Hey there, I know this isnt "blog" related, but I couldn't figure out where to post this question.

I'm looking for some kind of software that will let me build sites (and add to them) in the same way, say, a wiki would let me. However, I want the site that is built to have good semantic HTML markup, the ability to let me edit/add pages easily, and good integration of advertising services.

In other words, i want a simple content creation tool that has adsense built in so that I can focus on writing copy and not focus on building sites.

I've tried using mediawiki for this, but i feel like it's hard to position the ads well, and using something that doesnt hit a database would be nice, too. (a bit easier on the VPS)

Thanks for the help!

Nothing beats a text editor and a bit of hand written XHTML

Have you tried SQLite on your VPS, I use it, it has a very small footprint compared to something like MYSQL

yeah, i could use just plain old xhtml, but all the files create a management headache.

i run a 96MB ram server from quantact, and i run mysql, apache, and then on top of that, i have a mediawiki install, 3 wordpress blogs, an instance of vanilla forums, and a custom image resizing website, oh, and a custom product listing site (kinda garbage right now)

anyway, it all runs very well.

i wrote an article about running mysql under low memory. i can't post urls here, but you can google:

optimize mysql low memory

and it's #1. it's actually not too difficult to get mysql to run well.

i (still) would like a package like the one i describe. i'm guessing i'm going to have to create it myself if i really want it.

-Site Build It
Site Build has a step by step process that builds an SEO site for you very easily so you can focus on the more important aspects of internet marketing.

-XSite Pro
A very good software. If you want more control over your designs, Go for this.

Do a Google on both and find out which suits your needs more.

what about a cms like http://www.joomla.org/ ?

If you just need a web application that allows you to publish, and edit content, a blogware is more than enough. There are plugins that you can install and integrate AdSense and banner ads. Lack of the features you want, you can always develop the plugins.

But if you want powerful access control features, establish a workflow, integrate with forums, let each community users have their own blogs, etc, you want drupal, joomla, mambo or any other sophisticated cms.

There is always a learning curve involved with each application, so take the time to analyze your requirement and the time you dedicate to learn it.

I hope this helps.