Website Rollout Process
Outlined below is a typical roll-out process for sites using WebCMS:
Pre-content creation step
- Apply for a website (PDF). You will be contacted within 10 business days
- Web Services Unit works with site owner to develop initial information architecture. User accounts with appropriate level of access controls are created
- The new Web site is "handed off" to the site owner
Content Creation
- Site owner adds site content
- Site owner informs Web Services Unit that the site is ready to go live
Post-content creation steps
- Web Services Unit performs an initial website audit that includes testing for usability and accessibility.
- Feedback is provided on any issues to be resolved before proceeding to next steps
- Web Services Unit works with site owner to determine target launch date
- Site owner performs any necessary internal communication about URL and site changes
- Website goes live
- Old website is archived and taken off-line (if appropriate)
- URL redirections from old site to new site are set up (if needed)
- Website is added to the A-Z index (if required)
- Links in top level pages are updated (if required)
- Links in the links gallery are updated (if required)
- Website is cross-referenced from other top level pages (if appropriate)
- Search engine indexes new website
- Site owner continues to maintain website.
- Web Services Unit continues to provide assistance
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