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What is ExpressionEngine?

ExpressionEngine is a content management system from EllisLab in 2002, a successor to pMachine Pro, a blogging system, which is written in object-oriented PHP and uses MySQL for data storage. ExpressionEngine is their flagship Content Delivery Platform.

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Flexible and Secure Web Content Management System

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 25, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
We use ExpressionEngine as the web content management system for the majority of our website projects. We do work with other platforms from time-to-time, but ExpressionEngine ...
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Tim Carter
Executive - Information Technology
Web Developer
Pedrera Web Development
ExpressionEngine15 years of experience

Great Product, Getting Better All The Time...

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 18, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
ExpressionEngine is our go to solution for building custom websites. The native template engine uses a syntax that is simple to learn and comprehend, which allows our develope...
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Verified user
Engineer
ExpressionEngine8 years of experience

EE - The Peak of CMS Functionality.

Rating: 10 out of 10
January 10, 2024
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use ExpressionEngine to create bespoke, powerful, and secure websites for our clientele. It allows us to create highly extensible sites that focus on the client's content, ...
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Doug Black
C-Level Executive - Corporate
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
tripleNERDscore
ExpressionEngine6 years of experience

ExpressionEngine. One CMS to rule them all!

Rating: 8 out of 10
June 7, 2019
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
ExpressionEngine is taking care of the day-to-day content input and delivery from several departments within the organization. I recommended ExpressionEngine as an alternate/r...
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Robert Bruce Goggins
Professional - Professional Services
Digital Designer
Digital Methods
ExpressionEngine5 years of experience

Solid, more flexible alternative to WordPress

Rating: 6 out of 10
June 21, 2018
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I run a web agency which uses ExpressionEngine and Craft CMS for our small business and organization clients. Both are more refined, flexible, and powerful alternatives to the...
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Ben Seigel
Project Manager - Marketing
Principal
Versa Studio LLC
ExpressionEngine12 years of experience
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License

$299.00

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  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Features

Security

This component helps a company minimize the security risks by controlling access to the software and its data, and encouraging best practices among users.

10
Avg 8.1

Platform & Infrastructure

Features related to platform-wide settings and structure, such as permissions, languages, integrations, customizations, etc.

9.1
Avg 7.6

Web Content Creation

Features that support the creation of website content.

8.8
Avg 7.7

Web Content Management

Features for managing website content

9.4
Avg 7.3
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Product Details

What is ExpressionEngine?

ExpressionEngine is an open source content management system developed by EllisLab in 2002 as a successor to pMachine Pro, a blogging system, which is written in object-oriented PHP and uses MySQL for data storage. EllisLab closed in 2018, but ExpressionEngine is still available, as an open source CMS.

With CodeIgniter, an agile, open-source framework, web professionals can use ExpressionEngine to build websites and applications. The software is meant to be useful for companies of any size and private individuals as well, and to that end it is highly customizable, and implementation may vary. Like many content management systems, various add-ons will determine what the system does, though the core features are somewhat broader than similarly classed free offerings. The Multiple Site Manager allows a user to create and manage multiple sites from a single ExpressionEngine installation. Nexcess (a partner) provides a hosting environment for an ExpressionEngine-powered website.

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ExpressionEngine Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

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ExpressionEngine is a content management system from EllisLab in 2002, a successor to pMachine Pro, a blogging system, which is written in object-oriented PHP and uses MySQL for data storage. ExpressionEngine is their flagship Content Delivery Platform.

Reviewers rate Role-based user permissions and Code quality / cleanliness and Content taxonomy highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of ExpressionEngine are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Great For Novices

Rating: 2 out of 10
Incentivized
February 19, 2016
LM
Lauren Merka
Senior Software Engineer
Viumbe (Internet, 11-50 employees)
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Verified User
ExpressionEngine
2 years of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We used ExpressionEngine to manage the CMS of one of our smaller sites. It was to be used by a team of writers to collaborate on various topics. They needed to be able to upload images and edit in an efficient manner. We needed a quick way to get a site up that had a built in blog tool and user management.
Pros
  • The blog tool was decent.
  • Managing users was easy.
Cons
  • It was difficult to alter functionality in the admin section. For example, we needed multiple-file uploading and in order to do this the templates had to be directly altered. This direct manipulation of templates makes it hard to upgrade the version without losing custom changes. Same goes for implementing custom file storage.
Likelihood to Recommend
ExpressionEngine is better for a company that doesn't have a huge user base or any previously existing database/file storage in place. It's better suited for a company more novice than we are.
ExpressionEngine Feature Ratings
Web Content Creation (4)
65%
6.5
WYSIWYG editor
60%
6.0
Code quality / cleanliness
50%
5.0
Admin section
80%
8.0
Page templates
70%
7.0
Web Content Management (5)
30%
3.0
Content taxonomy
30%
3.0
SEO support
20%
2.0
Bulk management
40%
4.0
Availability / breadth of extensions
10%
1.0
Community / comment management
50%
5.0
Platform & Infrastructure
N/A
N/A
Security (1)
100%
10.0
Role-based user permissions
100%
10.0
CMS programming language or framework
N/A
N/A
Return on Investment
  • It allowed us to launch a new site very quickly.
  • It was tedious to make changes to functionality that wasn't module/plugin based.
Alternatives Considered
I wasn't in charge of selecting this product. On our other site we have a very robust custom built CMS that's much easier to make changes to.
Other Software Used
Users and Roles
6
Content producers.
Support Headcount Required
1
Must be competent in PHP and reading other people's code.
Business Processes Supported
  • Uploading/creating new articles.
  • Managing existing content.
  • Adding new users to create content.
Innovative Uses
  • The ability to create your own plugins has been helpful.
Future Planned Uses
  • At this time, there aren't any.
Likelihood to Renew
1
The site we used it for has been put on the back burner and is no longer being updated due to resource constraints and difficulty found using the product.
Products Replaced
No
Key Differentiators
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
Something that we could get up and running fast and had good security for user access.
Evaluation Lessons Learned
I wouldn't use this product for another site we wanted to create. Our team is used to being able to request new features and get things exactly how they want. This product was too cumbersome to customize.
Premium Support
No
I'm a software engineer so I'm used to being able to resolve issues on my own. There should be sufficient documentation that exists to help me troubleshoot any issues we encounter. Premium support is for people without any technical abilities or are too scared to touch a computer. It didn't apply for us.
Support Rating
6
Not sure what is meant by support. I mainly searched for documentation to attempt to sort any issues out. Mainly trying to figure out how the hell the plug ins and caching worked. I was able to find most things I needed because they were so surface. Other things were more difficult.
Bug Resolution
No
Exceptional Examples of ExpressionEngine Support
I don't think I ever turned to EllisLab for support. We needed things to move quickly so usually it's faster for me to try to figure it out myself than submit a ticket and hope that they get around quickly. If it turned out they didn't then I would have wasted time waiting.
Easy Tasks
  • Adding or removing users.
Difficult Tasks
  • Tag management became a huge issue. The more tags that were added the slower the dashboard ran b/c it was trying to load in EVERYTHING instead of a paginated approach.
  • Modifying the system was next to impossible. It was so cumbersome to use our file management system.
Usability
5
I'm not sure how to answer this since I'm coming from the perspective of a programmer, and not a content editor. The content team complained about how cumbersome it was to have to upload images one at a time instead of being able to upload multiple images into a blog at once.
Scalability
1
Maybe it's scale-able from the content user perspective, but it was very limited from the programmers perspective. So many custom hacks were necessary that it reached a point it would be impossible to upgrade to a newer version.
Reliability and Availability
10
Never experienced an issue like this with it.
Performance
1
The admin section would slow to a crawl the larger the tag section grew. There were many areas where better pagination would've helped improve performance. Nothing complicated, which made the lag so frustrating.

ExpressionEngine - the Content Management System for Designers and Developers

Rating: 9 out of 10
July 09, 2015
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
620 Studio uses ExpressionEngine for both the company website and is the default content management system we use when building websites for other companies. It allows us the ability to design and build websites without any limitations to pre-existing templates or requiring us to build our HTML files just to take them apart again to fit into PHP templates; our code and designs stay completely intact. ExpressionEngine has the flexibility to create any type of website from the ground up; it's a giant box of sand with an arsenal of tools and I can build any type of castle I want for us and our client.
Pros
  • First-party and Community Support - ExpressionEngine has a large support base both from EllisLab, the maker of ExpressionEngine, and the vast community of users. Any challenges that arise during a project, there is either a third-party plugin or a solution already posted on a discussion forum.
  • End-User Experience - Every website we build is custom from the ground up; no two are alike. Each install of ExpressionEngine is built and organized to fit that specific client. With the use of custom fields, our clients can easily update and maintain their website while keeping the styling intact. Many systems will give one large WYSIWYG box and it's up to the user to ensure the styling of the content matches the page and branding. ExpressionEngine allows us to create a entry form guiding them through the process of creating or editing a web page. We can decide how strict or loose the content areas are based on the technical expertise of the client or website administrators.
  • Templates - The templates built into ExpressionEngine use native HTML for rendering. Within the HTML, we're able to inject their tags into our code to process the functionality. This makes moving our front-end code into the back-end quick and seamless. This is incredibly helpful for maintenance purposes as we find reading HTML is far quicker and easier to read and diagnose than PHP code.
  • Third-party Plugins - ExpressionEngine has a large community of module, extension and plugin developers to help solve any challenge. Custom fieldtypes can be easily installed for better user experience. Powerful add-ons for eCommerce and site searches developed by well-known and highly reputable companies ensure support is always available. ExpressionEngine does not suffer from an over-abundance of third-party plugins questioning the level of support especially with ExpressionEngine system updates.
Cons
  • License - ExpressionEngine is a licensed product and has a license fee that comes with each install. Most of the additional first-party functionality that is available outside of the core ExpressionEngine install has a license attached. For large websites with a lot of functionality, software licenses for ExpressionEngine and third-party plugins as well can cause the price to exceed the budget of a client.
  • Third-party Plugins Required - EllisLabs has been making strives in adding native functionality into ExpressionEngine that would have required third-party plugins in previous versions. They tread carefully not to punish plugin developers who are selling their plugins by building it into the system at no additional charge, however certain functionality like page organization for site navigation should be already included and more streamlined for the client.
  • System Updates - Compared to other content management systems, ExpressionEngine is not the easiest when updating to newer versions. Its a manual process of copying, uploading and moving files. There is no "push-button" approach without purchasing a commercial add-on by a third-party developer. With the requirement of third-party plugins to be added for user experience, each system update will require a proactive approach by the plugin developers and the admin updating the system to ensure the plugins will work on future versions. Most admins will wait several months to ensure plugins and minor bugs are ironed out prior to updating.
Likelihood to Recommend
The two main factors for my suggestion to use or not use ExpressionEngine for a client are budget and scope. If the website is for a small three to five page website that is strictly informational and have a smaller budget, then I always recommend using a system like WordPress. Most of our clients are usually already on WordPress and ready to "graduate" to a larger system. They understand the need for a custom design and ease-of-use for site maintenance so recommending ExpressionEngine is easier as they will often have more budget available. Very rarely does a client request a specific system and trust our recommendations.

I did not give a ranking of 10 as there are some instances where other systems would handle the job better than ExpressionEngine; it's not the end-all-be-all. If a client is looking strictly for an eCommerce site, there are other systems that are better prepared for the task and will cut down on development time reducing the overall budget for the project.
ExpressionEngine Feature Ratings
Web Content Creation (5)
88%
8.8
WYSIWYG editor
80%
8.0
Code quality / cleanliness
80%
8.0
Admin section
90%
9.0
Page templates
100%
10.0
Publishing workflow
90%
9.0
Web Content Management (4)
85%
8.5
SEO support
70%
7.0
Bulk management
70%
7.0
Availability / breadth of extensions
100%
10.0
Community / comment management
100%
10.0
Platform & Infrastructure (2)
35%
3.5
API
70%
7.0
Internationalization / multi-language
N/A
N/A
Security (1)
90%
9.0
Role-based user permissions
90%
9.0
CMS programming language or framework
N/A
N/A
Return on Investment
  • Our main goal for our company is to design, build and launch a website that the client loves and is proud of. ExpressionEngine gives us that luxury while making it as customizable as possible. We can design and build a site quicker and easier as we have fine-tuned our process of modulating certain aspects of the sites that are included by default.
  • With the wide array of plugins available, we have been able to solve any challenge quickly and easily with the great support from EllisLab and the third-party developers.
  • With the speed that we can convert our front-end code into the system's back-end, we are able to simplify and decrease what was the more time-consuming stages of a project.
Alternatives Considered
  • WordPress,Modx
I've used WordPress for much smaller sites with a very limited budget and fast turn-around time. WordPress does well at installing, adding a theme, minor customizations and launch in a very fast timeframe. This can all be realistically done in a single sitting. ExpressionEngine requires much more attention and understanding of the system to build a functioning website. The install has an option to install a default theme, however I have found it more useful as a working example for learning to build with the system than as a template to build another site in though it is possible.
Users and Roles
2
Steve is the main website developer who installs, organizes and implements the ExpressionEngine environment. This includes developing the functionality based on the scope of the project. We have a Junior Developer that handles basic maintenance within ExpressionEngine and also manages the content for existing websites or enters content for newly developed sites.
Support Headcount Required
2
To create websites and maintain page templates, there needs to be, at minimum, an understanding of HTML and CSS for ExpressionEngine. For more custom development, understanding Javascript and PHP will be necessary as ExpressionEngine's template tags support basic functionality but does not encompass all that PHP has to offer. ExpressionEngine makes it easy to incorporate PHP, however it does not write any code for you.

For basic content management, it only takes a general understanding of online forms to manage the information on the website itself. As long as the system is organized well (depending on the experience of the website developer) anyone who has experience using word processing programs like Microsoft Word or Excel can use ExpressionEngine. We've trained a wide range of clients to manage their own website content with a single training session.
Business Processes Supported
  • We built our own website using ExpressionEngine including two other associated websites using the same system install.
  • The speed at which we can install, convert our HTML templates and implement within the system saves us a lot of time which, in turn, saves money.
  • We have successfully transitioned to becoming the primary developer for several ExpressionEngine sites that were not originally developed by us. This often involved a website redesign and we were able to transition easily while using their existing data.
  • Having trained clients on several other content management system, I've found the training sessions for ExpressionEngine tend to take less time from start to finish and the client's understanding is more concrete by the end.
Innovative Uses
  • I've been able to use the same ExpressionEngine install and database to run both our company website and also my personal portfolio. Since the data is shared, I only need to upload my project assets once and assign which website I'd like for it to be shown, on one site or both.
  • We've created an asset management system to be used internally by our employees. This allows us to see our catalog from anywhere without needing to be on-site.
Future Planned Uses
  • We are considering developing a client portal with the ability for our current clients to get a snapshot of the progress of their project. There are existing systems, however they do have their limitations as they are created for the masses. Having the ability to build the system specific to our needs and also live on our domain would be ideal.
Likelihood to Renew
10
We will continue to use ExpressionEngine as our default content management system for clients who require a level of functionality and/or customization that would require a system capable of handling the request and as long as their budget is sufficient. We have considered other free systems that are more equipped for custom templating similar to ExpressionEngine for the sake of client budget.

We recently completed a website project using a similar content management system. By the end of the project, we felt it wasn't a good comparable option and will not be using that system for any future projects. For the smaller budget projects, we have begun using WordPress, however we would not consider that a viable option for site that need the functionality and flexibility of ExpressionEngine.
Products Replaced
No
Key Differentiators
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Product Reputation
  • Vendor Reputation
  • Third-party Reviews
The ability to keep my HTML files intact which makes taking my front-end code and easily integrate it into the system. The other systems I evaluated were WordPress, Joomla! and Drupal back in 2008 and ExpressionEngine fit my business model much better than the others even with the license fees attached. It is not for everyone, however our clients have been extremely happy using the system.
Evaluation Lessons Learned
If I had started by search today, I would look at other content management system similar to how ExpressionEngine renders templates and organizes content fields. I have only found one that is similar and is open-source but have yet to build a site with it. We have it in our business plan to build at least one site this year with the new system so we can get a true evaluation. We still would not consider WordPress, Joomla! or Drupal in future projects unless specifically asked by a client.
Premium Support
No
The community support from other ExpressionEngine developers is second-to-none. Very rarely do I need to speak directly with EllisLab as the question I'm asking about has more often than not has been asked and responded by others. There is bug reporting available to which I've seen EllisLab respond very quickly, either to get more detailed information from me or a hotfix is given. I have found a majority of the questions I need answered are directed at the third-party developers for the plugins I am using. ExpressionEngine itself is a solid foundation.
Support Rating
9
For each ExpressionEngine release, I will often wait a few months before upgrading existing sites just to make sure it's had time to settle and get real-world use. This will allow the developers to handle any initial issues they may find and update the system accordingly. For all new sites, I will always use the latest version and any issues that arise can be handled while in the development phase while on a staging server.
Bug Resolution
Yes
Every bug report I've submitted has been responded to quickly and with a resolution. Most of the resolutions have been hotfixes to solve the issue quickly and I've noticed that the subsequent version released will have the issue listed as fixed in the changelog. There has not been a bug report I've submitted that has collected dust.
Exceptional Examples of ExpressionEngine Support
With each version of ExpressionEngine that is released, an update to their Multiple Site Manager module is released as well. This can be a bit confusing as the version numbers don't align and if I'm updating ExpressionEngine to a newer version, but not the latest, I may not have downloaded the most recent version of the Multiple Site Manager plugin as only a small portion of my clients use multiple sites. I contacted EllisLab and they were able to supply me with the correct version of the module very quickly avoiding any downtime.

ExpressionEngine is dream of any developer.

Rating: 10 out of 10
September 30, 2015
HS
Hercules Schonfeldt
Sr. Manager Digital Technology
The Jewish Federations of North America (Furniture, 201-500 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
ExpressionEngine
3 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
The software's administrative features include admin logs, site membership, searchable (and search-and-replace) content forums, data export, a blacklist/whitelist module, SQL and extension manager, which are all tools that come standard with this content management system. In fact, Expression Engine is equipped with the full complement of management elements we looked for in CMS software.
Pros
  • We noticed extensive capabilities in the area of user management. The application allows for multiple administrators so that work can be spread out through multiple resources at a company rather than bottlenecking with the web developer.
  • ExpressionEngine has gained a significant following through its high level of customization and ease of use. The interface is straightforward and offers easy access to both front-end and back-end editing. Because this CMS software is open source, you get the best of both worlds. You can add to your website’s functionality through the use of PHP, which means the functionality you desire from a website is easily within reach. For the non-technical user, you can simply work on your site from a simple front-end interface with a simple navigation.
  • For functionality and flexibility, ExpressionEngine content management system software is a versatile option for operations large and small. It has obviously extended its reach to many professional websites, which is evidenced on the front page of their product site.
  • ExpressionEngine has a thriving community base filled with veteran CMS users who can help you with questions through the community forum. For the programming-savvy individual, you have access to a developer portal complete with documentation, forums and tips for increasing your knowledge of the software.
  • Very powerful CMS. Expressionengine can be thought of as a database, where you create your collections and tables and define all sorts of fields for them. Then you can gather the information in this collections any way you want and show it on front-end or at the backend.
  • EE very easy to setup. For a site that is based on eCommerce/ Articles / News this CMS is excellent.
Cons
  • Plugin, Module installation should be with ease. Upload as zip - install.
  • Multisite function should be included with purchase and not be as separate module and restriction to 3 sites - it should be infinite.
Likelihood to Recommend
This is the best CMS on a market for developers. Turn your eCommerce or News Siet project to a winner with Brilliantretail module and simple plugins. Anything can be accomplished without breaking your neck! No project will be brilliant without ExpressionEngine. Devot-ee is the place for all plugins needed to accomplish any project your client desires.
ExpressionEngine Feature Ratings
Web Content Creation (8)
71.25%
7.1
WYSIWYG editor
90%
9.0
Code quality / cleanliness
90%
9.0
Admin section
90%
9.0
Page templates
100%
10.0
Library of website themes
10%
1.0
Mobile optimization / responsive design
90%
9.0
Publishing workflow
90%
9.0
Form generator
10%
1.0
Web Content Management (5)
92%
9.2
Content taxonomy
90%
9.0
SEO support
100%
10.0
Bulk management
90%
9.0
Availability / breadth of extensions
80%
8.0
Community / comment management
100%
10.0
Platform & Infrastructure (2)
50%
5.0
API
50%
5.0
Internationalization / multi-language
50%
5.0
Security (1)
90%
9.0
Role-based user permissions
90%
9.0
CMS programming language or framework
N/A
N/A
Return on Investment
  • If you’re not completely sold on the software itself, then you can visit their website to see a comprehensive showcase of popular websites that were created using this content management system software.
  • SEO friendly URLs are one of the best features of EE.
Alternatives Considered
For functionality and flexibility, ExpressionEngine content management system software is a versatile option for operations large and small. It has obviously extended its reach to many professional websites, which is evidenced on the front page of their product site. It may seem a bit pricey, but through its ease of use and expandability, it is a force to be reckoned with. This CMS is certain to help bring your website from the far reaches of obscurity and, with the right tweaks, put your business in the limelight.
Users and Roles
12
Designers, Copy writers, Developers, Management
Support Headcount Required
2
Simple knowledge of HTML and CSS is sufficient.
Business Processes Supported
  • Reports
  • Websites
  • Data Collecting
Innovative Uses
  • Creating Reports for management with CSV , PDF and XLS outputs
Future Planned Uses
  • Conferences
Likelihood to Renew
10
By renewing your use of ExpressionEngine you are boosting your ability to create even more modern and robust websites. ExpressionEngine already boasts a secure and stable system, one which has not been victim to a major security breach in the 10 years it has existed. Spam blockers are already in place, which means you can avoid unwanted attention from the malicious forces of the web. The security features offered here are quite comprehensive and include the most advanced of protective features offered among the CMS products we reviewed.
Products Replaced
Yes
WordPress, Joomla been replaced with ExpressionEngine because of flexibility and endless power for developer.
Key Differentiators
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Product Reputation
  • Prior Experience with the Product
Freedom of use. Freedom in language selection.
Evaluation Lessons Learned
We would stop wasting our time and money on research and train our developers in ExpressioEengine.
Implementation Details / Implementation Partner
  • Vendor implemented
  • Implemented in-house
Implementation Phases
No
Change Management Lessons
Change management was a small part of the implementation and was well-handled
Expressionengine handles all sorts of data and it was very easy to change organizational management. But if your organization can work with a single level workflow management capability and manually manage their document versions then Expressionengine can be a very powerful asset to your organization. Considering the power it has for a low priced CMS.
Implementation Issues
  • Window servers are a bit tricky to implement. Please don't try to run Expression Engine on Windows. Yes, it's possible to run it on Windows, and self torchering individuals might even enjoy it. Still, Expression Engine is developed on and for the LAMP stack. Just get Linux!
Implementation Rating
10
Easy to use for client and for developer. To install - it is a breeze. ExpressionEngine start as a blank slate, which means you are free to develop anything. There are no assumptions about what kind of data you will store in your site. Because of this, your models and creations become very powerful.
Support Rating
9
Community for Expressionengine is growing day to day. You can have your questions answered on ellislab website or stackexchange. On Ellislab site it says: "Whether you're a freelancer or working in-house, you're covered for whatever you are working on. There's no limit to the number of support requests you can make, and you're covered whether your projects are on a current platform." And I strongly agree it is true!
Exceptional Examples of ExpressionEngine Support
Exceptional support is provided for Expressionengine at all times. My client was having an issue installing Expressionengine on GoDaddy server and Ellislab reviewed server configuration, answered all possible questions and installed instance for us. Guided me and my client on where to find relevant information and insured that we will not encounter any other problems with installations in the future.
Easy Tasks
  • Creating channels and assigning channel fields are as easy as it can be.
Difficult Tasks
  • eCommerce modules can be a pain in the afternoon.
Mobile Interface Availability and Impressions
No
Usability
10
More and more customers and agencies started using Expressionengine.
Performance
10
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