Adobe Contribute CS5

Adobe Contribute CS5 is a powerful application that allows you to create and publish web pages with minimum effort. It is designed to update the content of a website and add new pages by using a WYSIWYG editor that directly uploads the changes on the server.

Since most Internet pages need to be updated constantly in order to display the latest news or articles, Adobe Contribute CS5 aims to improve your efficiency by quickly making changes and publishing them from a single interface.

During the installation you are given the option to install Internet Explorer and Firefox plugins which are not checked by default. If you plan to start editing a page or create a new blog post from the browser interface, you should choose to install them.

Intuitive layout

The interface of the program is well structured and provides access to the page content and the editing tools. It also displays a brief documentation which is designed to answer the most frequent questions related to managing the web content.

In order to edit the pages you need to use the wizard to create a connection with your website or blog. It supports both websites and blogging platforms and allows you to update the files by using FTP or local network connections.

The main window allows you to browse through the website and edit the page that you need to update. The WYSIWYG editor enables you to change the text format, insert tables and add videos or other documents with just a few clicks.

If you want to back up the previous version of the page, the program offers the option to enable the version backup in the setup wizard. It is a useful tool when you need to revert the changes made to a certain page.

The application is also able to add new pages to the website by using an extensive template collection. Each template can be personalized and linked to the current content by adding new menus or links.

Overall, Adobe Contribute CS5 provides all the required tools for website content management. It does not require programming experience which makes it a good choice for all users.