Can Drupal do what I want it to?
BossChase - August 30, 2009 - 07:23
Hello,
My website will have a few content pages, a blog, a forum, and a shopping cart. I want the whole site to share the same style. Can Drupal do this?
The problem I'm running into is that learning how to create custom styles for phpbb3, zencart, and wordpress is a daunting task in its own but what happens when they update? I can put off updating for a long time but I still think that it will be a never ending battle and I really don't see myself investing that much time staying up to date will all the different software's.
Hi Chase, welcome to the
Hi Chase, welcome to the Drupal community.
The answer is simple: Yes. Drupal can do that. The Drupal core already provides a lot of basic functionality (content management, user management, navigation...) but you will need some extra modules (CCK, Views, Advanced Forum, Ubercart to name but a few).
Be prepared to invest some time to learn about the Drupal system (installing modules, configuring, maybe add some custom code) and Drupal theming (making everything look the way you want). The Drupal learning curve is considered steep by some, but you will be rewarded.
Thanks for the reply I think
Thanks for the reply I think it will still be much less complex than trying to go the other route.
see you around
Definately, the Drupal way is
Definately, the Drupal way is less complex, and I am sure that it's a good solution for your needs. I wasn't trying to discourage you, I just wanted to make sure that your expectations are realistic. Some new users hope that Drupal is a one-click, 2 minutes solution, but that's not the case. Drupal's power and flexibility come with a certain learning curve.
Thank you all the same for
Thank you all the same for answering my same question!