After a few week downtime of AdaptCMS and really even longer on serious work, work has resumed on AdaptCMS - specifically AdaptCMS 2.0.2 Beta. There were some previous ideas and features on the list, but a new wave of brainstorming is taking place and more ambitious features are quite possible in this next beta. (such as user subscriptions and twitter/facebook integration)

There are other brainstormed ideas that could be very exciting so stay tuned. Expect a new blog (finally!) quite soon once progress has been made on these features.

@ Aug 02, 10 - 12:52 am

Just a quick update for beta users, update your copy through the admin panel as there are numerous updated files and except them to be updated more in the next day or two.

Today the files affected introduce the "Quick Links" feature (please also download the javascript file) as well as RSS.

If you don't have it already, download the latest Beta release of AdaptCMS right here! (you will still need to update to the absolute latest in the ACP - these files are not updated on sourceforge and will be included in 2.0.2 Beta)

@ Jul 17, 10 - 10:58 pm

Insane Visions is pleased to announce a new beta for AdaptCMS 2.0 - AdaptCMS 2.0.1 Beta. This new version includes all the core files along with the newest files, which 2.0.0 users can just get through there admin control panel.

AdaptCMS 2.0.1 Beta Download

This is not a major upgrade and it only includes a few new features, but a lot of bugs fixed - including some major ones.

• Share - You can now create an IV account to use with the feature right from your ACP! As well the login issues should be fixed.
• Content Preview - A new, nifty feature that lets you preview the content without posting. At the moment it's just basic fields but may be expanded.
• Content Relating - The biggest improvement with numerous bugs from linking to media, in a list data if blank would be used with an un-related item, etc.)

In the next beta expect to see more features than just bug fixes.

@ Jun 27, 10 - 9:23 pm

The new updating scheme will be starting soon - much more frequent then in any other Insane Visions product before and it will start with AdaptCMS 2.0.1 Beta. The idea is to push out bug fixes often with incremental changes and then the 2.x versions become moreso features than bugs/fixes.

This will help the activity look better - as it is, it looks like since 1.5 AdaptCMS has been dead and if not for then, it would look like no progress had been done between 2.0 and 2.1 in a 3 month or so period. This will also get bugs fixed quickly - which we've already done and is still the best to use the File Manager, but for the general public they also have an avenue.

Already there have been numerous content bugs fixed - mostly relation bugs when linking articles together in certain situations as well as linking to media. Look for a possible release in the next 1-2 weeks.

@ Jun 23, 10 - 12:55 am

To reflect the total focus on the recently released beta of AdaptCMS 2.0 and in the near future, final version, AdaptCMS.com has been re-launched with the frontend design featured in the script and is also running on the latest version of AdaptCMS 2.0. Check it out below!

There is still a little work left to do, but it is functioning. Some work on the pages is upcoming closer to release of the final version of AdaptCMS 2.0, as well the news will end up being fed right through Insane Visions here. Stay tuned for updates.

@ Jun 14, 10 - 10:37 pm

Insane Visions is relieved and happy to announce the beta release of AdaptCMS 2.0.0! The process continues as 2.0.0 Beta is an open process, open to anybody to try out - no registration required.

AdaptCMS 2.0.0 Beta Download

The new beta is the very first release of the AdaptCMS 2.x line and if you have used AdaptCMS before, some things will seem familiar but overall is a different experience. Being the first version in the line, even with a private beta, it is noted that the chance of bugs is decently high - if you have a big successful site, don't run the beta on it.

If you are an AdaptCMS user or new to it, checkout the pages here at AdaptCMS.com to get some information as well as pictures and we hope you enjoy the beta. Be sure to not only stay tuned to InsaneVisions.com, but also on your beta "File Releases" page (website > acp/login > click "Upgrade AdaptCMS!") as you can directly update your beta files from there.

@ Jun 11, 10 - 12:26 am

Okay so the Beta and AdaptCMS 2.0 itself has seen numerous delays but it will be worth it. Regardless, the beta will be released very soon - with the blogs finished and the install data updated, now some basic testing to checkout the install and make sure it is a stable install - after that, release.

Seeing as that isn't much at all I would expect this weekend, more than likely Saturday. Stay tuned! (and it will be a PUBLIC beta)

Nothing official yet but currently in works is a brand new website partially put out by Insane Visions. The planning is still coming along and no domain/name has been picked, but a lot of details and features have already been brainstormed.

Basically it will be a wordpress.com-type thing but with more than just one script - three in fact, 2 CMS's and 1 forum script. There will be at least one free package, possibly some paid and right now there is no plan for ads.

Like I said though, details are still being fleshed out and it has a while to actually come to real life form, but I just figured I'd share the tidbit with the viewers and to also say that once the help items are finished, the AdaptCMS 2.0 Beta will release!

@ May 17, 10 - 12:36 am

With the design integrated and progress continuing, I figured I'd upload some pictures for the first look at the new AdaptCMS design!

AdaptCMS 2.0 Gallery

There's 6 new pictures altogether, with a look at the default frontend, file release system, top admin bar and more! Expect a blog pretty soon on the latest progress of AdaptCMS 2.0.

@ May 05, 10 - 9:56 pm

I just got the word from the OneCMS team that a new version has released, 2.6.1, which fixes "various bugs" and security issues. You can checkout the details and the download below:

"OneCMS 2.6.1 has been released! The update fixes various bugs and patches security issues present in OneCMS."

• OneCMS Website
• Sourceforge
• Codeplex

Because of the lack of updates lately I figured I'd just post a few notes on the latest progress of AdaptCMS 2.0.

First, with the private Beta being released, quite a few bugs have been found and fixed. If progress can pick back up and substantial features finished - then I can definitely see a public beta happening and not far off.

Lately the main things done other than bug fixes have been an upgraded (and finished) file release system - though it does need some fine-tuning. But the frontend search as well as the "admin bar" idea were finished - upcoming work will be on the support tickets feature (will work more like a message board topic and replies)

Anyways that's it for now, there will be some pictures of a few of the new features and of course the new design soon.

@ Apr 08, 10 - 10:30 pm

After some delays the new design for AdaptCMS was received and fully implemented this past week - frontend and backend. There will be pics up very soon! In the meantime I figured I'd announce a big detail I thought I had already announced:

AdaptCMS 2.0 will be free, released under the GPL License

The Lite and Pro versions of AdaptCMS were a pain to manage and before I was quite low on money so I needed some income - this time I do have money and have already spent some on AdaptCMS. This does open the script to a different audience and hopefully is not taken as a negative - just because it is free only now, do not expect the quality to be worse or more limited...instead 2.0 will be much better.

Private Beta

With the design finished, the install file was started and functioning leading to a small private beta starting up - just need to do the upgrade. This does not mean a public beta isn't happening, I just needed something small to weed out any large bugs and if the conditions are fine a public beta is very possible.

Stay tuned for updates - I'll post some pictures of 2.0 with the new design in the next few days and hopefully will have news on any public beta in the next week.

@ Mar 26, 10 - 12:58 am

With the recent status change of AdaptCMS 2.0 from Alpha to Beta and the design being finished, I figured it was time to write another blog and try to do some catch up - there has been a large amount of work done since the last blog.

The release is still a decent ways off but the private beta should be in the next week or two, public beta could be a month or so after that. (depending on some things) Not only has work been done on the AdaptCMS features (including a lot on the social functionality), but also the share feature and related IV-integrated features like file releases.

But anyways, in this Blog I'll be going over the Social Feature (which outside of blogs and refining on messages, is done), File Releases and more. Onto the blog.

@ Mar 24, 10 - 7:47 pm

Our friends at OneCMS.net have posted the exciting news that OneCMS 2.6 has been released! Here's an excerpt and links to the official OneCMS site and download.

"After much delay, the OneCMS team is pleased to announce the release of OneCMS 2.6! The build brings with it many bug fixes and improvements."

• OneCMS Website
• Sourceforge
• Codeplex

@ Mar 17, 10 - 12:18 am

Still with a long ways to go, nonetheless, AdaptCMS 2.0 has gone from Alpha to the start of Beta stage. This means the script is somewhat stable - although serious testing is still a bit off.

There is still a lot of work left before a Beta is released but one of the important steps - a design - is in progress with the default frontend layout already done! Talking about progress, there has been a lot lately after a break - much work on the social and share features especially.

But I'll talk about that stuff in the upcoming blog. Stay tuned.

@ Mar 11, 10 - 6:08 pm

The OneCMS website has a new post online now on the status of OneCMS 2.6 and there is good news - "OneCMS 2.6 is essentially done". Click below for the full article:

OneCMS.net - OneCMS 2.6 Status Update

@ Mar 02, 10 - 9:17 pm

With the upcoming beta release of AdaptCMS and upcoming work on AdaptBB 1.1, it seems time that Insane Visions gets a staff. For those that don't know, for a little while now, it's been run solo. It's worked okay lately but with the work starting on a second script and the lack of updates on this site - it definitely needs more activity and more help.

Also with a planned brand new version of Insane Visions, we will definitely need the help. Let me just start out with the bad news - these positions are not paid. I would love to do it but I make very little ad money as it is and not even close to enough to pay for staff, it supports hosting and domain costs. (and even then, hardly) Down the road where I do envision this as a company or when the site becomes profitable, then it'd happen - but not right now.

If you are still interested here is what I'm looking for:

• Programmers: This is of course needed the most. Right now I'm looking for any amount I can get, but preferably 2 to help share the load. I do program in the old style PHP (not OOP), so that is a necessity. I would expect at least 6 months, preferably 1 year experience and a given that you know HTML/CSS/etc.
• Freelancer: If you just want to contribute every once in a while, a tutorial, news about the PHP/tech world or that - look at the link below.
• Article Writer: Basically a freelancer except you are a regular contributor.
• Promoter/Misc: One thing we need is to get the word out. I'll do what I can, but we need someone that is better at it then I am. ;)

How to Apply: If you are interested in any of the above or would like to help out in another way, fill out the below form:

Staff Application

Thank you.

@ Feb 20, 10 - 12:32 am

I realized with all this AdaptCMS 2.0 talk for some time now I should update with AdaptBB as well. Part of the reason besides the fact that 100% of my effort is going into AdaptCMS right now, there are some upcoming insanevisions.com features I may put into the next version of AdaptBB - AdaptBB 1.1.

Brainstorming (the first process) will finally begin soon and a blog should be up by the end of the month updating on the progress. Just a small heads up that AdaptBB is not dead and infact has quite a future!

@ Feb 16, 10 - 4:12 pm

With some new features being worked on, in AdaptCMS 2.0, we've uploaded some shots which you can checkout at the below page:

AdaptCMS 2.0 Gallery

There are 4 pictures up now with a lot more coming by the time you see this post. Be sure to keep an eye on that page along with InsaneVisions.com/AdaptCMS.com with more information upcoming.

@ Jan 31, 10 - 8:56 pm

With the recent significant work done on the Alpha build of AdaptCMS 2.0, I figured it was time for a blog on the progress.

Overall the status of the script is good, but an actual release - let alone beta release is still a ways off. The ACP and basic frontend features are nearing completion - but new features, refinement, new design and then the new adaptcms.com/insanevisions.com websites.

But in the near term the basics of most of the features should be wrapped up soon - next will be new features as well as starting on some of the insanevisions/adaptcms new websites. I'll be getting designs pretty soon.

Anyways, onto the blog.

@ Jan 20, 10 - 9:39 pm

The new developer in charge of OneCMS has posted a new article detailing some of the new features and improvements seen in the upcoming OneCMS 2.6, check it out!

"Some insight into what 2.6 will bring with it!"

OneCMS.net - 2.6 Features And Stuff

@ Jan 02, 10 - 7:08 pm

Since the last update more of the background stuff has been done, but that'll change with the upcoming work. Work will begin on the frontend with some of the basics being done and frontend features implemented and then it'll go back to the ACP with work on the "Share" features and some more advanced features, along with the skinning of the ACP into templates.

Thus far a lot of the work has been of the basic modules and not the new features which will change with the basics of the frontend done. As well, the idea of "re-doing" adaptCMS hasn't been a focus yet as a lot of the code is good - but 2.0 will have a lot of significant differences from 1.0, that's for sure.

Stay tuned for more frequent updates.

@ Dec 06, 09 - 9:45 pm

Just a brief update on the progress of AdaptCMS 2.0, a new blog with more features discussed will go up this week. Onto the update:

"Since the last update there's been a good amount of progress - some basic modules are done such as - Users, Groups, Levels, Content, Sections, Fields. Now it may sound like the script is getting close to completion but it isn't. Just those modules are only partially done - basically functioning and with the new SQL structure but new features aren't implemented yet, I want to get the whole basic cp done and then go from there.

I'm hoping to soon have the basic admin modules done - Comments, Files/Media, Pages, Polls, Settings, Skins. That doesn't include things like the support area which will be worked on in conjunction with improving the AdaptCMS v1 code and implementing new features. The frontend itself won't even be started for a little while.

The second blog of AdaptCMS 2.0 and just 4 months after the first one! Progress was zero for several months and just in the past month has some work been done.

2.0 still has a long ways to go, but some resemblance of an admin panel should be somewhat finished by the end of the month. A skin for the front and backend will be purchased soon afterwards and from there the rest of the admin panel, frontend, more advanced features and the new IV/AdaptCMS.com!

With that said there are more features I want to talk about since last time. Onto the blog!

@ Oct 16, 09 - 12:56 am

Over 1 1/2 years after the release of OneCMS, work on OneCMS 2.6 has begun and has been underway for some time now. There will be an upcoming announcement pertaining to script ownership, but work has begun by myself and another party already making significant process.

Along with many bug fixes already, the admin file being split up and new features are already being thought of - a few in the process of being worked on right now.

At the same time work has finally begun on AdaptCMS 2.0 after some delays. Stay tuned for updates soon and an upcoming announcement pertaining to OneCMS.

@ Sep 01, 09 - 4:02 pm

It's been over a month since the last posting and I just wanted to say that we are still here! We are slowly working on AdaptCMS 2.0 and about to begin work on AdaptBB 1.1. There isn't really anything to post when no working build of the new adaptcms or new adaptbb is done - but we'll be posting more with work on AdaptBB beginning again.

Because of the slowness of work on AdaptCMS 2.0, that script won't be released quite at the time we hoped for. I was hoping to get a new design for it and go from there, but likely some decent amount of work will be done before a design is made.

I'm hoping that sometime in the next week or two some early work can be done, hopefully the SQL structure by the end of this week and a decent start on the admin cp two weeks from now. Stay tuned.

The very first blog of AdaptCMS 2.0! At this point no coding or design work has been done yet, some very early testing and a lot of brainstorming. Because of that, this blog will esentially be just covering some of the bigger ideas we have in mind for 2.0, somewhat fleshed out.

Most of the features mentioned in this blog are part of this new "IV Connect/IV Share/Insert name here" idea, that connects not only the AdaptCMS website and Insane Visions, but all AdaptCMS powered websites with each other in various ways.

Anyways, onto the blog!

@ Jul 17, 09 - 1:10 am

With the release of AdaptCMS 1.5 (linky), attention now goes to a future 2.0 version of the CMS. That version will not be out for quite some times, numerous months. The reason being that the script will be completely revamped and in some areas - re-written. As well it will be sporting a completely new look.

As with all versions, the brainstorming is beginning already - although it will be much longer than normal. Once some ideas on what the admin area and frontend will look like are done - the design work can be started up in the meantime of even more brainstorming and planning.

Read the rest @ CharliePage88.com...

@ Jul 05, 09 - 3:48 pm

Insane Visions has announced the release of AdaptCMS Lite 1.5 and AdaptCMS Pro 1.5, both available to download/purchase!

AdaptCMS 1.5 is largely a minor version, as it comes inbetween 1.4 and the major version, AdaptCMS 2.0. Although minor, this version is more than a few bug fixes - there are numerous new features. The biggest new feature is tagging and "Quick Edit". With tagging you can take advantage of such Web 2.0 features as a "Tag Cloud" and also help visitors search easier. A very useful "Quick Edit" feature has also been added, letting staff/admins quickly edit articles from the frontend of the site.

@ Jul 01, 09 - 10:41 pm

Updates haven't been occuring for a while, but the good news is that AdaptCMS 1.5 will be releasing soon. Despite what I expected, the beta and final version will be very similar. This will mean several features won't appear until 2.0 (unless they're cut), the good news being a final version of the script will be out shortly. Since I'll be on "kind of" a vacation next friday/saturday, I'm shooting for a release between this Friday-Sunday.

In another news, but still AdaptCMS related, work has VERY slowly started on the big 2.0 version. By work I mean brainstorming and it will continue to be brainstorming for a little while, actual work may not even begin until later July. Part of the reason is I'll be spending a good amount of money on a re-design of AdaptCMS. This includes a new admin skin, frontend skin and new AdaptCMS.com.

Before the release of 2.0 (a ways to go) a new version and look of this site will go up too, but as said, that's a ways to go. Once 1.5 is released a lot of brainstorming will be done on 2.0, as it will be the biggest release since the first version.

Stay tuned this weekend for the very likely release of AdaptCMS 1.5.

@ May 31, 09 - 6:13 pm

Insane Visions is very happy to announce the release and immediate availability of AdaptBB 1.0! After a long wait the first official release of the script is finally available below:

Insane Visions - Download

SourceForge - Download

With a lengthy and successful beta that fleshed out many bugs and a few security problems, AdaptBB still has a long ways to go but is a stable polished script that we felt was time to be released.

Among the many great features that AdaptBB, the top ones are a great support system, easy-to-use interface (2-step installation!) and a stable script. Despite being the first official release, AdaptBB has the advantage of AdaptCMS - you will see some features from the CMS in AdaptBB such as the nifty File Release System.

This feature essentially lets you update your AdaptBB files from the development website within the script, anytime. This can range from a simple fix to updating a serious bug without leaving your website. As well AdaptBB features a quick edit feature to quickly edit those pesky little mistakes quickly, powerful search, rss, mod_rewrite and so much more!

Be sure to give AdaptBB a try and let us know what you think at the Insane Visions Forums. Thank you.

- Insane Visions Team

@ May 13, 09 - 11:37 pm

We here at Insane Visions are excited to announce the new beta of AdaptCMS Lite. To test drive the new beta copy you must first be a registered member, you can register if you're not. Then all you have to do is view the link down below and signup to become a beta tester:

AdaptCMS Lite 1.5 Beta - Download

There you will find the AdaptCMS Lite 1.5 Beta as well as previous beta's.

The AdaptCMS Lite 1.5 Beta is the lucky number 7 beta of AdaptCMS and sixth of AdaptCMS Lite, taking content management to the next level with no cost whatsoever! We hope to release the script (and the pro version) in the next few weeks, but possibly up to 3-4 weeks depending on features added.

New to AdaptCMS Lite is a nifty password strength on registration page, Tagging/Tag Cloud, a cool Quick Edit feature for quickly editing articles in the front area as well as more features!

Be sure to keep tuned into adaptcms.com for the latest updates.

@ May 05, 09 - 12:48 am

Updates have been lacking, but progress has been made on AdaptBB 1.0 and AdaptCMS 1.5 - infact a beta release of AdaptCMS and the first release of AdaptBB 1.0 are expected quite soon, possibly as soon as this Thursday/Friday!

There are only a few minor things to be done on AdaptBB 1.0. AdaptCMS still has some significant features to be finished, but once any plugins are done, release of the Beta will follow afterwards.

Stay tuned to this Thursday/Friday for a very possible release of one/both!

@ Mar 05, 09 - 3:34 pm

We haven't had updates here for a few weeks, partially because of internet problems on my part and the fact that hasn't been any news to report. However in this gap of time significant work has been done on both AdaptBB 1.0 as well as work has began on AdaptCMS 1.5.

For AdaptCMS 1.5 a few of the features such as some bug fixes, password strength indicator, Tag Cloud/Tagging and an AdaptBB feature - Quick Edit. The release is still a little ways off, but definitely a good start.

As for AdaptBB 1.0, there has been many bug fixes as well as a few features done. (select skin in profile page, code to display latest posts outside AdaptBB, password strength) There is still more beta testing to be done and the smiley manager hasn't been done yet, but overall 1.0 is nearing release.

Stay tuned!

@ Feb 15, 09 - 9:12 pm

Insane Visions is happy to announce the release and immediate availability of AdaptBB 1.0 Beta. Unlike previous AdaptCMS Beta's, this beta is not only available here at Insane Visions, but as well on Sourceforge:

Insane Visions - Download

SourceForge - Download

This beta is the very first public release of any version of AdaptBB and the first fully public release of a Beta of any script, from Insane Visions. While this build of AdaptBB has received some minor bug testing, being the very first version, there will be several weeks at least of testing to flush out bugs and anything critical.

While the Beta goes on testers will be able to submit any problems/questions/feedback with a built-in support ticket system and will be able to get the very latest files right from within the AdaptBB ACP with a nifty "File Release System".

We hope to release AdaptBB 1.0 in the next 2-4 weeks. Stay tuned to adaptbb.com for updates.

@ Feb 10, 09 - 3:31 pm

The latest version of AdaptBB, which will be released as 1.0 Beta in the next few days, has now been setup at the demo page. When logging in you can access the backend and frontend area with nearly full access from the skins area to forum management.

While the forum is fairly stable, it's still a Beta version so you may experience bugs. So go ahead to the link below and check it out for yourself!

AdaptBB Demo

@ Jan 30, 09 - 4:53 pm

Just a heads up that we have moved hosts. The transition appears to have gone smoothly and without many hitches. However we are still looking for any bugs or errors, so if you see any we'd appreciate it if you let us know.

Being on the new host gives us a few advantages over the old one - more spaces and best of all - faster loading. Loading by no means was slow, but you should already see a significant speed increase.

In other news we've made a lot of progress on AdaptBB. While there are still key features left to do, we have just today finished the AdaptCMS integration and you could see an early beta version running over at the IV Forums by next week. Stay tuned!

@ Jan 24, 09 - 2:40 pm

Insane Visions has announced the release of AdaptCMS Lite 1.4 and AdaptCMS Pro 1.4, both available to download/purchase!

AdaptCMS 1.4 follows in the footsteps from 1.3, considered a "major version", whereas AdaptCMS 1.4 is a "minor release". Although a minor release, the 1.4 release brings numerous new additions and changes to the general CMS script. A new admin search has been added to easily find things, a nifty image re-sizer, RSS Importer 1.2, postpone an article and a few bigger features including custom fields usable now anywhere as well as the ablity to view a section listing by field.

@ Jan 17, 09 - 6:42 pm

It's been quite a while since we first took a look at AdaptBB and specifically, the frontend area. We're here now to reveal the backend area of the upcoming open source script.

With a demo coming up this week, we will be revealing more about AdaptBB as well as showing off practically every area of the backend area of the script.

Other than the screen shots we'll be covering several areas of the script including the skin system, custom fields, groups and more. Check it out!

@ Jan 03, 09 - 12:30 pm

We here at Insane Visions are excited to announce the fifth and long-awaited beta of AdaptCMS Lite. To test drive the new beta copy you must first be a registered member, you can register if you're not. Then all you have to do is view the link down below and signup to become a beta tester:

AdaptCMS Lite 1.4 Beta - Download

The AdaptCMS Lite 1.4 Beta along with all previous beta's are available at that link.

The AdaptCMS Lite 1.4 Beta is the sixth Beta of AdaptCMS and fifth of AdaptCMS Lite, taking content management to the next level with no cost whatsoever! We hope to release the script within the next week or two, along with AdaptCMS Pro.

New to AdaptCMS Lite is an admin search feature, refined online function, expanded pagination, postpone feature, global custom fields and more!

Be sure to keep tuned into adaptcms.com for the latest updates.