Plone Users (no, not "phone")

Hello Matt,

I've checked out Plone for personal use because I've been tinkering with Python.  Plone is written in Python.  It isn't an option for the Goodman because our web developer is a .NET shop.  Plone has some great reviews and seems to be a rising star internationally.  It has built in multi-language features that could be very useful to some folks.  It also has a great price (free) and a strong community which you may have to go to for support.

If your goal is to find a free CMS here are some that I've had personal experience with...(personal sites, not Goodman / Tessitura connected)

Joomla (PHP) - great with K2 but a new release may make K2 unnecessary.  You'd probably want your developer to know PHP.  There are Tessitura sites that use Joomla.   I'd guess there are plenty of PHP developers out there.

Plone (Python) - pretty slick but I don't know of any Tessitura sites using this cms.  Be aware that it may limit your selection of web developers both now and in the future if you have to find a new one.  Here is a link to test drive without having to install  PLONE.  There are a ton of Plone sites in their examples list... 20 per page and 107 pages!  Of those there are only 36 E-commerce sites.

DotNetNuke (.NET)  - I don't know of any Tessitura sites using this cms.  The Goodman uses this cms for department specific utility sites such as our Press Room (sharing high-res media with press contacts), Press Reviews/Clippings (sharing press clips with staff) , and Material Data Sheet Spec disclosures.  These are typically non-public sites. 

I'd check with your web developer for suggestions.  It might be best to choose one that is built on a platform they are comfortable with.

Currently the primary Goodman site has no cms but will be switching to EpiServer.  It is not free but you can request a non-commercial license.  "You can go to http://world.episerver.com/System/Forms/Request-for-free-license/ and try to request a free license. If you don't have a code, just write "NONE" in the field and we'll evaluate your request based on what you intend to use it for (written in the description)."

Good luck,

Chris Hipschen 

Hello Matt,

I've checked out Plone for personal use because I've been tinkering with Python.  Plone is written in Python.  It isn't an option for the Goodman because our web developer is a .NET shop.  Plone has some great reviews and seems to be a rising star internationally.  It has built in multi-language features that could be very useful to some folks.  It also has a great price (free) and a strong community which you may have to go to for support.

If your goal is to find a free CMS here are some that I've had personal experience with...(personal sites, not Goodman / Tessitura connected)

Joomla (PHP) - great with K2 but a new release may make K2 unnecessary.  You'd probably want your developer to know PHP.  There are Tessitura sites that use Joomla.   I'd guess there are plenty of PHP developers out there.

Plone (Python) - pretty slick but I don't know of any Tessitura sites using this cms.  Be aware that it may limit your selection of web developers both now and in the future if you have to find a new one.  Here is a link to test drive without having to install  PLONE.  There are a ton of Plone sites in their examples list... 20 per page and 107 pages!  Of those there are only 36 E-commerce sites.

DotNetNuke (.NET)  - I don't know of any Tessitura sites using this cms.  The Goodman uses this cms for department specific utility sites such as our Press Room (sharing high-res media with press contacts), Press Reviews/Clippings (sharing press clips with staff) , and Material Data Sheet Spec disclosures.  These are typically non-public sites. 

I'd check with your web developer for suggestions.  It might be best to choose one that is built on a platform they are comfortable with.

Currently the primary Goodman site has no cms but will be switching to EpiServer.  It is not free but you can request a non-commercial license.  "You can go to http://world.episerver.com/System/Forms/Request-for-free-license/ and try to request a free license. If you don't have a code, just write "NONE" in the field and we'll evaluate your request based on what you intend to use it for (written in the description)."

Good luck,

Chris Hipschen