=== Ryans Simple CMS ===
Contributors: ryanhellyer
Tags: cms, simple, static
Requires at least: 2.5
Tested up to: 2.5 RC1
Stable tag: 1.2.2

Converts your WordPress admin panel into a simple CMS. This is aimed at web designers who want to provide a simple adminstration panel for their clients to update basic static websites.

All extraneous admin areas which are unnecessary for a bare bones, basic CMS are removed via CSS.

= Theming =

To help with theming, I have created a new theme called <a href="http://ryanhellyer.net/2008/03/14/simplecms_theme/">Simple CMS</a> which is designed to simplify the design process for web designers by only implementing the features needed for a basic static site. The theme is not designed to look pretty, but is a practical, simple theme to build your own designs from.

<strong><a href="http://ryanhellyer.net/2008/03/14/simplecms_theme/">Simple CMS Theme</a></strong>

== Installation ==

After you've downloaded and extracted the files:

1. Upload the complete 'ryans_simplecms' folder to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. That's it, all non-"WordPress Administrators" will now see an admin panel which contains only the necessities for a basic CMS for a static website
4. Visit the 'SimpleCMS' options page under 'Settings' if you would like to alter what menu items are shown to users
4. Login as a "WordPress Editor" or lower to see the new admin panel

<small>Note: This plugin intentionally does not affect the admin panel if you are a "WordPress Administrator". This ensures that you as the owner/designer of the site have full control over the admin panel, yet anyone at a lower userlevel (ie: "WordPress Editor") will see a massively simplified panel. You can alter user levels via the "Users" option in the regular WordPress admin panel.</small>

== History ==

Version 0.9 Alpha: Barely functioning plugin<br />
Version 1.0 Beta: Initial release<br />
Version 1.1 Beta: Set so that Administrators keep regular WordPress panel, Editors and below have new panel<br />
Version 1.2 Beta: Added options panel for modifying menu<br />
Version 1.2.1: Improved documentation ready for WordPress plugins repository<br />
Version 1.2.2: Gallery/Media link bug fixed<br />

= Credits =

Thanks to the following for help with the development of this plugin:<br />
* <a href="http://fgw.org.nz/">Natasha Munro</a> - number one alpha tester<br />
* <a href="http://freshedgehockey.com/">Jenel Bode</a> - motivation to create the initial design<br />
* Dennis - Bug report<br />