Website Redevelopment Content Information Session Presentation by December 3, 2010
Agenda December 3rd & 10th, 2010 10:00 10:10 Welcome & Introductions 10:10 10:20 Project Status & Development Schedule 10:20-10:30 Information Architecture 10:30 10:40 Schedule by Content Priorities 10:40 11:10 The Content Development Process & Final Content Deliverables 11:10 11:20 CMS Overview & Demo 11:20 11:50 Q&A 11:50 12:00 Next Steps
Welcome & Introductions
Project Status & Schedule Timing Project stage Status Winter 2009-2010 Needs Assessment & Discovery Complete May - December Information Architecture In progress Mid December - Early Feb Graphic User Interface Design Pending January - Early March Content Development Pending Early Feb - Mid March Implementation Pending Late March Site Launch Pending
Project Status & Schedule We are here 2010 2011 Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 7 14 21 28 Discovery Information Architecture Design Content development Implementation Launch
Information Architecture Information Architecture (IA): Foundation upon which a site is built Inventory of content and the needs of end users who access content Defines a websiteʼs structure, hierarchy, and navigation Ensures that user interaction with site content is intuitive Deliverables from IA consultation include site map, wireframe diagrams for key pages Once wireframes are completed, the graphic user interface development process will begin
Information Architecture Site map: Site map is a visual depiction of the overall structure and hierarchy of the pages on a website The site map for the new USM website is in the final phases of development.
Information Architecture Wireframes: Schematic depictions of key pages on a website. Wireframes represent the page structure and content requirements of a given page Wireframes inform the design team as they begin the process of developing the look and feel of the website
Content Development Process
Content Development Roles & Responsibilities Owner Overall authority for site Publisher Approves and publishes content Author Creates content
Content Development Priorities Admissions and Student Services Advancement, Giving, Scholarships Academic Colleges, Schools, Departments Signature Programs Non-Academic Departments Human Resources, Business, Marketing
The Content Development Process How weʼll work with you Weʼll work collaboratively with you to make the process smooth and as easy as possible 1. We will provide a planning spreadsheet to overview content inventory, action items, and status 2. Schedule one-on-one initial review meetings Review existing content Determine priorities for updating and revising content 3. Edit the priority pages and submit for review 4. Finalize the priority pages and schedule follow-up one-on-one meeting to demonstrate publication through the new CMS
Final Content Deliverables How youʼll proceed from here Weʼll give you the knowledge and tools youʼll need to easily update and maintain your pages and sites At our follow-up meetings, weʼll insert the edited and finalized priority pages into the CMS, providing a demonstration on how to do it yourself You can then determine your priorities for the remainder of your site and update the pages yourself accordingly using our content plan template We will also provide you with a Drupal information and reference guide to help you through the process
Content Management System Content Management System (CMS)
CMS Overview & Demo What is a web Content Management System (CMS) and how does it work? What are the benefits of a CMS? What will USM require of web authors and publishers?
Content Management System Content Development Roles & Responsibilities Owner Overall authority for site Publisher Approves and publishes content Author Creates content
Q&A Question & Answer Session
Next Steps Next steps 1. Graphic User Interface development to begin at the conclusion of IA phase 2. Fuseideas Swardlick representatives begin contacting content managers in early January 3. Content consultation appointments to last 30 minutes - 1 hour (Mid January End of February)
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