I just want a blog that works without installing 47 plugins."*
Sound familiar? That's exactly why I spent the last year building VonCMS.
The Problem
Every time I set up a new blog or small website, I faced the same dilemma:
Option A: WordPrxxx
- Install WordPress ✅
- Find a good theme (2 hours later...)
- Install security plugin
- Install SEO plugin
- Install caching plugin
- Install backup plugin
- Wonder why my site loads in 5 seconds
Option B: Headless CMS
- Set up Strxx/Contentful
- Build React frontend from scratch
- Deploy to Node.js hosting
- Realize I spent 3 days on a "simple blog"
The Solution
What if there was a middle ground? A CMS that:
- ✅ Comes with a beautiful frontend (no theme hunting)
- ✅ Has modern React performance (sub-second loads)
- ✅ Runs on cheap PHP hosting (cPanel friendly)
- ✅ Includes essential features out of the box
- ✅ Doesn't require npm install or build step
That's VonCMS.
How It Works
1. Download the Deploy zip
2. Upload to your hosting
3. Extract
4. Run installer wizard (5 minutes)
5. Done! You have a working blog.
No npm. No build step. No Node.js server. Just upload and go.
Features That Just Work
🎨 Three Premium Themes
- Default - Clean, minimalist
- TechPress - News portal layout
- Prism - Modern grid design
✍️ Visual Editor
Full WYSIWYG with:
- Image uploads
- Video embeds (YouTube, TikTok)
- Tables
- Code blocks
- AI writing assistant (Gemini)
🔒 Security Built-In
- Session protection
- CSRF tokens
- Spam detection for comments
- Strong password enforcement
📊 SEO Ready
- Auto meta tags
- Sitemap generation
- Open Graph support
The "Use What's Provided" Philosophy
I designed VonCMS with a simple rule: If a feature is commonly needed, it should be included.
No hunting for plugins. No compatibility issues. No update nightmares.
You customize through the admin panel, not by editing code.
Who Is This For?
✅ Bloggers who want simplicity without sacrificing speed
✅ Small businesses that need a website, not a project
✅ Developers who want to deploy fast, not configure forever
✅ Anyone frustrated with WordPress bloat
Try It
- GitHub: https://github.com/Vondereich/VonCMS/tags
- Documentation: Included in download
VonCMS is free to use for unlimited projects. Deploy version is ready to go - source code available for those who want to contribute.
What features would make you switch from WordPress? Let me know in the comments! 👇
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