It really should be common knowledge, but many website owners still aren't aware of the vast amount of free open source scripts and software that is available today. Below you will find 19 different types of scripts that you can easily put on your website, and at absolutely no cost.
Visit each site below to download the latest version of any script. If you are not technically inclined you may want to check if your web host provides the Fantastico script library. With Fantastico you can install all of the scripts below with a click of your mouse. Log in to your web host control panel and look for the Fantastico icon. If you don't have it you can find tutorials online that will show you how to install the scripts. If you are not comfortable installing yourself, it's a very quick job for a freelancer that you can find through guru.com or another freelancing portal.
Here is an overview of the different types of scripts that you can install:
1. Blogging
Wordpress is the most widely used blogging platform on the Internet. It is free and open source and probably your best choice if you are in the market for a rock-solid blogging platform.
Although Wordpress is by far the most popular blogging platform, you also have the choice of three other widely used blogging solutions.
2. Content Management systems
Drupal. A very powerful content management system used by individuals and corporations alike. Other popular content management systems like Joomla, Geeklog, and Typo3 are also supported.
3. Online learning systems
Moodle. Moodle is a Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is free and open source and can be used to build powerful online learning sites.
It really should be common knowledge, but many website owners still aren't aware of the vast amount of free open source scripts and software that is available today. Below you will find 19 different types of scripts that you can easily put on your website, and at absolutely no cost.
Visit each site below to download the latest version of any script. If you are not technically inclined you may want to check if your web host provides the Fantastico script library. With Fantastico you can install all of the scripts below with a click of your mouse. Log in to your web host control panel and look for the Fantastico icon. If you don't have it you can find tutorials online that will show you how to install the scripts. If you are not comfortable installing yourself, it's a very quick job for a freelancer that you can find through guru.com or another freelancing portal.
Here is an overview of the different types of scripts that you can install:
1. Blogging
Wordpress is the most widely used blogging platform on the Internet. It is free and open source and probably your best choice if you are in the market for a rock-solid blogging platform.
Although Wordpress is by far the most popular blogging platform, you also have the choice of three other widely used blogging solutions.
2. Content Management systems
Drupal. A very powerful content management system used by individuals and corporations alike. Other popular content management systems like Joomla, Geeklog, and Typo3 are also supported.
3. Online learning systems
Moodle. Moodle is a Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is free and open source and can be used to build powerful online learning sites.
