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hello every one, i am thinking a static website with xhtml, css and java script and i don't know how to manage news, that is write news, update news after the website is commercialized..
thank you in advance!!!

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wanted a simple way to add and update "news" on a static XHTML/CSS/JS site. Replies from (server-side/db and syndication) and (Joomla/WordPress) cover the classic options. Today the practical choices remain similar but with easier workflows and hosted tools.

Three realistic paths:

  • Hosted blogging service for minimal ops: use a managed platform for news and either link to it or embed its feed or widget. Quick to set up and no server maintenance.
  • Full CMS on a server for integrated site/news: self-hosted WordPress or Joomla provide admin UX, roles, scheduling and plugins — more control, more maintenance.
  • Static site with Git-backed editing for low-cost, secure hosting: write news as Markdown and use a static site generator like Jekyll or Hugo plus a Git-based CMS such as so editors can post via a web UI while builds auto-deploy.

Recommended quick workflow for a static site: create a "posts" template in the SSG, configure the Git-backed CMS to commit Markdown files to the repo, connect an automated deploy (Netlify/GitHub Pages) and enable SSL. For commercial sites, add routine backups, a staging environment, and update/security policies. RSS syndication is useful for feeds but does not replace an editor workflow.

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hello every one, i am thinking a static website with xhtml, css and java script and i don't know how to manage news, that is write news, update news after the website is commercialized..
thank you in advance!!!

There are three ways to do this depending on your sill levels.
1. If you know coldfusion you could write pages of codes to set up and manage the news.

2. If you know how to write a database and know php you could manage the news in the database, update it, and delete old news to replace another. Asp also do this but you have to understand how to use a database and the relationship

3. This one I think will be better for you. You don't need to know how to do a database or anything. I will give you the link so that you can read it and follow the direction on it. It is dealing with RSS feed. I think that this might help you with managing and updating the article:

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You could always try a content management system like

Both are completely free and allow you to update content quite easily, and are easy to use overall.

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