In The Beginning There Was Dotnetnuke
Dotnetnuke was a popular choice with web developers when the open source communities were emerging. It is an open source platform that is based on Microsoft’s .Net (dotnet) technology. It is available under both a Community Edition (free) license and a Professional Edition (proprietary) license. The dotnetnuke web application suite allows for full functionality and content management.
A stand out feature of dotnetnuke is that because it is a .NET application it provides ease of integration with other dotnet applications. This is not always the case with the .PHP platforms such as Joomla, Wordpress and Magento.
Dotnetnuke may not have as broad a global take up as Wordpress or Joomla, both of which have built a reputation as being super user friendly for novices and ‘non tech heads’. But this doesn’t mean that dotnetnuke is difficult to use. Quite the opposite. It has a raft of features and benefits, including outstanding flexibility and adaptability with existing APIs.
Dotnetnuke snapshot:
- Simple to install and use
- Huge amount of built in features including content management, web design and security
- Browser based tools
- Can support multiple websites from a single platform
- Active community of developers
- Easy integration with APIs
- Capacity to extend site capability, features and functions
- Well researched, tested, developed and highly regarded in the development community
- Purchase templates to speed up site deployment
- Operates on windows web hosting server
Are there any drawbacks to dotnetnuke?
Dotnetnuke has strict system requirements, but most windows web hosting companies can support it.
There doesn’t seem to be a front runner when it comes to choosing between a .NET application like dotnetnuke and .PHP application. It will come down to your or your web developer’s preference, experience and the specific functionality you require from your website.
iQuantum provides tailored advice to help you make an informed decision that will best suit you digital strategy, online goals and business needs.
