Microweber
Drag-and-drop CMS and website builder with built-in e-commerce
Microweber is a drag-and-drop website builder and content management system (CMS) for creating websites, blogs, and online stores. Built on the Laravel framework, it provides a visual editing experience alongside a full admin panel for managing content and products.
Key Features
- Live drag-and-drop page building with real-time text editing
- Admin panel for managing pages, posts, products, and categories
- Built-in e-commerce capabilities for running an online shop
- Template and layout system for quickly composing pages
- Extensible module approach for adding site functionality
- Supports multiple database backends via PDO (including MySQL and SQLite)
Use Cases
- Launch a small business website with visual editing and custom layouts
- Run a lightweight online store with product and category management
- Create and maintain a blog or content-driven site without coding
Limitations and Considerations
- Requires a PHP environment and compatible database setup; features depend on server extensions being available
- Advanced customization typically involves working with themes/modules and the Laravel-based codebase
Microweber fits users who want a traditional CMS combined with a modern visual editor and integrated e-commerce. It is suitable for both non-technical site owners and developers who want a Laravel-based platform they can extend.
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SQLite
JavaScript
PostgreSQL
HTML
Laravel
Docker
Microsoft SQL Server
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