1. OUCampus Content Editor Training
MVCC Marketing and Communications

2. Why did we switch? Our current system was launched in 2009
Needs new/more robust features
Improvements on accessibility
Searchability
Sandbox environment
Need better ways to organize content and files (Page, Docs., Images)
Need better end user experience
More engaging content

3. Why did we choose OUCampus?
We reviewed at least 6 companies before we chose OmniUpdate (our new vendor)
We need better editing workflow
Decoupled system: staging and live servers
High level control over search results
Content Tagging
Built-in accessibility tools
More user friendly
Better editing experience
Better quality control - content approval
Understanding audiences
More customizable/ Granular admin control

4. Major New Features on OUCampus
Content approval
Publish scheduler
Version control
Stale reminder
Assets/Snippets/Components
Form builder
Dependency tag
New Emergency Notification System
Built-in accessibility/broken link checker
New Online Course Catalog
New Faculty/staff directory
Built-in on page analytics
Many more!
Image resizing
New file system
Batch File upload

5. Design Objectives We design the web content for students
Streamlining our web content
Flat section organization structure
New file organization
Expected website launch date

7. Workflow

8. Editor Login To access the beta site, go to http://dev.mvcc.edu/_uat
Scroll to the button of the page
Click “Last Updated XX/XX/20XX” Link
Your Username: (Your MVCC Alias)
Your Password: (Same as MVCC Outlook)

9. Dashboard See what you’re working on Recent Edits you people made
Message from the admins
To see your section/files, Click “Content” on the top blue Bar > Page

10. Content Check-in/out
3 different Status: Checked in, Checked out, Locked
Prevent other users from editing page you’re currently working on
Check in to access/edit your page
Check out once you complete editing the page

11. Editing Experience What you see is what you get Format your text
Save your changes before exiting!
More editing options to come (soon)

12. Hyperlinking-how dependency tag works
It’s for internal links
Moving files is easy and hassle free!
Dependency tag starts with {{f:

13. Publishing Publish a page to make it go live
Page will be pushed to Production Server
Page will be checked out automatically once published
Editor > Submit for Approval
Schedule your page to go live on a specific date

14. Version Control Tracks how the page was edited (and by whom and when)
Allows you to compare the iteration against Live
Allows you to revert back to the previous version

15. Creating a new page Click + NEW under content directory
Choose a template

16. Choosing a Template Currently there are 2 page templates
Fill in the settings carefully

17. Images Upload your new image to “images” folder within your section
For an image that needs resizing (larger than 1200pixel width), click the source icon under “Insert/Edit Image”, locate your “images” folder, click arrow icon next to Upload button, and choose “Upload and Edit”
Verify the file path at which the image is being uploaded!

18. Files
If you have a many pdf files, create a new folder called “pdf” first
Name your files in a consistent manner

19. Sections vs. Folders Sections are for webpages
When a new section is created, 3 new files are added by default
Index.pcf is default home page for the section
nav.inc is where the side navigation lives
Ignore _props.pcf

20. Side Navigation
When a new page is created, you have an option to add the link to the navigation
nav.inc has to be republished before you see the change

21. Side Navigation with Nested Items
You can nest links inside a heading on the navigation, but you need to plan ahead
To do that, you will have to create a new section within your section
PS: If you move your files, the side navigation will not be updated automatically. You must edit nav.inc to update the navigation list

22. Writing style Break down your content in chunk
Structure your text content with headings
Use of outlines
Hyperlinking existing content
Don’t use CLICK HERE for links. Specify the title of the target page instead

23. Next Steps? Where do we go from here? Migration
Back up/archive all files and documents in your sections on the current website
Review your content - make last minute changes before migration
Delete file(s) you do not wish to move over
Work on your new interior pages
Check on all hyperlinks in your section on the new web site

24. Learning resources/help
LMS.omniupdate.com Need to sign up
OU documentation - Click “Help” on Dashboard
Video modules – to follow
Advanced Content Training – Coming up!

25. Thank you for attending
Any Questions?