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Developing with DotNetNuke

There are 2 ways to use DotNetNuke

As a website building tool

The most common use, using DotNetNuke to build websites.

As a web application framework

To develop custom web based systems, using DotNetNuke to provide basic application services.

Using DotNetNuke as a Website Building Tool

DotNetNuke makes it really easy to develop websites, providing you with a full range of possibilities depending on your budget and needs.

The visual appearance

OPTION A: ready-to-use visuals (skins)

  • Choose from 1000s of ready to use appearances (skins)
  • Can be purchased and installed in minutes with a few clicks
  • Price range: $50 to $150 (view available skins)

OPTION B: custom design

  • Work with a web designer to create the specific look and feel you are seeking
  • Price range: varies greatly ($500 - $5000)

The functionalities

OPTION A: basic functionalities

  • Use functionalities from the standard DotNetNuke functionalities
  • Add common functionalities to your website, for free, in a few clicks: forums, blogs, annoucements, etc.
  • Price: FREE

OPTION B: 3rd party functionalities

  • Use downloadable 3rd party functionalities
  • Choose from 1000s of pre-made functionalities that can be installed in a few clicks.
  • Price: $0 - $150

OPTION C: custom functionalities

  • Develop your own functionalities if you have programming skills
  • Hire expert services to develop your functionalities
  • Price: varies

The structure and content

As in any website, it is important to analyze and plan the website structure and content that will be provided, including all texts and images. Since DotNetNuke makes it really easy to change the site's structure and content, it is not necessary to have a detailed plan of everything before assembliing the website.

Assembling the website

Now is the time to play with DotNetNuke. Create pages, add content, configure visual appearances, add functionalities.

 

Using DotNetNuke as a Web Application Framework

When developing a custom web based system, there are always basic services that need to be implemented. These services commonly include:

  • Authentication
  • Role based security
  • User Management
  • Event and error logging
  • File Management
  • Skinning
  • Localization

In order to reduce development time and costs, DotNetNuke can be used to leverage all of these services without requiring a single line of code.

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