Web Resources
dotCMS Documentation: "dotEvergreen"
Getting started
dotCMS is our Content Management System used to create, maintain and organize the main UA website.
- What is dotCMS - and how to get access
- Logging In/Logging Out and using the menu
- Using the Site Browser
- Terminology
Content
Content in dotCMS is component of a webpage that can be created, edited, moved to multiple pages and is stored in a large database for future use.
- Content overview
- Content versions
- Searching for Content
- Editing Content on a page
- Edit an Image
- Content palette
- Shared Content Check
Pages
A webpage is a collection of content items organized by a template.
- Creating a new Page
- Editing a Page
- Copy URL
- Bookmarks
Files
Files are stand-alone items added to a site that can be displayed on pages (images) or linked to for viewing/download (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.)
Bios
A bio is a custom type of content used to create and organize biographical information on members of the UA community.
RSS Feeds from Handshake
The RSS feeds Handshake widget takes an RSS feed produced by the Handshake application and reformats it to be presented on our website. Before the widget can work, a RSS feed has to be already configured on the Handshake website here.
Advanced
- New - Advanced Properties | SEO Information
- WYSIWYG templates
- Restoring a page or content versions
- Swapping Templates
- Our test/DEV instance: https://dev.uakron.edu or https://dev.uakron.edu/c
Note: The Apple Safari browser is not support for dotCMS editing. Please use an alternate browser - like Firefox or Chrome - to access the editor.
MailAll - Bulk Emailed Newsletters
MailAll is our application for bulk emails to members of the campus community - including the Email Digest, Zipmail and the International Newsletter. Authorized users can create Articles, add them to Editions, and send out emails via the listserv - with unique customizations for each Publication.
- To get started, contact the web-team@lists.uakron.edu. We'll create a new Publication and a Listserv - and provide access and training to you and your team.
- Already using MailAll? Refer to the documentation if you have questions - or reach out to the Web Team for help.
Additional Resources
Link tools:
- What makes a good link/URL?
- Safelinks converter for links sent via Outlook
- Acquia Optimize: (formerly Monsido) Broken link and accessibility-checker
Google Analytics: Offers stats on visits to our site
- dotCMS.com
- SEO (Search Engine Optimization) guide
- Information Architecture (from Wikipedia)
- IA Resources
- Semantic Markup
- Writing for the Web (from dotMarketing)
Sitemaps:
See also: The rest of the internet
Using Forms
The UA Web Team has use a custom-built tool to collect data in forms - but are moving towards Microsoft Forms as a replacement. If you already have a form set up, you can use the Forms PROcessor notes to access your data. If you need a new form, contact the Web Team at web-team@lists.uakron.edu for help in getting started with MS Forms.