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1. svedish
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Hi all,

   can anyone please point me in the right direction about using WP as a CMS for simple brochure websites? One thing in particular I need is the ability to create custom contents fields on top of the built in main text area field I get in a page. Also, I need a solution which is stable (not buggy) and simple to use. Otherwise I reckon it's better to turn to other CMS modules directly. I like WP for it's back end interface and HTML output, that's why I'd like to use it.

   Thanks in advance.

2. MichaelH
   Volunteer
   Posted 2 years ago #

   There's not much, if anything, you do to make WordPress a CMS. Look at using the static front page option in Settings->Reading. Look for a theme that offers navigation of Pages in the header.

   The rest is a matter of you creating the Pages.

3. svedish
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Hi Michael,

   thanks for your answer. This, however, doesn't really solve the problem of custom values. I have found the Custom Fields Template plug-in which may help in that regard. Have you ever used it? Would you recommend it?

   Thanks.

4. doodlz
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   You can try Flutter. It allows you to add custom fields. I haven't used it personally, but am considering it.

   Also, here is an article with tutorials on how to use WP as a CMS.

5. svedish
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I've tried Flutter few days ago for an afternoon. The idea is brilliant in my opinion, but it is a bit buggy I have to admit. That's why I was only looking for something very simple to allow custom contents fields.

   On the other hand, thanks a lot for the link. I didn't spot that one so far. Looks really good. :)

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