Can Wordpress do these things out of the box?
Some of my group wants to use a simpler program than Drupal. I know Drupal can do all of these things out of the box. Can Wordpress do them too?
1. Create content types for several different kinds of content, some with upload pdf files ability and images, and store these files in specific folders
2. Content types will have a few lists of terms and based on what is checked, the content will show on specific pages. Like horses, cows, lions and zebras. If the checkbox for zebras is checked, the content will show on the zebras page. Then in another list of terms, say domestic, wild, zoo, the same thing happens. So there is a way to show all the wild animals on one page.
3. One content type will have member names, date joined, photo, blurb, and this will show on one page, even though members are added one at a time in a content type for this.
4. One page will have the latest blog post plus in the sidebar, a list of the titles of recent articles and press releases.
5. Other pages will have teasers of content from news articles with read more links.
This is all very straightforward and simple in Drupal, but in my experience with Wordpress, which is limited, these tasks are not simple. And if they are possible, please tell me how. Also, if it is possible, doesn't the Wordpress installation become more complicated to use so it's more like using Drupal anyway?
1. Create content types for several different kinds of content, some with upload pdf files ability and images, and store these files in specific folders
2. Content types will have a few lists of terms and based on what is checked, the content will show on specific pages. Like horses, cows, lions and zebras. If the checkbox for zebras is checked, the content will show on the zebras page. Then in another list of terms, say domestic, wild, zoo, the same thing happens. So there is a way to show all the wild animals on one page.
3. One content type will have member names, date joined, photo, blurb, and this will show on one page, even though members are added one at a time in a content type for this.
4. One page will have the latest blog post plus in the sidebar, a list of the titles of recent articles and press releases.
5. Other pages will have teasers of content from news articles with read more links.
This is all very straightforward and simple in Drupal, but in my experience with Wordpress, which is limited, these tasks are not simple. And if they are possible, please tell me how. Also, if it is possible, doesn't the Wordpress installation become more complicated to use so it's more like using Drupal anyway?
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It's not anyplace visible. You need a plugin or you need to add a little code.
Plugin:
http://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-custom-types/ (among others)
Code (cheater method):
http://themergency.com/generators/wordpress-custom-post-types/
Code (actual):
http://codex.wordpress.org/Post_Types#Custom_Post_Types
Plugin:
http://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-custom-types/ (among others)
Code (cheater method):
http://themergency.com/generators/wordpress-custom-post-types/
Code (actual):
http://codex.wordpress.org/Post_Types#Custom_Post_Types
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I installed the plug in. I don't want to have to create code, no one else on the team will be able to do it that way. Creating a new page type was clunky with limited options. Jason, you said there were other plugins, maybe they would work better?
Once I created a custom type, if I click on add new, I can't find it under post or page. In Drupal, when you create a new content type, it shows up in the list on Add Content.
It seemed like in this plugin I had to use checkboxes for what I want use on the page. In Drupal, you add one element at a time, giving it a name, choosing the type of element, select options, file/image upload, text boxes, etc, And you can add as many as you want.
Is this possible with one of the other plugins?
Drupal has ONE main plugin (module) called webform, which is excellent.
I am not convinced that Wordpress can easily handle what I need to do on this website.
Once I created a custom type, if I click on add new, I can't find it under post or page. In Drupal, when you create a new content type, it shows up in the list on Add Content.
It seemed like in this plugin I had to use checkboxes for what I want use on the page. In Drupal, you add one element at a time, giving it a name, choosing the type of element, select options, file/image upload, text boxes, etc, And you can add as many as you want.
Is this possible with one of the other plugins?
Drupal has ONE main plugin (module) called webform, which is excellent.
I am not convinced that Wordpress can easily handle what I need to do on this website.
I installed the plug in. I don't want to have to create code, no one else on the team will be able to do it that way. Creating a new page type was clunky with limited options. Jason, you said there were other plugins, maybe they would work better?
They might. I've always used code to do this so I'm not overly familiar with the ins and outs of each plugin. In no particular order:
http://wordpress.org/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/
http://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-ui/
http://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-post-type-maker/
http://wordpress.org/plugins/types/
http://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-post-types/
Once I created a custom type, if I click on add new, I can't find it under post or page.
Not sure what you mean here. If you create the CPT right, it should register in the admin sidebar on the left of the backend. You manage custom post types from there. If you are talking about simple templates, those have a slightly different interface and use case.
It seemed like in this plugin I had to use checkboxes for what I want use on the page. In Drupal, you add one element at a time, giving it a name, choosing the type of element, select options, file/image upload, text boxes, etc, And you can add as many as you want.
Is this possible with one of the other plugins?
Depends on the plugin and what you mean by "element." Generally speaking, WordPress content types are bare-bones affairs: title, slug, taxonomy, and content. All other things beyond that are usually custom fields and some of the plugins handle those and some don't. Personally, I use Advanced Custom Fields for that aspect of things.
I am not convinced that Wordpress can easily handle what I need to do on this website.
Shrug. "Easy" is relative. WordPress is easy for me because I know it. Drupal is easy for you because you know it.
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So it sure doesn't seem that Wordpress can handle what I am looking for without a lot of trial and error and trying plugins and see if they work plus add custom fields. That is all accomplished in Drupal with one "plugin" called web form. And you can create content type with as many custom fields as you want easily as far as I am concerned. Yes, it is about what I know!
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Thanks for your help. I turned down this job as I don't want to spend the time relearning how to do something that is simple for me.
Totally understandable...it's why I routinely turn down Drupal jobs ;)
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