https://forums.modx.com/thread/?thread=759 https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6020 hyperdude Nov 23, 2009, 06:52 PM https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6020 https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6019 drtanz Oct 21, 2007, 05:28 PM https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6019 https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6018
TVs don’t win the argument for me as you can use the Custom Tags /Meta Fields in Wordpress for a lot. I made a number of different uses of this seldom used part of WP for things such as multiple authors or extra Dbfields for a Real Estate Blog. That being said MODx could do even more if you were so inclined.

While I have just undertaken a new project that will include Ditto and Maxi Gallery I will still produce a busines blog based on WP as it suited the purpose. (Ryan, yes I know we still need to talk about this).

I think as time goes on and more Modules appear for basic blogging a feature by feature comparison will be of value and someone will do it.

Until then...

Jay]]> smashingred Aug 10, 2007, 09:29 PM https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6018 https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6017
Non of that Smarty Template stuff. The only thing I would like to see is ShopX =)]]> ellisgl Aug 10, 2007, 07:51 PM https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6017 https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6016

The WordPress vs MODx thing depends, as Lammikko says, on what you want to accomplish.

Are you planning on building a pure blog with a few static pages, and possibly a galery ? Then WordPress might be a good choice. I consider it one of the good blogging systems out there along with Textpattern, Expression Engine and DotClear. But so is Ditto, MODx all purpose snippet ! (and Trackbacks are coming too)

But if you’re planning to do a bit more than blogging and need the ability to go further at some point, then definitely choose something else like Drupal or MODx. Try them out ! Visit opensourcecms.com and get a feel of the interface. Then give a look a sample website to see what those are made of.

MODx has some unique features that set it apart from others, and one of them is template variables (how about custom fields, unlimited in nature or number, that could can set default value for and tie to external data source, plus being easy to insert in your templates ? Cool uh ? Well, that’s TVs).

Most of all, it’s probably the most flexible open source content management system. Period.

Now we’re not going to lie to you, it means a bit of learning but not so complex that you’ll give up.
All it takes is curiosity, and a taste for experimenting. If you got that, let me tell you, you’ll even have FUN learning MODx ! I know I still do !!!

Why ? Well, it empowers you. You got control over design (no limitation whatsoever, and standard compliancy is a given), but also over content structure (see TVs above). And, last but not least, a friendly (and possibly fun) community ]]> davidm May 31, 2007, 10:31 AM https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6016 https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6015
Once v1 is out then it in it’s own league.]]> knightknight May 31, 2007, 10:01 AM https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6015 https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6014 Soshite May 31, 2007, 06:54 AM https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6014 https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6013
MODx on the other hand is truly a content management system. It manages any kind of content in any form without any restrictions. It’s not out of the box solution for anything but it’s still solution for everything.

So which one to choose for personal web site? If you want to upgrade your skills or are perfectionist by nature choose MODx to have full control of everything. If you are in a hurry or just lazy and want something half-baked take Wordpress.]]> Lammikko May 31, 2007, 01:28 AM https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6013 https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6012 drtanz May 30, 2007, 06:23 PM https://forums.modx.com/thread/759/modx-vs-wordpress#dis-post-6012