Self Editing Software

Customer wants to make their own changes.

[Blelisa]

Hi All,

I have a client who is about to sign with us but there is one caveat that is standing in the way. They frequently change text and pics and they would like to have the ability to make these changes on their own without having to call us. They said that they have the ability with their current vendor and do not want to lose it. Does anyone know how this is accomplished and what would I have to do to give it to them with the "template" of their design locked somehow so they dont screw it up on mistake?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

[phranque]

this would be a typical function of a "content management system".

[SEOMike]

Turn them loose on the site w/ the understanding that you charge X amount per hour to fix their mistakes and that you'll get to it within 48 hours. A 48 hour turn-around will keep them from getting the impression that you will be instant support for their screwups. Also, charge a minimum of one hour to touch the site. A minimum charge, non-instant fix, and healthy price per hour will encourage them to bother you as a last resort :)

A client maintaining a website for themselves is not a far-fetched idea at all, but can sour relationships if your intervention is not well defined beforehand.

[kiwibrit]

I write a simple content management system - that takes inputs from a form for headings, a paragraph (actually I use <pre> there) and (if required) a url and link anchor text. Uploading an image into its own div would not be difficult. In my case, all done with php.

The form that drives this is in a restricted access directory, and on top of that, the usual security precautions with a form apply.

Just used for updating an existing page as needed.