Content Management System

Conversion Process

When it is time for a Web site to be converted, the following occurs:

• The web developer meets with the web author (and supervisor if needed) to discuss needs, wants, and next steps.
• The web author preps content for conversion. (Visit the "Author Tips" page.)
• The web developer prepares a mock-up and shares with the customer for approval.
• The web developer codes the template to be used throughout the new CMS site.
  • Templates always include: page ID, left side menu, and contact info.
  • Templates also may include header photo(s), quick links, and buttons.
  • Check out the CMS design elements by clicking on the screen shot below.
• The web developer populates preliminary content for authors (in order to build the menu).
• The web developer sets author permissions and meets with author(s) to train on the new system.
• The web author populates remaining content in a development/test environment.
  • CMS site will not be “live” while content is being copied
  • FrontPage/Expression site will remain “live” until final step
• Once ALL content is moved from the FrontPage/Expression server to the CMS server, the CMS website will be activated.
• The FrontPage/Expression website is purged/archived and author permissions deactivated.

Last updated: 05/01/12