using forms to update web pages

[thehols]

I'm desigining a site for someone who doesn't know much html. It would be much
simplier if I could create a form that, when submitted, updated the information
on the website. Can someone point me to a tutorial or help page on this topic?

thanks.
Holly

ps. this is a band's website and it's for the shows page if that helps anyone.

[don Carlos]

I don't know about a tutorial, but I'll invite intervention from the BIG BOYS
by reminding you that a form is a client device that requires a script of some
variety to interact with the server. I'm doing some work, right now with a
group to update a list of references with no prior knowledge of HTML
(architects, eek!). I'll be using an XML document. The two best ways for you
to do this are to design PHP/mySQL documents as (database) input and edit
documents for the dynamic data, OR to use an XML set to allow your user to edit
and upload what is a formatted text document that updates the pages
dynamically. And, now ... Let the games begin !

Karl

[jeremyluby]

Or you can build a cms for them, or download and use of of the many free CMS
tools out there.

Contribute might be an easy alternative as well. I have managed sites with
120 content submitters and purchased copied of C3 for all to use. C3 is
especially great if you install the CPS on your server and you get the benefits
of workflow, versioning, and administrative functions such as template and
granular capabilities control.