It is worth creating my own CMS/Blog using PHP? Or should I use a premade one?

This question has been asked quite a lot recently and is one that has no right or wrong answer. It depends what situation you are in. If you have no knowledge of PHP, then it is going to be a very hard task. However, if you really want to learn PHP, then throwing yourself in at the deep end by attempting to build one is often the easiest way to learn, and of course, webforumz members are always happy to help with any problems or queries you may have.

If you have a decent knowledge of PHP, then the choice really depends on the time frame you have. If you are building a website for someone else who wants a CMS, but have a short time frame of 3-4 weeks, then I would suggest using one already out there as it can take a long time to develop, unless you are prepared to put a lot of time and effort into the CMS/Blog. However, if you are doing it for your own personal site, or a site with a long time frame, e.g. 2-3 months, then building your own CMS could be more of an option and often very beneficial to you or your business. It shows you have the coding prowess to be able to build a CMS and that you are prepared to go that extra mile for your clients, which can give you the edge over rival companies. If you decide to take the leap, or need some more help deciding, feel free to post at WebForumz, and members will be happy to assist you in any way they can.