FlashMoto

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FlashMoto is an advanced Flash CMS (Flash content management system) designed to simplify the publication of Web content to Flash websites. FlashMoto CMS enables users to easily update websites with a friendly WYSIWYG environment. It provides a set of tools and built-in components for video and image galleries creation, video and MP3 player embedment and custom modules and widgets integration.

History

  • Founded in 2008 by Demetrio Fortman, FlashMoto launched in open beta in August 2009.
  • In September 2009 FlashMoto signed an agreement with TemplateMonster according to which TemplateMonster is obliged to create a separate web templates category – Flash CMS templates. These Flash CMS templates meet the FlashMoto requirements and can be easily customized via FlashMoto control panel.
  • In November 2009 FlashMoto released a standalone version of Flash CMS with a powerful ActionScript 3.0 application programming interface (API).

Features

FlashMoto CMS is the first content management system based on ActionScript 3 and realized as Rich Internet Application (RIA) on Flex. Its control panel allows users to incorporate modules without knowing Adobe Flash and create the numerous pages with only a few clicks.

FlashMoto CMS has the XML-based templating system, which includes widgets that can be rearranged without editing fla file. There is a media library where users can upload images, video or SWF files & use them in any part of the website. It has a built-in gallery component for displaying a list of images and/or videos. This feature is especially useful for designers, photographers or anyone willing to present a portfolio.

Similar to HTML websites, websites created with FlashMoto CMS are indexable by search engines and every page has their own URLs and Meta data. Deep linking and well built architecture stimulate search engine indexation. FlashMoto CMS also allows users to define the Google Analytics details; and statistics of the website is tracked.

FlashMoto CMS supports multiple languages providing users an opportunity to upload custom fonts. Flash developers may develop their own modules as separate swf applications and build them into website and control panel to improve FlashMoto CMS functionality.

Criticism

Since it is built using a Flash platform, users have criticized that FlashMoto is not easily crawlable by search engines. However, Flashmoto is developing a range of SEO options for better search engine indexation. While the application appears to be a neat solution, the big issue is some platforms do not support Flash plugin technology. For example it does not show up on the current crop of mobile smartphones; it does not play well with assistive technologies, e.g. screen readers for the blind and etc.

References

1. http://www.flash99good.com/reviews/flashmoto-new-flash-cms/

2. http://cmsreport.com/content/2009/07/flashmoto-cms-revolutionary-tool-flash-website-management

3. http://www.webresourcesdepot.com/cms-for-flash-websites-flashmoto-cms/

4. http://10steps.sg/articles/inventions/brilliant-invention-flashmoto/

5. http://www.pressabout.com/flashmoto-released-powerful-flash-27696/

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