WebsiteBaker is a free open-source CMS (content management system) which focuses primarily on ease-of-use. It is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It was originally written by Ryan Djurovich and first released in 2004.

WebsiteBaker is based on the server script language PHP and MySQL databases. Current system requirements are: PHP 4.4.9 or higher (5.2.x strongly recommended) and MySQL 3.2.3 database or higher. It is cross-platform but novice users are advised to install it on a *nix system as it is officially tested on Debian Linux servers.

WebsiteBaker installation is straight-forward even if you do not have previous experience of CMS installation and the documentation is clear and concise. The community support is also very good.

WebsiteBaker is a stable and fast CMS which works very well with small and medium-sized websites that may need to be edited by non technical users. For very large websites or websites which require very complex functionality or heavy dynamic content, bigger CMSs such as Joomla! or Drupal may however be a better option.

WebsiteBaker main features are:

• Straightforward installation
• Easy to use interface
• WYSIWYG editors (works like a word processor)
• Good template system: there are plenty of design templates to choose from but creating or modifying your own template is easy enough as long as you have some knowledge of HTML, CSS and a bit of PHP)
• Supports multiple menus; Easy installation of additional add-ons and program modules (image galleries, calendars, guestbooks, forums, faq, media player, uploader module, etc)
• Easy Management of files and multimedia content through the the WYSIWYG editor or the media center
• Droplets system: These are small pieces of PHP code which can be easily added anywhere without knowing anything about the technique behind.
• Supports multiple user and multiple group login
• Supports running multiple websites
• Support of multiple languages in a single interface (20 languages to choose from)
• Search-engine friendly URL
• Spam protection (CAPTCHA)
• Multi-setting of time zones
• Allows notification, registration and password recovery from users.
• W3C standard compliant
• For developers: flexible framework for and good documentation if you want to build your make your own module

The WebsiteBaker CMS is adapted for both experienced developers and novice users and allows you to rapidly develop a small or medium-sized website without compromising on features or flexibility. The interface, while a little bit dated, is simple enough for non-technical users to familiarize themselves with the editing process in a short time.