What is LocomotiveCMS?
LocomotiveCMS is an open source content management system built for developers who need a flexible, elegant solution for creating client websites. It offers a seamless workflow from development to deployment, allowing developers to use their preferred coding tools. The platform includes a powerful back-office editor that is user-friendly for clients, enabling them to manage content with ease. With hosting options that provide automatic updates, SSL security, and CDN delivery, LocomotiveCMS combines developer control with client simplicity.
Features
- Open Source: Completely free under MIT license, allowing modification and resale.
- Wagon Development Tool: Scaffold sites and preview locally using any text editor and web browser.
- Engine Back-Office: Ruby on Rails application for content creation and site management.
- Hosting with Automatic Updates: Free automatic updates with new features and enhancements.
- Secure SSL: Very secure back office with SSL protecting data, and free SSL certificate for each site.
- CDN Delivery: Assets served through a CDN for optimal speed.
- Custom Domains: Use your own domain names with paid accounts.
- Whitelabel Option: Add your own logo and change back-office look for client sites.
Use Cases
- Building custom websites for clients with specific content management needs.
- Developing and deploying multiple sites for agencies or freelancers.
- Creating a user-friendly editing experience for non-technical clients.
FAQs
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When am I billed?
Your billing date is on or around the same day of the month your website goes live. -
Do you offer discounts on yearly plans?
Yes, pre-pay for a year and you'll get 2 months off. -
Can my client pay directly for hosting?
Absolutely, when you are asked to fill out the billing information, your client can enter his or her name, address and email address as well as credit card information. -
What is white label?
With our white label solution, your clients will never know that Locomotive.works is the technical solution. You can add your own logo and change the look of the back-office. -
What happens to my sites if I want to stop using Locomotive.works?
At any time, you can download a complete copy of your site and host it in another instance of the Locomotive engine which is completely open source.
