All-In-One package with all this?

SourChipmunk · 29 Sep 2011 at 15:59

I wasn't able to find another thread regarding this (though many similar).

I am thinking of switching host providers because the plan I am using is still using the cost structure of the plan I bought in 1997 ---- expensive! When I do so, I was thinking about using the budget I'm saving on the annual plan (running free software) and putting it toward a paid package. So I'm wondering if there is something out there that can do all the tasks I currently have:

* Joomla for CMS content.
* Gallery2 for the photo gallery
* Zencart for store software (using Paypal or Intuit integration)
* Ikonboard for the forums
** Would like to be able to develop for mobile

Ease of use or customising isn't an issue.

Is vBulletin Publishing & Mobile Suite capable of all this? Or should I look at a different package? Also, why is there a $180 price difference between the vBulletin Publishing Suite and the Mobile add-in?

Thanks in advance!

blade007 · 29 Sep 2011 at 19:36

Drupal will do all that.

You're going to need to do some learning though.

SourChipmunk · 30 Sep 2011 at 13:13

Wow. Drupal looks interesting. Yes, definitely something to learn there, no problem. Have you dealt with it yourself?

blade007 · 30 Sep 2011 at 13:23

I haven't mate. It's too complicated in the back for a typical client. So tend to stay to more friendly platforms such as MODx or sometimes WP. On Drupal you really need to be a developer and have a developer handy at all times - cool if you like that. It's a good platform and has all the functionality .. but the learning curve is steep.