Welcome to the Treehouse Community
Want to collaborate on code errors? Have bugs you need feedback on? Looking for an extra set of eyes on your latest project? Get support with fellow developers, designers, and programmers of all backgrounds and skill levels here with the Treehouse Community! While you're at it, check out some resources Treehouse students have shared here.
Looking to learn something new?
Treehouse offers a seven day free trial for new students. Get access to thousands of hours of content and join thousands of Treehouse students and alumni in the community today.
Start your free trial
Tom Bedford
15,645 PointsPerch - The Little CMS (50% off for new users)
I've been using Perch as an alternative to WordPress for several client projects recently. I especially like that you can add in editable regions to a previously "static" site very easily without having to design with the CMS in mind the whole time.
It is a lightweight PHP content management system with lots of apps to extend functionality (you can even write your own), excellent support/documentation and video tutorials.
Client feedback has been great with the majority picking it up on the first go with no problems.
It is a paid-for solution (so perhaps not as inviting as WordPress) but they do have a free demo and are currently running a deal for web designers/developers to try out Perch for their own portfolio site at half price.
2 Answers
James Barnett
39,199 PointsI've heard great things about Perch.
Graham Davidson
Courses Plus Student 14,966 PointsI have used Perch pretty extensively and can agree with Tom Bedford it is a cool solution especially when a small amount of CMS is required - also they provide great tech support