Web Resources tag:webresources.mst.edu,2011-02-11:/441 2012-03-09T15:55:27Z One stop site for Missouri S&T content authors Movable Type Enterprise 4.34-en Adding or updating your page title tag:webresources.mst.edu,2012://441.61696 2012-03-09T15:22:31Z 2012-03-09T15:55:27Z New functionality added to Terminal Four this week. When you create a section you will now see a second input field for the "section title". This title field will be displayed at the top of the browser and in search... Cheryl McKay https://blog.mst.edu/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=441&id=62 New functionality added to Terminal Four this week.

When you create a section you will now see a second input field for the "section title". This title field will be displayed at the top of the browser and in search results. It can be added to or modified on existing sections by choosing "modify section" in the action menu found in the upper left hand corner of the editor.

If you would like more information on section titles, including instructions, you can read more here:

Any titles that were added to Documentum pages were brought over to Terminal Four and can be edited in the same way.

Almost all search engine marketing professionals agree that the most important element of an individual webpage is the title given to the page. The page title is the first content information a search engine obtains, and even though there are many factors on a page that affect how a search engine interprets the page, the page title is the leading indicator. Also, the page title is the first information returned when search engines list results to a keyword search.

Put keywords in your title that relate to content in the page, and even more important, that are most likely entered into search engines by potential visitors. Phrases are stronger than single words. Use terminology that your customers use to search, not necessarily acronyms or internal references employees may be familiar with.

The Google Keyword tool can help you find what others are using.

]]> Migration to Terminal Four going well tag:webresources.mst.edu,2012://441.59794 2012-01-25T16:19:46Z 2012-01-25T16:24:18Z A total of 45 sites have now been migrated into the new content management system, with 18 more scheduled to move this week. Looks like we're moving pretty quickly! Several training sessions are already filled, if you haven't signed up... Cheryl McKay https://blog.mst.edu/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=441&id=62 A total of 45 sites have now been migrated into the new content management system, with 18 more scheduled to move this week. Looks like we're moving pretty quickly! Several training sessions are already filled, if you haven't signed up yet, now is the time! Schedule your training here.

For those of you already migrated, what do you think?

]]> Say hello to new web content management system tag:webresources.mst.edu,2012://441.59474 2012-01-17T16:41:27Z 2012-01-17T16:45:14Z General Information The new web content management system is ready for website migration. Content author training has started.... Cheryl McKay https://blog.mst.edu/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=441&id=62 General Information
The new web content management system is ready for website migration. Content author training has started.

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What sites will be moved to the new system?
All official sites will be migrated, but not all at once. Sites currently in the standard S&T template will be moved in small groups. Our focus is to move academic department sites first. Continuing site migration will then be dependent on content authors scheduling their own training via the online calendar link below.

When will sites be moved?
January-June 2012
The week the content author schedules training, the Documentum live site will be UNAVAILABLE for updates. Once the Documentum site is locked down it cannot be reinstated! Please be aware of any critical web updates when scheduling your training.
• A Limited number of sites will be moved per week, no more than 14
• All content will be moved into new system by IT
• The Monday following your training, your site will be available for editing in the new system

What will I have to do?
If you're currently a content author or if your department wants you to become a content author - get trained! Moving your site to the new system is dependent on when you're trained. You'll be training on your actual website (in a test environment) in the new system.
• Training begins January 2012 - SIGN UP FOR TRAINING NOW by clicking here
• Limited number of training seats per week
• Curtis Laws Wilson Library, Room 103
• January 2012: Thursdays 1-3 p.m.
• February - June 2012: Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. and Thursdays 9-11 a.m.

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What if my site isn't in the standard template?
Sites currently using the old research template will be moved into the standard template, as will library.mst.edu. The university gateway and specific audience focused sites like futurestudents.mst.edu and alumni.mst.edu will be rebuilt in the new system over the next 6-12 months.

Weekly updates will be posted on the http://webresources.mst.edu blog.

]]> Say goodbye to Documentum tag:webresources.mst.edu,2011://441.52615 2011-05-19T19:56:46Z 2011-05-24T12:50:19Z The university is currently working to replace Documentum with a better content management system. For content authors, this means updating your website will be easier in the future. For the academic web site project, this means putting things on pause... S&T Electronic Marketing Communication https://blog.mst.edu/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=441&id=1563 The university is currently working to replace Documentum with a better content management system.

For content authors, this means updating your website will be easier in the future.

For the academic web site project, this means putting things on pause temporarily. Much of the electronic marketing communication team's work during the academic web site project is directly affected by the change in the content management system. In fact, once the switch is complete we anticipate the new content management system will help to expedite the process of renovating the academic web sites.

In short, because of the wide-reaching change in the content management system, we will not be able to complete the academic web site renovation before the third quarter of 2011 as we once hoped. However, we will continue to work with academic content authors once the new content management system is in place. We will also continue to post updates on www.webresources.mst.edu.

If you would like to begin preparing your academic site for renovation you can take the following steps:

  • Review the content on your web site. Remove unneeded information or update outdated content.
  • Identify the content authors and stakeholders within your program or department. You may consider setting up monthly meetings with this group to discuss the program or department's web presence. Also, this may be a good time to identify who is responsible for what content and how often that content needs to be updated.
  • Become familiar with web resources that are already available to you by visiting www.webresources.mst.edu. You will find instructions for downloading photos from the university Flickr account, embedding videos from the university YouTube channel and more ...
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]]> Photo and video resources tag:webresources.mst.edu,2011://441.50034 2011-03-23T21:09:03Z 2011-03-23T21:59:31Z Thank you again for your input! Many of you asked for photo and video resources. So, we created "Photo resources" and "Video resources" pages on the blog. Please feel free to comment with questions or suggestions. The pages appear in... S&T Electronic Marketing Communication https://blog.mst.edu/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=441&id=1563 Thank you again for your input!

Many of you asked for photo and video resources. So, we created "Photo resources" and "Video resources" pages on the blog. Please feel free to comment with questions or suggestions.

The pages appear in the menu to the right.

Note: The suggested video and photo dimensions in these resources are specific to the new website measurements and are different from your current site. We are beginning to meet with departments next week. Once your department meets with the Electronic Marketing Communications team, we will begin to change your site to the new dimensions and design.

We will continue to develop additional resources according to the answers you provided. This is just the first batch.

]]> We want your input! tag:webresources.mst.edu,2011://441.48734 2011-02-18T18:53:39Z 2011-03-04T19:24:03Z These questions are going to help us better understand how we can best help academic content authors during this project. Please take the time to answer all the questions that apply to you by leaving a comment below. Note: While... S&T Electronic Marketing Communication https://blog.mst.edu/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=441&id=1563 Note: While we understand that a number of you have concerns with Documentum, please reserve those questions and comments for the Web Support team.

  1. What additional resources would most benefit the content on your academic website(s)? For example: photos, writing samples, video, etc.
  2. What audience(s) does your department/program website(s) serve? What are you trying to communicate to them?
  3. How often do you update your department or program site(s)?
  4. How many content authors actively update the content on your website(s)?
  5. Is all of your website content up-to-date at this time?
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All comments made before Saturday, March 11th will be reviewed and incorporated into our current project plan.
]]> Building a strong web presence together tag:webresources.mst.edu,2011://441.48754 2011-02-16T20:28:16Z 2011-02-24T22:37:57Z Thank you Thank you for working with us to improve Missouri S&T's academic web presence! The changes being made to the academic websites will improve the experience for both the content author and our web audiences. Why create the Web... S&T Electronic Marketing Communication https://blog.mst.edu/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=441&id=1563 Thank you

Thank you for working with us to improve Missouri S&T's academic web presence! The changes being made to the academic websites will improve the experience for both the content author and our web audiences.

Why create the Web resources blog?

This new Web resources blog will serve as a tool for gathering input from you (the academic content authors) and for communicating project information to you from us (the Electronic Marketing Communications team).

During the next few months we will ...

Gather input:
Feel free to leave questions and concerns in the form of a comment on any Web resources blog post. This information will help drive the direction of the project.

Communicate development progress:
You can check back frequently for updates on the progress of the project by visiting the blog. After we collect your input, we will post about our progress and plans.

Share successes:
Once we begin completing the transformation of several academic sites we will share experiences and examples of project success. This may include a link to the latest completed site or input from our audiences.

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