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CairnCMS

A lightweight content management system for small businesses. No database setup, no complicated config — just upload the files, run setup, and start publishing.

PHP 7.4+ SQLite Apache / nginx v1.0.0
One-time license
$29
Single site license · full source included
Pay with Card (Stripe)
Download delivered instantly after payment. Token-protected link, valid 48 hours. Questions? [email protected]
See it in action
CairnCMS frontend — Maison Elara demo site
Frontend — customizable theme
CairnCMS admin dashboard
Admin — clean and easy to use
What's included
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Page management

Create, edit, and publish pages with a clean WYSIWYG editor. Draft/published workflow, SEO fields, custom slugs.

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Image uploads

Upload images directly in the editor. Resize and align with one click — float left, right, or center with text wrap.

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Navigation builder

Header and footer menus with dropdown categories and mobile hamburger — all built in, no coding required.

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Brand controls

Upload your logo, set your colors, add custom CSS. Changes apply instantly — no file editing required.

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SEO ready

Meta titles, descriptions, canonical URLs, and Google Analytics support built in. Optional clean URLs for advanced setups.

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No database setup

Uses SQLite — a single file on disk. No MySQL, no credentials, no configuration. Works on any standard PHP host.

Up and running in minutes

1. Upload the CairnCMS files to your web host via FTP or your host's file manager.
2. Visit yourdomain.com/cairncms-admin/setup.php in your browser.
3. Fill in your site name and create an admin password.
4. Log in and start building — create pages, set up navigation, upload your logo.

Works out of the box on Apache. nginx users will need two location blocks — full instructions included in the admin help section.

Requirements

PHP 7.4 or higher · SQLite (included with most PHP installs) · Apache or nginx · Any standard shared hosting with PHP

No root access required. No database credentials. No server configuration needed on Apache.

FAQ
What's included in the download?
Full CairnCMS source files plus a README.md with installation instructions. Everything you need to get up and running.
Does this require a database like MySQL?
No. CairnCMS uses SQLite — a file-based database that comes with PHP. No MySQL, no credentials, no configuration.
Will it work on my shared hosting?
If your host runs PHP 7.4+ (most do), yes. CairnCMS works on any standard shared hosting plan.
What happens if I lose my download link?
Download links are valid for 48 hours. If yours expired, email [email protected] with your purchase email and I'll sort you out.
Can I use this for a client's site?
Single-site license — one purchase covers one website. For agency or multi-site licensing, get in touch.
What's your refund policy?
If it doesn't work as described on a supported setup and I can't fix it, I'll refund you. Email support.

Ready to launch your site?

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