What is Omeka.net?
Omeka.net is web-publishing platform that allows anyone with an account to create or collaborate on a website to display collections and build digital exhibitions. No technical skills or special server requirements are necessary. Sign up, and start sharing. Instructions for using Omeka.net are in the right column.
- Share Collections
- Gather Stories
- Build Exhibits
- Map Photos
- Create Simple Web Pages
- Customize Web Design Templates
- Share data through feeds
- Collaborate
Omeka.org vs Omeka.net
Omeka.net is an outgrowth of the Omeka project and uses Omeka Classic. What are the differences between the versions you download and install yourself, and getting a hosted account on Omeka.net?
| Omeka Classic | Omeka.net |
|---|---|
| LAMP server required | No server required |
| FTP client required | No FTP client required |
| Web-based administrative interface | Web-based administrative interface |
| Add, edit, delete Items, Item Types, Collections, Exhibits | Add, edit, delete Items, Item Types, Collections, Exhibits |
| Customize themes and plugins by editing server files | Configurable themes and plugins through admin interface |
| Storage space determined by your server and/or server administrator | Storage space according to the plan you choose. |
| Unlimited number of plugins and themes | Plugins and themes determined by the plan you chose |
| File size limitations, determined by your server administrator | File size limitations: 64mb |
| One site per installation | Multiple sites, depending on your plan, per user account |
| Free | Free basic plan always available w/other options for small fee |
How Might I use Omeka.net?
See these use cases for how you might use Omeka.net for building projects.