This includes...
- An improved, consistently branded, web experience across gatech.edu for end users
- A more streamlined web management environment for technical and non-technical site managers
- Minimize risk by addressing issues caused by decentralization of website management: cybersecurity, content, lack of accessibility compliance, etc.
To achieve these goals we need to…
- Build a centrally-provided tool set that meets the needs of the majority of the Institute’s stakeholders, regardless of capabilities.
- Outline and execute on a migration plan to centralize hosting, content management systems, and design approach across individual Institute sites.
Workstreams
Efforts are underway across multiple areas to enhance Georgia Tech’s digital presence.
Web Content and Governance
Building on the Institute Online Resource policy, this workstream focuses on:
- Assessing and addressing gaps in the full site inventory.
- Executing a comprehensive cleanup effort, starting with non-centrally hosted websites.
- Providing guidance and direction for content optimization to individual site owners.
- Evolving policies to safeguard and align the Institute’s web presence for the long term.
Technical Foundation
This workstream is dedicated to building a robust technical foundation, including:
- Conducting a full discovery and analysis of the current technical environment supporting the web.
- Defining the direction for hosting platforms and CMS tools suitable for both technical and non-technical site managers.
- Implementing updates to hosting platforms and CMS, supported by an Institute-wide migration strategy.
User Experience
This effort focuses on improving the end-user experience:
- End user experience assessment and report delivery.
- Improved, comprehensive digital design direction.
- Built out component library based on digital design.
- Incorporate component library elements into final CMS.
These efforts will support each workstream throughout the project:
- Change management and org readiness
- Governance
- Migration strategy, guidance, and execution
Web Content Lifecycle and Timeline
Explore the key strategies for managing web content effectively and view the proposed timeline for creating a more cohesive, secure, and accessible digital presence at Georgia Tech.
Web Content Lifecycle
Learn how effective content lifecycle management enhances user experience, improves SEO, builds credibility, and strengthens efficiency and security for Georgia Tech's web presence.
Proposed Timeline
Review the timeline for Georgia Tech’s web improvement project, highlighting key milestones and goals that will transform and centralize Georgia Tech's web presence.
Best Practices
Review our Web Content Management Best Practices page for tips on redirecting, deleting, and enhancing web content to keep our site accessible, reliable, and current.
Compliance Guidelines
While this work is being undertaken primarily within Institute Communications and OIT, we encourage individuals to complete the following audits to ensure a seamless unified transition.
Website Assessment:
- Evaluate existing websites to identify those that are redundant or no longer needed, and delete or archive them appropriately. Web Content Lifecycle Decision Tree
Need to Archive Your Site?
- As part of the online content lifecycle, we understand that there are times when your content may need to be archived for various purposes, including retention policies. Follow the link below for instructions on how to properly archive your online content.
Review Content:
- Identify content on your websites that is outdated or no longer relevant to your audiences, and take appropriate action to update, delete, or archive it. Web Content Lifecycle Decision Tree
Improve Content & Structure:
- Use this opportunity to evaluate and improve the overall content and structure of your website(s).