WordPress in the business

Earlier today, I posted a question requesting suggestions for a web based project management solution on a couple of message boards I frequent. I thought it was something I could use at work so that people that need to know where I’m at with the data warehouse project would have that information. I’ve decided to go another direction. I’ve decided to try and use WordPress to serve up the information.

This will work out because the system I’m going to run it on is:

You’re probably thinking “Why are you running it on a desktop system?”. It won’t be getting hit frequently so, for now, it will be fine. The most hits I’ll probably get at one time is 10 (+/- 2).

The way I see it, I only need something to give people a status report. No one ask me what my plans are for the development (I’m the only one on the project). All anyone ever wants to know is where I’m at and what I’ve done. That’s cool because pressure is light as long as I’m getting something done.

I did have to make a few changes on the template, Pool. Everything that had the word “Blog” had to be changed to either “Site” or “Main”. The word “Blog” seems to have a stigma of being just a personal site. I also changed it so that my name and the publish date appear under the post title. Before that change, it would just show “@” and the publish time (i.e. @ 5:00 p.m.).

This will also take the place of the static page used to inform people when scores are imported into the database. I can create seperate categories for ACT, SAT, etc. file imports as well as maintenance and upgrade news. Taking the SQL Server down for a service pack install? Post news under the “Maintenance” category.

If it doesn’t work out, no big deal. It’s not like I’ll be out any money. :)

The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. – Chinese Proverb

19.Feb.06 General, WordPress

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2 Responses to “WordPress in the business”

  1. gb | February 19th, 2006 at 9:38 pm

    That actually seems like a pretty cool idea… I’m thinking about starting something similar for us at work. I’d use formmail so someone could open up a page on our intranet, hit my/anyones name, type out a message and it be sent to my Blackberry/their cell among other things.

  2. di | February 20th, 2006 at 3:31 pm

    Sounds like a great idea. I’d like to see it!

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