Februarie 27, 2013 06:23 by
andy_yo
There are many changes with DNN 7 that are aimed at making content and site maintenance easier. Here are our top 4 reasons why an upgrade to DNN 7 is going to save you time and generally make your life easier.
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1. Auto-save
We’ve all been there, you work hard at something, get it just how you want it then you hit the wrong key (or the browser crashes) and there goes all your work down the drain. Not anymore, with DNN 7 auto-save ensures your work is saved as you go, avoiding any mishaps and lost work. Sure to be the saviour of web content editors across the globe.
2. Bookmarked settings
DNN 7 has a completely different control panel from previous editions with a very visually appealing tab interface for both admin and hosts. The new interface completely changes the way we use DotNetNuke and one of the best new additions is the ability to bookmark favourite settings. Keeping all your favourite settings in one easy to reach spot and at the click of a button is a massive time saver.
3. Drag and drop
Gone are the days of trying to format your pages behind the scenes. You want to add new modules, move an image or move a text box; you pick it up and put it where you want. The ease and simplicity of the new DNN 7 drag and drop feature gives you a whole lot of flexibility and control over your website, without pulling your hair out.
4. Version Comparison
Ever edited something then thought hang on, I’m not sure that’s better, what did it look like before? With DNN 7 you can easily compare versions in either the rich text or html editors. Just tick the compare box and the text or code differences are highlighted for you. You can then choose which option you want to go with from the version history and save second guessing yourself.
In short, DNN 7 is an intuitive user friendly CMS that makes editing and maintaining your website content quicker and easier than ever before. These new improvements are sure to increase your productivity in 2013.