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Choosing a Content Management System Having covered the choice of a host for a website we move on to discussing a content management system. The "engine" of the website. We will try to identify the minimum requirements for a CMS based on the needs of an tour operator website. Wikipedia provides the following definition for content management systems: "A content management system (CMS) is a program used to create a framework for the content of a Web site.[1] With most CMSs, the framework can b… Continue

Website content management systems have evolved significantly over the past 15 years. In particular, open source content management systems offer robust solutions to most needs of websites. My aim in this series will be to illustrate how someone, armed with some patience and no programming skills, can employ existing technologies to create a professional looking website that can also provide the basis for growth alongside the business. The aim is to enable small travel agents and tour operators… Continue

This morning I read a very interesting post on Techcrunch.com about a company called Rearden Commerce. This company has worked for several years now to create what is probably the most advanced online travel website integrating dozens of the major service providers into one seamless experience. You can book the whole thing from flights, hotels,… Continue

A community for small travel agents and tour operators with a focus on ecommerce is a perfect way to use the flexibility of the web in allowing people to exchange information in an area that badly needs it. We have been in the travel business for about four years now but have been involved with web development and ecommerce for about 12 years and understand just how difficult it is for small companies to find good reliable advice on what to do with their websites. Looking at us (lovesicily.com)… Continue