2. Documentation - PHP/MySQL/HTML5/CSS3
  3. v2.x
  4. Introduction
  5. What is SCHLIX CMS?

What is SCHLIX CMS?

SCHLIX CMS is a robust, multi-site content management system designed to help you to build professional websites quickly and efficiently. A content management system allows you to create, edit, manage, and publish content with less technical understanding, while automating many repetitive tasks. Its optional multi-site capability also gives you the option to create websites with differring features or structures (e.g. for multi-lingual websites).

Some real world example of what you can build with SCHLIX CMS:

  • Corporate websites
  • Real estate websites (with thousands of listings)
  • Online magazines & publications
  • Restaurant websites (with menus, locations, and ordering)
  • Personal travel blogs (featuring videos and images)
  • E-commerce websites (with integrated shipping & payment)
  • Documentation websites
  • etc..

Benefits of using SCHLIX CMS

  • Open Source & Free: SCHLIX CMS is built on an open-source foundation, leveraging a free ecosystem (Linux/BSD operating system, Apache web server, PHP language, and MySQL database server).
  • Extensible & Customizable: Expand your website's capabilities with our growing extension gallery. If you can't find a pre-built extension, you can quickly generate a skeleton using the Plugin Creator and customize it with its category/listing (taxonomy) model, thanks to its lightweight framework.
  • Built-in SEO Features: SCHLIX CMS includes out-of-the-box SEO features, including a sitemap, metadata management, and keyword support – all consistently aligned with your site's sitemap.
  • Simplified Updates: Seamlessly update the entire system with a single click using the SCHLIX CMS Updater.

Core functions

  • Article Management: Create and manage web pages, landing pages, blogs, and galleries.
  • User Management: Handle user registration, password recovery, and more.
  • Editor Management: Choose from several WYSIWYG editors for easy content creation.
  • Media Management: Upload, organize, and manage images, PDFs, and other media files.
  • Contact Form Management: Create and manage contact forms.
  • Scheduled Tasks: Run periodic commands (e.g., backups, maintenance).
  • Theme Management: Customize the visual appearance of your site.
  • Troubleshooting Tools: Access log viewers and email queue viewers for easy debugging.