Roll your own CMS – Link Dump

If you’re a complete control freak, you might want to create your own Blog or Content Management System.

I’m currently very happy with TypePad,* but I’ve previously set my own CMS before using bits of pieces of the following tutorials. If you’re good with code and dislike being tied to a third party service, take complete control by making your own:

• Build an XML-Based Content Management System with PHP
• Creating a PHP-Based Content Management System

I used a combo of flat files with database (don’t ask, I’m just weird) and these articles were also helpful:

• Building a Web Application
• Flat File Database Demo
• Send form info to a flat file database

* Yes, I work for TypePad/SixApart. I’d love them anyways. I don’t get any credit or referrals if you follow the link, but I may end up answering your support question. 🙂