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I am just getting into web development, but I have a BA in CompSci, MS in SoftEng and a few years experience in software program management. In other words, I speak geek , so don't be afraid of getting to technical. I need some opinions here. I want to develop an application that will extract data from a document like a .txt, .doc, etc. and display it in a widget on a webpage. Can anyone suggest an approach or recommend technology?

First, here is my motivation. I developed a website, mostly in notepad. I need for people with zero development skill to be able to put various news blurbs or other info on the site. Currently, everytime anyone wants anything to be communicated I have to hard code it into the page. I am thinking their must be a more sustainable approach?

Thanks