X-icute CMS Version 2.0

During 2007 the Merseyside Scout website required a new system to allow the county to update an maintain thier website themselves. This was the basis of x-icute.

X-icute is comprised of three Primary modules:

• X-icute Calendar
  • Maintain a central source of dates for upcoming events
  • Group events into categories to help visitors narrow down their search
  • Display different events on different pages within your site all managed from one place.
• X-icute News
  • Produce latest news feeds
  • Create in depth news articles with the use of a Micrsoft Word style text editor.
  • Built in file manager allows you to upload images directly to the server and include them in your news reports.
• X-icute Content
  • Our most powerful module allows you complete control of your site content without compromising the design or layout.
  • Choose from 3 basic page layouts, then add panels of content using the built in html/text editor.
  • Use pre-designed panels to display database driven content such as photo galleries, diary lists or news panels.
  • Build your site map, order pages and hide them from menus whenever you want.
  • Take total control of your site menus, layout and content.

On top of our primary modules, the following modules can also be installed onto your site, all managed through x-icute

• Guestbook
  • Creates an attractive guestbook that allows your visitors to leave you messages and comments. All comments are stored for approval in x-icute before they appear on your website.
• Photo Gallery
  • Create multiple photo galleries, then select the pages you want to display your photographs creating quick links to your latest galleries.
• Links editor
  • Create a links page with groups of links that might interest your visitors.
  • Cross linking with other websites is one of the best ways to improve your search engine rankings.
• Blog
  • Create a blog to let your visitors know what your up to on a regular basis
  • Blogs are a great way to encourage return visits.