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We have all heard the term metadata, but what is it – and, more importantly, why do web editors need to care? Read on to get the lowdown.
Metadata is data used to describe information and content that you present on your asset. Metadata is vital in making your page (and other assets) accessible and findable via search engines.
Have you come across a staff list page on your site and wondered to yourself “why can’t I edit this?”
In this article we explain why you don’t have access to staff lists. We give you a bit of background about how they’re edited and what processes to follow if they need to be changed.
Headings are much more than a big bold title. They provide structure and identify topics and subsections of your page. Headings help users skim over content to find what they are looking for.
Web analytics defines the collection and analysis of user data from a website.
From when a user lands on a website, data and user activity is being collected. Understanding the basics of analytics provides insights into how a website is performing.
We’ve all had that moment where we think we’ve found the page we’re looking for, only to discover it is a broken link. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? As a website editor, you should always be on the lookout for broken links on your site as they are bad for your user, your SEO and your overall site reputation.
Webforms are a common feature on websites.
They help the user complete an action, and organisations and businesses respond to this action.
We’ve all seen these forms online:
These forms collect data provided by a user, which is then processed by a server and sent to the form owner.
An accordion is a simple way to display content rich information. Accordions are an easy way of presenting content that doesn’t fit into a list item and can help reduce information overload and page length.
Our content management system (CMS) is Squiz Matrix. It’s a unified platform used to develop, present and manage data on La Trobe’s website. This cloud-based platform helps us present and organise content that is responsive, searchable and engaging.
When editing in the CMS, the ‘Content’ screen is where you will spend the most time editing your page. Just like a normal word document there are various tools available to help you edit your content.
Have you ever noticed when you type a URL in the address bar it takes you to a different URL? What you experienced is a redirect.
A redirect diverts traffic from one URL to a different URL. This ensures links and assets remain available when something is changed. When a redirect is live it will automatically move from the requested URL to the new URL.
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