DNN (DotNetNuke)

DNN, formerly known as DotNetNuke, is a .NET content management and digital experience platform. The name change is worth knowing when researching it, since older documentation and community material use DotNetNuke while the current product and site use DNN throughout.

The product divides into two distinct lines. Evoq Content is the content management side, covering content creation, workflow, asset management, mobile responsiveness, personalization, content analytics, SEO, integrations, security and website performance. Evoq Engage is the community side, covering community management, dashboard analytics, member profiles, gamification, advocate marketing and community engagement.

That community capability is what places DNN in web portal software rather than in general content management. Evoq Engage provides ideas, answers, discussions, groups, wikis and events, which is the toolkit for an actual online community rather than a publishing site with comments attached. Gamification and advocate marketing extend it toward encouraging and rewarding participation.

Deployment covers multi-channel publishing, digital marketing, online community management and intranet solutions, so the same platform serves internal and external audiences. DNN publishes extensive evaluation material including test drives, scheduled demos, a documentation centre, webinars, white papers, product manuals, data sheets and case studies. Being built on .NET, DNN suits organisations already invested in the Microsoft stack, which is both its natural market and its main constraint. Pricing is available on request rather than published.