CMS VS POD
February 10, 2013 11:03 AM Subscribe
Content Management Systems allow users to manage/publish web content. A Print on Demand system allows users manage/publish print content. I need a single system that does both.
I am looking for a system that allows for the creation and production of both web and print deliverables. For example, if I wanted to produce a 16 page report, I (or someone w/ access to the system) would login to the system, paste or key in the content into the relevant fields, add art from the library and once reviewed/approved, the system formats it into a pre-approved templated design. Once approved, I can output a hi rez pdf for printing OR port that content into a related template and output an html file for web usage.
I would like this system to be a repository for all publishing assets for this client – 20 different types of templates, eBlast templates, Microsites, banner ads – everything my client needs to manage and produce a variety of print or screen documents on their own – based on an templated design system.
One other note: I would like to have the ability to use fonts beyond "web safe" fonts for the print outputs.
Any ideas? thanks.
I am looking for a system that allows for the creation and production of both web and print deliverables. For example, if I wanted to produce a 16 page report, I (or someone w/ access to the system) would login to the system, paste or key in the content into the relevant fields, add art from the library and once reviewed/approved, the system formats it into a pre-approved templated design. Once approved, I can output a hi rez pdf for printing OR port that content into a related template and output an html file for web usage.
I would like this system to be a repository for all publishing assets for this client – 20 different types of templates, eBlast templates, Microsites, banner ads – everything my client needs to manage and produce a variety of print or screen documents on their own – based on an templated design system.
One other note: I would like to have the ability to use fonts beyond "web safe" fonts for the print outputs.
Any ideas? thanks.
this is, to be frank, the holy grail of publishing systems. you're talking about some hybrid of indesign, incopy, and a web-based CMS.
posted by patricking at 3:24 PM on February 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by patricking at 3:24 PM on February 10, 2013 [1 favorite]
You might want to check out Anthologize. It does some of the things you want, but not others.
posted by MsMolly at 5:50 PM on February 10, 2013
posted by MsMolly at 5:50 PM on February 10, 2013
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We ran into a somewhat similar roadblock, though with much simpler requirements.
You're not really looking for a "single system" but a workflow. I can't imagine any single thing will do all of this for you. Too specific a recommendation isn't all that feasible here, but given how many different formats and media you need to deal with, I think you need to at least look into a fairly advanced Adobe setup, involving some of the lesser-known products like Contribute and InCopy, and probably everyone's favorite, Bridge.
posted by Su at 2:39 PM on February 10, 2013