New example site for Aegir CMS

POZNAN, ESPOO, Jan 16th 2003

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new example website demonstrating Aegir CMS capabilities. This sample site showcases what can be built with Aegir CMS and provides a template that users can adapt for their own projects.

About the Example Site

The new example site demonstrates a complete, functional website built entirely with Aegir CMS. It includes typical sections that organizations need:

  • Homepage with featured content and news highlights
  • About section with company/organization information
  • News/blog area with article listings and archives
  • Products or services pages with categorization
  • Contact forms and information
  • Search functionality across the site

Features Demonstrated

The example site showcases key Aegir CMS features:

Content Management

  • Page hierarchy — Nested page structure with automatic navigation generation
  • Content types — Different types of content (articles, pages, news items) with appropriate templates
  • Media management — Images and documents organized and embedded in content
  • Rich text editing — Formatted content created with the visual editor

Design and Layout

  • Professional design — Clean, modern appearance suitable for business use
  • Responsive elements — Layout adapts to different content types
  • Navigation systems — Main menu, breadcrumbs, and contextual navigation
  • Reusable elements — Headers, footers, and sidebars defined once and used throughout

Advanced Features

  • Multilingual content — Sample pages in multiple languages
  • User permissions — Different access levels for various user roles
  • Workflow — Staging-to-live publication process
  • Search integration — Full-text search across site content

Using the Example Site

The example site can be used in several ways:

Learning Tool

  • Explore how Aegir CMS features work in practice
  • See examples of content organization and page structure
  • Learn template and styling techniques
  • Understand workflow and permissions configuration

Starting Template

  • Use as a foundation for your own site
  • Adapt the design and structure to your needs
  • Replace sample content with your own
  • Customize templates and styles

Demonstration

  • Show potential users what Aegir CMS can do
  • Test drive features before committing to installation
  • Evaluate if Aegir CMS meets your requirements

Accessing the Example Site

The example site is available in two forms:

Online Demo

Visit the live example site to browse the public-facing pages and see Aegir CMS in action. Contact us via the mailing lists for the demo URL and login credentials to explore the administrative interface.

Download Package

Download the complete example site package, including:

  • Content database dump
  • Template files
  • Style sheets and images
  • Installation instructions

Install it on your own Aegir CMS instance to study how it works and adapt it for your needs.

Technical Details

The example site demonstrates proper Aegir CMS development practices:

  • Template structure — Modular templates using Aegir CMS's templating system
  • Style organization — Clean CSS with proper organization
  • Content types — Custom content types configured in Midgard
  • Component usage — Aegir CMS components integrated throughout the site
  • Performance — Efficient queries and appropriate caching

Documentation

The example site package includes detailed documentation:

  • Installation guide — Step-by-step setup instructions
  • Site structure overview — Explanation of how the site is organized
  • Template documentation — Description of each template and its purpose
  • Customization guide — How to adapt the site for your needs
  • Best practices — Recommendations for Aegir CMS development

Future Updates

We plan to expand the example site over time:

  • Additional sections demonstrating more features
  • Alternative design variations
  • More complex examples (e-commerce, membership areas, etc.)
  • Video tutorials showing how to build similar sites

Getting the Example Site

To access the example site:

Feedback Welcome

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the example site:

  • Is it helpful for understanding Aegir CMS?
  • What additional examples would be useful?
  • What documentation would help you use it effectively?

Share your feedback via the mailing lists or email [email protected].

Start Building

The example site provides a practical foundation for your Aegir CMS projects. Whether you're learning the system, evaluating it for adoption, or starting a new project, the example site can help you get productive quickly.

Download Aegir CMS and the example site today to start building your web presence!