Maintaining Design Integrity in a CMS with Smart Implementation Techniques
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Maintaining Design Integrity in a CMS Smart Implementation Techniques (10/2/2010 @1:30pm) Patrick Renner, Engage
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Handing off a website to content managers can often be scary for website developers. The users of content management systems are notorious for killing elegant designs. This presentation will review a number of techniques available in DotNetNuke to keep your website looking good while still distributing content management responsibilities. Topics for this presentation include: creating end-user style sheets, locking down the rich text editor, skin and container development techniques to prescribe design, and the importance of training your customers on the basics of web site management.
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Maintaining Design Integrity in a CMSSmart Implementation Techniques (10/2/2010 @1:30pm)
Patrick Renner, Engage
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Patrick RennerProject Manager @ EngageBook Author
A Practical Approach to DNNTopics: content strategy | designing content management and not just installing a system | extensibility isn’t just features | approach and practical implementation | avoiding features glut
Design Complexity / FlexibilityTopics: a balancing act | designs aren’t limited by a CMS | everything isn’t managed content
Content GardeningTopics: trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, fresh-cut flowers | how much TLC does each require?
Content as Task (not a feature)Topics: evaluating pane layouts | approach content as a task and the install in ways to alleviate this burden
Be PrescriptiveTopics: Provide legends throughout your pages | provide content templates | name modules for what they should do
Cut the ClutterTopics: modules list | usability settings | clearing out the Rich Text Editor’s Toolbar
WYSIWYGTopics: Providing code snippets and a tailored set of paragraph blocks
Meaningful OrganizationTopics: Naming conventions for the file system | Name of your panes meaningfully
Writing for the WebTopics: Training and handoff |
Contributors need Tour GuidesTopics: Provide a style guide
SkinningTopics: Default panes, administrative menus
Ego Trip
Patrick RennerProject Manager @ EngageBook Author
