What is Sitecake?
Sitecake provides a straightforward content management solution for static HTML and PHP websites, allowing users to edit content directly through a drag-and-drop interface. It operates without the need for databases or specialized template engines, making it accessible for developers familiar with standard web technologies.
The system saves text changes directly to HTML pages and stores images in the file system, maintaining the static nature of websites after editing. This approach enhances website speed, particularly when combined with CDN caching, benefiting mobile users and search engine rankings.
Features
- Drag & Drop Everything: Drag and drop items from various sources including the website, desktop, browser windows, and cloud services like YouTube, Vimeo, Google Maps, and Twitter
- No Template Engine Required: Works with plain HTML and PHP pages by adding 'sc-content' CSS class to editable divs
- No Database Needed: Flat file CMS that saves text changes to HTML pages and images to the file system, keeping websites static after editing
- Fast Performance: Manages static pages that load quickly with CDN caching, improving speed for mobile users and Google ranking
Use Cases
- Editing content on static HTML websites
- Managing PHP-based websites without database overhead
- Quickly updating website content through drag-and-drop interface
- Improving website loading speed for better user experience and SEO
FAQs
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How do I install Sitecake on my website?
First, add the 'sc-content' CSS class to divs you want to make editable. Second, upload Sitecake to the same folder as your website. Third, point your browser to http://domain.com/sitecake.php and login with 'admin' password to start editing. -
Does Sitecake require a database?
No, Sitecake is a flat file CMS that doesn't require a database. Text changes are saved directly to HTML pages and images are stored in the file system. -
What types of websites is Sitecake compatible with?
Sitecake works with static HTML and PHP websites, allowing editing without needing to learn new templating syntax. -
How does Sitecake improve website speed?
Sitecake manages static pages that can be cached with CDN services, resulting in lightning-fast loading times which benefit both mobile users and Google ranking.