Further CMS participation

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Some communities have approached us, asking how their CMS can participate. In short: all active FOSS CMS are welcome. But have in mind that our volunteers cannot do the work for you ;-)

My favored CMS is not listed here. You should have a look at it and write a portrait.

There are uncounted wonderful Open Source CMS, of course. But CMS Garden is not a platform writing about CMS. It is a platform maintained by CMS communities, by volunteer enthusiasts who put effort in actively presenting their CMS. The participation of a CMS depends on the contributions of its community. When a few preconditions are met, it's completely up to the community's effort to make their CMS visible in CMS Garden. Are you a member of that community? Welcome! CMS Garden is not a closed society.

Under which circumstances can a CMS participate in CMS Garden?

CMS Garden is a voluntary initiative and requires commitment of a CMS's community. Above all, the CMS needs to meet the project's requirements: Open Source CMS, publicly available free of charge (i. e. can be downloaded and installed without restrictions Must have a community, i. e. severeal individuals working for more than a single company, who are involvend in further development and distribution of the software The community needs to feel responsible for tasks within CMS Garden (plus joining regular telephone conferences, activities in working groups etc.) Active support of the CMS Garden ...

Our community is aware of the required efforts. We want to join. What's next?

Awesome, welcome to the Garden! We are happy about every growing plant. That's what we expect from your part: At least three contact persons speaking for your CMS. That may be a team of equals or a main delegate with deputies, up to you. But each of you should feel and show responsible for your CMS's continuity. Discuss in what ways/by what activities you will support CMS Garden (discussion should include an organizational membership) and let us know. Start talking to us via forum or chat: Tools und communication channels of the CMS Garden community Write a matter-of-factly editorial portrait ...