1. Improving Your County CMS Topics & Events Pages Jeanne Wiebke Extension Information Technology November 30, 2006

2. Topics Page Tips Be sure to cross-post news articles into topics areas. Can leave news in topics areas longer than on the homepage Change branding images as needed Check for staff and events on the topics pages Consistent look and feel between topics pages

3. Topics Page – Resources Area Fonts, alignment and text size should be consistent. (check font size) Do not use colored backgrounds for text Check links monthly (if possible) Break up into sections Do not use URL’s – link text Good examples –Allamakee County (Crops page) –Carroll County (topics pages)

4. Events Enter events out as far as you know about them Be sure to add a short description for most events Page through events page on web site to check for any incorrect dates.

5. More Information CMS handouts located at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/Comp/Training/Web_Design