I realise that this question may get downvoted, but I'll try to outline my needs as clearly as possible.
Basically I've been looking at Perch, a very simple CMS that can be added in at the end of a website design. For me, its core benefits are its ease of use - simply adding a line of code for areas where content may change. It also has a very simple admin area.
I've looked at concrete5 and that doesn't seem to be as simple.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a simple CMS? I am fundamentally a Web designer, not developer, and am looking for something as quick to set up as Perch, but free.
By simple CMS I mean simple to install and easy for someone with no technical knowledge to understand on the admin side. Also simple in its implementation.
The sites are simple, with maybe a blogging functionality but other than that there is only a need to edit text and images. Thanks in advance!
You didn't mention any specific site needs and that would be a factor in determining the best CMS solution. However, based on what you stated, I would suggest looking at Wordpress. It has a lot of functionality and can be extended to accommodate the needs of most websites. It is very simple to learn and there is a vast community of users/developers who can help get you up to speed with using Wordpress. In my opinion, Wordpress is the best choice for someone wanting/needing to learn CMS development. Later, you may want to move to Joomla or Drupal.