CMS Carma vs. Sitedepth - GoFuckYourself.com

cattivo-3xeg · 05-23-2007, 01:02 PM

i need a CMS what are you guys using and why?

Jakke PNG · 05-23-2007, 01:07 PM

I'm using sitedepth. Mainly because I don't like monthly fees..oh, and because I've used it for like 3 years, so I know it inside and out.

It's a resources hog though.

bizarredollars · 05-23-2007, 01:35 PM

We are using SiteDepth at the moment... It's not a bad product... But I feel we have outgrown it, so we will be trying out Carma in the near future on some new sites...

SiteDepth does do everything they say it does on their website... It really does make life easier - if all the features you need are listed on their website, then I would recommend you go for it as the cheaper option.

cattivo-3xeg · 05-23-2007, 01:58 PM

anybody using carma wanna comment

FelixFlow · 05-23-2007, 02:23 PM

i use sitedepth

05-23-2007, 02:27 PM

www.ThePaysiteCMS.com hands down #1

k0nr4d · 05-23-2007, 02:40 PM

I've used carma, needs a lil customization but when everything falls into place it fuckin' rocks.

Big_Red · 05-23-2007, 02:41 PM

I love sitedepth. Their support is outstanding, and the script does anything a site should need. And if it doesnt do it, they will write up a new plugin for ya. And at a very small charge.

Love em'.

The Ghost · 05-23-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cattivo-3xeg

anybody using carma wanna comment

Yes, it's great.

The right CMS all depends on what you want to do with the site, especially with content rotation. Carma is very powerful and can handle a huge amount of members accessing the content. Organizing and setting up content rotation across multiple sites. It also uses smarty.

Cons: Something like $3500 to purchase or $120 a month to lease. Unless you are knowledgeable with templating, it will cost you extra to set up your site, and there do not seem to be alot of people that can do it. With any CMS, make sure you schedule and budget for this process.

For CMS's, there are Awiz, Sitedepth, Carma, MAS, Joomla. A few threads have been posted here on CMS's, just use the search function on the board to find out more.

candyflip · 05-23-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LilBro

www.ThePaysiteCMS.com hands down #1

The pricing seems a bit off to me. Not sure what anyone else thinks, but $30k for a CMS seems a bit out there.

05-23-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

The pricing seems a bit off to me. Not sure what anyone else thinks, but $30k for a CMS seems a bit out there.

It pays for itself....no other CMS does what this 1 does...

50% off if you host with us...

cattivo-3xeg · 05-23-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ghost

Yes, it's great.

The right CMS all depends on what you want to do with the site, especially with content rotation. Carma is very powerful and can handle a huge amount of members accessing the content. Organizing and setting up content rotation across multiple sites. It also uses smarty.

Cons: Something like $3500 to purchase or $120 a month to lease. Unless you are knowledgeable with templating, it will cost you extra to set up your site, and there do not seem to be alot of people that can do it. With any CMS, make sure you schedule and budget for this process.

For CMS's, there are Awiz, Sitedepth, Carma, MAS, Joomla. A few threads have been posted here on CMS's, just use the search function on the board to find out more.

yo thank you for the info

commonsense · 05-23-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LilBro

It pays for itself....no other CMS does what this 1 does...

50% off if you host with us...

Most adult paysites won't GROSS $30k in a year

Shoehorn! · 05-23-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ghost

Yes, it's great.

The right CMS all depends on what you want to do with the site, especially with content rotation. Carma is very powerful and can handle a huge amount of members accessing the content. Organizing and setting up content rotation across multiple sites. It also uses smarty.

Cons: Something like $3500 to purchase or $120 a month to lease. Unless you are knowledgeable with templating, it will cost you extra to set up your site, and there do not seem to be alot of people that can do it. With any CMS, make sure you schedule and budget for this process.

For CMS's, there are Awiz, Sitedepth, Carma, MAS, Joomla. A few threads have been posted here on CMS's, just use the search function on the board to find out more.

I agree.

quantum-x · 05-23-2007, 04:51 PM

You don't mention much about what your specifications, budgets, etc etc, so this is a bit like posting: I need a car, which one?

As Marty [the ghost] points out above - CARMA is all powerful. Its knockout punch is in its templating engine [based on SMARTY]. You can do anything you want. Anything you can think of, it can handle.
From a content handling point of view, it does a great job.

On the other side of the fence you have SiteDepth. SD is to the point, and easier to get a handle on. Its templating system is less powerful, but with that said: if you can do HTML, you can do your own templates - which can't be said for CARMA (without a degree of ease anyhow)

They're in entirely different ballparks for cost and functionality, and you need to work out which one you want to head for.

There are other options as well, such as MAS from Mansion (which I haven't used so can't comment), and the round-robin of awiz etc (which I have, and can't recommend...)

Godsmack · 05-23-2007, 04:56 PM

MAS is great!

Mutt · 05-23-2007, 04:59 PM

all i know is i referred a friend to SiteDepth and he bought it and he hit me up today frustrated that he is having a tech problem and nobody is getting back to him about it.

if you're reading this SD - get with the program please, I don't like looking bad when I recommend a product.

Big Red Machine · 05-23-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by commonsense

Most adult paysites won't GROSS $30k in a year

Theres No $ in Porn.....

Pornwolf · 05-23-2007, 05:30 PM

Why pay all that money when Joomla plus just a little custom coding would give you EXACTLY what you want plus so much more more?

Jace · 05-23-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LilBro

It pays for itself....no other CMS does what this 1 does...

50% off if you host with us...

$30k???? are you fucking kidding me? ROFL ROFL ROFL

quantum-x · 05-23-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pornwolf

Why pay all that money when Joomla plus just a little custom coding would give you EXACTLY what you want plus so much more more?

Cos it's buggy and bloated?

Jace · 05-23-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by quantum-x

Cos it's buggy and bloated?

I use joomla on at least 10 sites of mine and never had any issues with it being buggy or bloated....it rocks!

Bods4Mods · 05-23-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutt

all i know is i referred a friend to SiteDepth and he bought it and he hit me up today frustrated that he is having a tech problem and nobody is getting back to him about it.

if you're reading this SD - get with the program please, I don't like looking bad when I recommend a product.

Still waiting

AJHall · 05-23-2007, 09:07 PM

If you're looking for a high end system, be sure to request a demo of Elevated X http://www.elevatedx.com.

candyflip · 05-23-2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jace

$30k???? are you fucking kidding me? ROFL ROFL ROFL

At least I'm not the only one who thinks it's crazy...unless of course it sucks my dick and gives a good rim job. Even then it still might be overpriced.

Mutt · 05-23-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

At least I'm not the only one who thinks it's crazy...unless of course it sucks my dick and gives a good rim job. Even then it still might be overpriced.

it's really good - it's meant for big budget DVD download sites - if u figure one of those sites is minimally a $100K investment just for the content, spending $30K on a CMS that does everything is not that bad.

i was hoping for a leased version which Stan said they were going to do but now he says its a long way off or maybe never.

candyflip · 05-23-2007, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutt

it's really good - it's meant for big budget DVD download sites - if u figure one of those sites is minimally a $100K investment just for the content, spending $30K on a CMS that does everything is not that bad.

i was hoping for a leased version which Stan said they were going to do but now he says its a long way off or maybe never.

So it's a lot more than most would need and from what you're saying a whole different ball game. If that's so, than that might make sense. But, not really someone looking at either of the two in the title would need or be able to use.

Jace · 05-23-2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutt

it's really good - it's meant for big budget DVD download sites - if u figure one of those sites is minimally a $100K investment just for the content, spending $30K on a CMS that does everything is not that bad.

i was hoping for a leased version which Stan said they were going to do but now he says its a long way off or maybe never.

so, it isn't even in the same ball game as the two mentioned in the title?

someone needs to learn to market better ;) haha

candyflip · 05-23-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jace

so, it isn't even in the same ball game as the two mentioned in the title?

someone needs to learn to market better ;) haha

Sometimes I read your posts and wonder if we're sharing the same brain.

Violetta · 05-23-2007, 10:34 PM

I am using sitedepth, and it rocks for me!

Turboface · 05-23-2007, 10:41 PM

I highly recommend Joomla. As a matter of fact, I just got joomlawebmasters.com up and running today!

aico · 05-23-2007, 10:44 PM

Using SiteDepth and love it.

spookyx · 05-23-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutt

all i know is i referred a friend to SiteDepth and he bought it and he hit me up today frustrated that he is having a tech problem and nobody is getting back to him about it.

if you're reading this SD - get with the program please, I don't like looking bad when I recommend a product.

we use sitedepth and they are normally very fast in a response, however, i did notice last week when i put in a trouble ticket, they have changed the "ticket system" but their website still listed the old location (which they won't answer) have your friend try this address

[email protected]

Bods4Mods · 05-23-2007, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spookyx

we use sitedepth and they are normally very fast in a response, however, i did notice last week when i put in a trouble ticket, they have changed the "ticket system" but their website still listed the old location (which they won't answer) have your friend try this address

[email protected]

Thank you - at this point I am very disappointed to say the least. I will give this a try

quantum-x · 05-23-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bods4Mods

Thank you - at this point I am very disappointed to say the least. I will give this a try

If you get no joy shoot me an ICQ, I have Omar's private Bat Phone #

Bods4Mods · 05-24-2007, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by quantum-x

If you get no joy shoot me an ICQ, I have Omar's private Bat Phone #

Still no response by email - i will definitely hit you up for this in the morning

cattivo-3xeg · 05-25-2007, 09:51 AM

ok so today i got Carma thanks for all the replys i will let you guys know whaat i think

05-23-2007, 01:07 PM	#2
Jakke PNG ex-TeenGodFather Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Suomi Finland Perkele Posts: 20,306	I'm using sitedepth. Mainly because I don't like monthly fees..oh, and because I've used it for like 3 years, so I know it inside and out. It's a resources hog though. __________________ ..and I'm off.

05-23-2007, 01:35 PM	#3
bizarredollars Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bizarredollars.com Posts: 1,582	We are using SiteDepth at the moment... It's not a bad product... But I feel we have outgrown it, so we will be trying out Carma in the near future on some new sites... SiteDepth does do everything they say it does on their website... It really does make life easier - if all the features you need are listed on their website, then I would recommend you go for it as the cheaper option. __________________ [email protected] icq: 205-252-550 Last edited by bizarredollars; 05-23-2007 at 01:37 PM..

05-23-2007, 01:58 PM	#4
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05-23-2007, 01:02 PM	#1
cattivo-3xeg Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Fly South Florida or Enego, Italy Posts: 180	CMS Carma vs. Sitedepth i need a CMS what are you guys using and why? __________________ men lie, women lie.... numbers don't icq:285800846 Triple10Vault.com thats my shit homie

05-23-2007, 02:27 PM	#6
LilBro Guest Posts: n/a	www.ThePaysiteCMS.com hands down #1

05-23-2007, 02:41 PM	#8
Big_Red Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Do you care? Posts: 4,147	I love sitedepth. Their support is outstanding, and the script does anything a site should need. And if it doesnt do it, they will write up a new plugin for ya. And at a very small charge. Love em'. __________________ 60% Revshare. http://www.boobycash.com We got the boobs and the cash! ICQ 198-580-197 24/7 support

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quantum-x Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ICQ: 251425 Fr/Au/Ca Posts: 6,863	You don't mention much about what your specifications, budgets, etc etc, so this is a bit like posting: I need a car, which one? As Marty [the ghost] points out above - CARMA is all powerful. Its knockout punch is in its templating engine [based on SMARTY]. You can do anything you want. Anything you can think of, it can handle. From a content handling point of view, it does a great job. On the other side of the fence you have SiteDepth. SD is to the point, and easier to get a handle on. Its templating system is less powerful, but with that said: if you can do HTML, you can do your own templates - which can't be said for CARMA (without a degree of ease anyhow) They're in entirely different ballparks for cost and functionality, and you need to work out which one you want to head for. There are other options as well, such as MAS from Mansion (which I haven't used so can't comment), and the round-robin of awiz etc (which I have, and can't recommend...)

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05-23-2007, 04:59 PM	#17
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	all i know is i referred a friend to SiteDepth and he bought it and he hit me up today frustrated that he is having a tech problem and nobody is getting back to him about it. if you're reading this SD - get with the program please, I don't like looking bad when I recommend a product. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

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05-23-2007, 09:07 PM	#24
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aico Moo Moo Cow Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 14,748	Using SiteDepth and love it.

05-25-2007, 09:51 AM	#37
cattivo-3xeg Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Fly South Florida or Enego, Italy Posts: 180	ok so today i got Carma thanks for all the replys i will let you guys know whaat i think __________________ men lie, women lie.... numbers don't icq:285800846 Triple10Vault.com thats my shit homie