionEngine
ExpressionEngine is a full-fledged CMS built by EllisLab that happens to do blogs very well,
but also supports forums, wikis, member management, e-commerce, and more.10 The difference
between ExpressionEngine and most systems is its license, which comes in three
flavors: free, personal, and commercial.
ExpressionEngine has a very well-organized support structure. Users of the free version
have access to the knowledgebase, documentation, wikis, forums, developer area, and
more, but users of the paid versions have access to unlimited technical support. Again, for
personal bloggers and DIYers, this may seem gratuitous; for businesses accustomed to
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9. www.drupal.org
10. www.expressionengine.com
paying for support services, this is a great deal. For a comparison of technical support,
consult Table 9-1.
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Table 9-1. Blogging software comes in a variety of flavors
Server- Support Internationaization/
System License Side Database Language Localization
Movable Free to Perl 5.6 MySQL, Online knowledgebase, Yes
Type $279.
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