LightCMS

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LightCMS is a Web-based software platform used to build Web sites like online stores.

Features

LightCMS is a "light" content management platform without having a lot of features. It is used to manage content and build web pages. The content of a page is kept in modules that can be dragged and dropped, which makes editing of the page easy.The product May Be used free, if the accessing users of the account, the controllable number of pages and the required storage is little.

LightCMS makes it possible to add custom elements to pages or modules.

The key features of the product are as follows:

  • Automatic and free upgrades
  • Blogs, podcasts, and RSS feeds are available
  • Cloud hosting
  • Custormer support
  • Drag-and-drop content editing and form builder
  • Has a design editor
  • Instant setup and a free trial
  • Multi-website management
  • Search engine tools
  • Supports Facebook open graph integration
  • Supports secure website access
  • Website and eCommerce features with a complete eCommerce solution

Although there exists a free trial, usage of the platform is not free. The platform is designed for Web designers who make websites.

It is possible to build a web page using a free package to decide whether or not the platform fits the purpose. The tools do not require an experienced user and are easy to use. Using forms, it is easy to embed payment functions into it.

LightCMS has the ability to manage settings on a page or side basis. Changing access permission, CSS content, meta data, or SSL encryption is all done over the page settings. Creation of custom templates is also supported. Designs can be loaded as templates, using the design library, or by custom designs made for the page by developers of LightCMS. Also, the platform enables to set up and build clients for each LightCMS site.

Pros and cons

The pros and cons for this platform are

Pros:
  1. Large library available
  2. Easy-to-use tools
  3. Is fast and can be used intuitively.
  4. Not expensive
  5. The form builder has integrated payments.
Cons:
  1. Not open-source
  2. Free of charge usage only for a trial period